April Winery Events
Spring has sprung and our local wineries are throwing plenty of fun April events to celebrate! So stop by your favorite winery to taste some great newly released wine, listen to music, learn a new craft and socialize with your fellow wine enthusiasts.
Avensole Winery
Easter Celebration at Avensole Restaurant / March 31 and April 1 / 11:00-6:00pm / An enticing prix-fixe three course menu (in addition to our regular menu) available Easter weekend! Courses starting with a choice of our beautiful Celebration Salad or luscious Loaded Baked Potato soup, followed by an herb crusted Rack of Lamb with Avensole Heritage wine reduction, and finish with the ultimate Chocolate Bread Pudding for dessert / Cost: $65 per person; Reservations recommended by phone 951.252.2003 x 301 or online at http://avensolewinery.com/restaurant
Hosted Tour & Wine Tasting /Available on Sunday of each the month / 2pm-3:30pm / For every adventure, there is discovery, for every unique place, there is a story. Take a guided journey through our lush vineyards and experience our rich heritage and handcrafted Avensole wines / Cost. $35 / Reservations required. Please call 951.252.2003 x312 to reserve.
Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting / Available on Friday of each month / 12pm / For the ultimate Wine Country experience, delight in an educational tour through our picturesque vineyard vistas and conclude this tour with a culinary treat of artisanal wine pairings featuring 7 Avensole wines / Cost: $75 / Reservations required online at link: http://www.avensolewinery.com/res-369934
Baily Winery
Estate Library Tasting / Every Thursday-Sunday / Available 11am-4pm / Enjoy exclusive library tasting of 5 different vintages (varietal will vary monthly). Tasting will take place at Baily Estate Tasting Room located on Pauba Road / Tours are available upon request / For reservations and pricing information please call Lisa at 951-972-9768.
Dog Easter Egg Hunt / April 1 / 1:00pm / 4th Annual event at Carol’s Restaurant; all dogs must be on leashes. Plastic eggs are filled with turkey hot dogs. Owners are responsible to make sure dogs do not eat plastic eggs. Carol’s Restaurant is open for lunch from 11:30am to 3:00pm with regular menu plus Easter Specials! Live music on the patio / Reservations strongly suggested / Call today 951.676.9243.
Callaway Vineyard & Winery
Prix Fixe Friday & Sunday at Meritage / 5pm to 8pm / For $35 guests may enjoy a starter, an entrée and a dessert / Live Music offered on Friday nights / Reservation is not necessary. For menu information call 951.587.8889
Brunch Specials every Sunday at Meritage / 11am / Cost is $25 / Includes a mimosa with fresh squeezed orange juice, entrée and dessert. All food from Meritage is farm-to-table, either grown on property in restaurant garden or locally outsourced.
Callaway Winery Tours offered daily / 11am and 1pm / Tour only, $10 per person. Tour with tasting, $25 – tour includes 1 tank sample, 1-barrel sample and 4 additional tastes at the Tasting Bar / Reservations not necessary, but for 10 or more highly recommended / For more information call 951.676.4001
Carter Estate Winery and Resort
Elegant Food & Wine Pairing / $45pp; $40pp Wine Club Member or Military / Available Mid-week 1pm and 3pm; Weekends 1pm and 3pm Reserve your place for an indulgent wine and food pairing designed to tantalize the senses. Guests enjoy five specially-selected Carter Estate Winery wines paired perfectly with a variety of cured meats, artisan cheeses and accompanied with season accoutrements. Each pairing last approximately 90 minutes and is limited to just eight participants to allow for one-on-one interaction / For reservations call today: 844.851.2138
Europa Village
Easter Lunch / April 1 / 12pm – 3pm /Join us Easter Sunday for a delicious Lunch by Chef Dean, Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny, Face Painting, a kids Jolly Jumper and live music by Jimmy Patton! Adult Tickets: $54.99 / Société $49.49 Children Tickets: $17 / Société $15.30 / For Reservations and information please visit www.europavillage.com or call 888.383.8767
