Mount Palomar
Located on 315 beautiful acres of land in Temecula Wine Country. Opened in 1969 and produced award-winning wines for 50 years. Mt Palomar offers breathtaking views of the valley. You and your guests will enjoy the large outdoor patio and wine-tasting cave as well as beautiful photos. *This is one of our partnering Temecula wineries. Click to visit.
Oak Mountain:
Another beautiful stop with this little boutique winery may be small, but it packs a punch with things to see and taste. One of the only wineries with its own distillery, Oak Mountain is located on 9 acres of rolling hills and mountain views. Oak Mountain is known for its cave tasting room and restaurant. Guests will enjoy a seated lunch and tasting at this beautiful winery before heading out for photos. *This is one of our partnering wineries. Your itinerary may include a different option. 1.5 hour • Admission Ticket & Lunch Included. Click to visit.
Robert Renzoni:
Guests will enjoy an authentic Italian wine-tasting experience. Located in the breathtaking “Valle de los Caballos” on DE Portola Road in the Temecula Valley, where gentle breezes and stunning views combine with a wine-tasting experience, you will surely enjoy. The Renzoni ancestors have been creating wines for over 100 years along Italy’s northern coast and continue this family tradition to this day, creating the finest wines for your enjoyment.
Callaway:
Established in 1969 as the first commercial winery in the Temecula Valley, Callaway Vineyard & Winery grows several different varietals. The winery property now has 20 acres of Estate vineyards planted and an additional 200 acres of property at the corner of De Portola Road and Monte de Oro. And the result – fruit-forward wines that are food-friendly and the perfect complement to today’s eclectic lifestyles. Wines made to be enjoyed. From our vineyards to your table. Fifty years in the making. Passion. Quality. Excellence. The Legacy continues.
Altismia:
One of the more modern wineries in Temecula Valley. A passion project of 8 Temecula families coming together to embrace and honor the Spanish roots of the region. Offer unique Spanish wine and gourmet dishes from Gaspar’s restaurant located in the winery. Guests will surely fall in love with this winery perched on top of a hill with fresh breezes and breathtaking views of the De Portola wine trail.
Somerset:
A beautiful winery with 13 acres is one of the first wineries you will come to on the De Portola trail. During a tour of the facility, you’ll have the opportunity to taste wine straight from