Festa with Crimson Crow / April 6 / 5:30pm – 8:30pm / “Enjoy wine, food and live music by Crimson Crow, benefiting Project T.O.U.C.H.! / Tickets: FREE Admission / Food Tickets: $18 / For Reservations and information please visit www.europavillage.com or call 888.383.8767
Spanish Cooking Class / April 14 / 12:00pm / Tickets: $58; Société $52.20 / Chef Dean is breaking out the paella pans and making his house made Sangria Royale! Let Executive Chef & Certified Culinary Educator Dean Thomas take your cooking to the next level at his professional cooking class – “Valencia Region of Spain” / For Reservations and information please visit www.europavillage.com or call 888.383.8767
Spanish Wine Education Class / April 22 / 12pm – 1:30pm / Tickets: $35; Société $31.50 / Let Europa’s Sommelier, Dr. Doug Garman take you on a journey through Spain, sampling Europa’s Bolero Cellars Spanish wines, and savor samples of fine food pairings prepared by Executive Chef Dean Thomas For Reservations and information please visit www.europavillage.com or call 888.383.8767
Danza del Sol Winery
Laugh Lounge / April 6 / 7:30pm / Savor some tasty bites, served from 6:00 -7:15 pm by Southfork Catering, and then sit back and enjoy the show with the first act taking the stage at 7:30pm Featuring Martin Atrushi with Mark Christopher Lawrence and Opening Act Brian Apprille / TICKETS $32 for members/$38 for guests / RSVP (951) 302-6363 X26 or k.hefley@danzadelsolwinery.com
Falkner Winery
Easter Champagne Brunch in the Pinnacle Restaurant / April 1 / 10:00-3:00pm / $59.95+/person (Wine Club $54.95+/person) Children (3-10) $26.00+/child (Wine Club $21.00+/child) / For full menu please visit www.falknerwinery.com / Entertainment provided by Harmony Road Duo? Reservations required 951-676-8231 option 4
Sip N Paint Class “Tuscan View / April 18/ 6:00-8:00pm / $35 per person / Includes all materials. Wine available for purchase by glass or bottle. Members receive applicable discounts. Reservations are required online @ Artfusionbdk.myshopify.com
Wine Appreciation Class / April 21 / 10:00-12:30pm / Designated for all levels of wine knowledge; $45/person /$40 Connoisseur/ $20 VIP; $70/person with lunch option / RSVP required 951-676-8231 x. 109 or wineclub@falknerwinery.com
FUNday SUNday in the Yard Garden / Every Sunday / 12:00-3:00pm / Lawn Game competition (starting at 1pm), Giant Jenga, Wine Pong, Cornhole and other limited lawn games available / BBQ to order, Sangria, Signature Drinks, Beer available for purchase
Fazeli Cellars
Library Wine Dinner / April 7 / 6:30 – 10:00 pm /Enjoy a 4-course meal paired with exclusive library wine / Doors open at 6:30 with a champagne greeting and live music / $140 Non-Member; $115 Members / *Limited Seating / Purchase tickets here: http://shop.fazelicellars.com/res-390371/Library-Wine-Dinner-4718.html
Gershon Bachus Vintners
Headbanger’s Ball / April 12 / 7:00-10:00pm / Fundraiser for Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center hosted by Mark Davies of Sterling Productions. Featuring Hell’s Kitchen Chefs demonstration and Pot luck judging. DJ extravaganza by Sterling Productions and guest DJ’s, Live performances by Brian Stodart & Ginger Sherling and much more / Bring an appetizer to be judged by Manda Palomino & Anthony Rodriguez from Hell’s Kitchen / 100% of your entrance fee of $20.00 OR MORE goes to Michelle’s Place. First glass of wine courtesy of Mark Davies and Jacque Davies Reality Rally Team. Gershon Bachus Vintners wine by the glass or by the bottle available for purchase thereafter. 10% of all sales will be donated to Michelle’s Place / For RSVP please contact mark@sterlingdj.com
Maurice Car’rie Winery
Arts & Craft Fair / Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11a-5p / Maurice Car’rie Winery offers a charming arts and crafts fair every Friday – Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5 PM. Located on the front picnic grounds at the beautiful Maurice Car’rie Winery are craft vendors with wares that are handmade such as jewelry, paintings, and ceramics along with fun items like great handbags and designer-style sunglasses Open to the public, free admission
Mount Palomar Winery
Paint Nite / April 8 / 1:00pm- 4:00pm / Raise your glass to a NEW kind of night out! Paint Nite® invites you to create art over a glass of wine at a Mount Palomar Winery, guided by a professional artist and party host. Grab your friends and spend two hours drinking, laughing, and flexing your creative muscles. There’s no experience necessary and we’ll provide all the supplies, so you don’t have to worry about a thing (except having a great time!). Use the coupon code CREATE30 to save $15! / Tickets $45 / https://www.paintnite.com/venues/mt-palomar-winery-133232
Wine Country Wienerfest / April 15 / 11:00am – 4:00pm / Admission is free /The Temecula Valley Dachshund club proudly presents the 9th Annual Wine Country Wiener Fest! Enjoy family friendly games, raffles & door prizes, and the annual “Dexter’s Derby” Dachshund races while supporting local Dachshund rescues. Spaces are still available for the vendors and the races, be sure to sign up before they sell out! / More at http://www.wienerfest.info
Murder Mystery Dinner – “An Award to Die For” / April 28 / Doors open at 5. Show starts at 6 / Price: $120++ / The Dainty Dames are hosting another intriguing murder mystery event live at Mount Palomar Winery! This interactive event live show gives you the chance to enjoy a three-course meal and a glass of sparkling wine while hunting for a killer and solving a mystery. Previous shows by the Dainty Dames at Mount Palomar have sold out, so don’t wait to get your tickets! For reservations, please visit http://www.mountpalomarwinery.com/Mystery
Peltzer Winery
Donut Bar Pop-up / April 8 / 10am to 6pm / Peltzer winery is partnering with the Donut Bar in San Diego, they will be doing a pop-up shop here on property. Early bird tickets get you a mimosa and a first run choice at all the amazing donuts they make. For early bird tickets please go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/165424147593015 Tickets $15
Ponte Winery
Easter Sunday at The Restaurant at Ponte / April 1 / 11:00am-5:00pm / Join us at The Restaurant at Ponte on Easter Sunday for a meal with family and friends. Enjoy dining al fresco from The Restaurant’s standard menu, as well as from a selection of Chef prepared Easter Specials. Reservations recommended: 951-252-1770 / Cost: Menu Items $8 & Up | For reservations and to view menu please visit: https://www.pontewinery.com/restaurant
Easter Brunch Buffet at Bouquet Restaurant / April 1 / 10:00am – 3:30pm /Gather with family and friends at Bouquet Restaurant at Ponte Vineyard Inn for an Easter Brunch Buffet! Dine from an extensive offering of savory breakfast and brunch items, as well as a selection decadent pastries and desserts / Cost: $59 per Guest, $19 per Guest 12 & Under | For reservations please visit: https://www.pontevineyardinn.com/dining-bar/bouquet-restaurant/
Live Music at The Restaurant at Ponte / 5:30-8:30pm / Live music every Friday and Saturday night. Enjoy a gourmet meal and stunning views while listening to a variety of talented local musicians. Reservations recommended: 951-252-1770. For a schedule of performers, please visit www.pontewinery.com
Happy Hour in The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn / Every Monday-Thursday / 4pm-6pm Free to attend / Head to Temecula Wine Country’s only cocktail bar, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn, for happy hour specials on craft beer, flatbreads, Ponte wine on tap and more! Menu items $6 and up / For more information please visit www.pontevineyardinn.com
Brunch at Bouquet Restaurant / Every Saturday & Sunday / 7:30am-3:00pm / Offering indoor & outdoor seating options, Bouquet is the perfect spot to gather for a gourmet brunch. Enjoy a relaxing ambiance with stunning fountain courtyard, pond & vineyards views / To view menu and for reservations please visit www.pontevineyardinn.com.
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
Behind the Scenes Wine Tours / Tours are held daily at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3PM, Monday through Sunday/ $45pp; $40pp Wine Club Member or Military / Learn more about our spectacular Southern California Temecula winery with a behind-the-scenes wine tour, from vineyards to crush pad. Each tour concludes with 5 wines paired with an individual plate of specially prepared lite-bite foods, designed to enhance your wine knowledge and experience / Reservation Information: Call 866-994-6379 Ext. 7217 to reserve your spot today / Due to the limited sizes of each tour, reservations are required with prepayment, and are non-refundable. Guests must be over 21 years of age to attend. Reklama: Provitra stiklo pertvaros, sulankstomos stiklinės durys, turėklai, laiptai, grindys ir terasų stiklinimas www.beremisstiklas.lt
Thornton Winery
Easter Sunday Brunch / April 1 / 10:30am – 5:00pm / The Easter Bunny will be here, Face Painting and Live Music from 11:00am – 4:00pm / Adults $64.95, plus tax & gratuity, Children (6 -12 years) $19.95, plus tax & gratuity, Children 5 Under…FREE / Reservations are required please call (951) 699-0099
B.I.G. Soul, R&B, Jazz Music / April 6 / 6:00pm – 9:00pm / $10.00 Gen. Admission / Order tickets on our web site, www.thorntonwine.com or stop by the winery prior to concert and purchase in our Gift Shop or at Café Champagne / Reservations are required for a Table / Please call (951) 699-0099 * Must order dinner to reserve a table!
The Killer Dueling Pianos / April 27 / 7:30pm – 10:00pm / $10.00 Gen. Admission / Enjoy our Friday Night Live Music / Reservation and ticket sales at www.thorntonwine.com or stop by the winery prior to concert and purchase in our Gift Shop or at Café Champagne / Reservations are required for a Table / Please call (951) 699-0099 * Must order dinner to reserve a table!
Wilson Creek Winery
Easter Brunch / Sunday. April 1st / 10am-3pm / Brunch only: $55.95 / $50.95 (Wine Club). With Bubbly: $65.95 / $59.95 (Wine Club). Kids: $16.95 / $15.29 (Wine Club) / Our Bubble Brunch on Easter is always hoppin’! Hurry and make your reservation for a lovely brunch with your family, amazing food stations, sparkling wine, bloody mary’s, the Easter bunny, and a petting zoo! / Reservations can be made at www.wilsoncreekwinery.com or call 951.699.9463 for additional information.
Upper Room Wine Pairing Experience / Thursday-Sunday / 11-3:30pm / For a more exclusive and elevated wine tasting experience, join us on our second-floor overlooking the courtyard and vineyards in our Upper Room. Enjoy a guided tasting of our reserve wines paired with bites exclusively designed by our Executive Chef. Reservations required at http://www.wilsoncreekwinery.com/Reservations.aspx
Bubble Brunch Buffet / Every Sunday / $51.95, Buffet only: $41.95, Children: $16.95 / Enjoy all your breakfast favorites, omelet stations, waffle stations, seafood stations, carving stations and dessert stations with beautiful vineyard views / Buffet (+ unlimited sparkling). Now serving Bloody Mary’s! / Reservations can be made at www.wilsoncreekwinery.com or call 951.699.9463 for additional information.
De Portola Wine Trail
Big Red Fest / April 29 / 10am-5pm / Celebrate with the De Portola Wine Trail! Follow the trail and taste three red wines paired with gourmet food at 9 De Portola wineries and receive a logo glass! $59.99 early bird sale price (per person, plus tax) $69.99 after April 10th (per person, plus tax) Tickets & Information Online or Call deportolawinetrail.com 855.DWT.WINE
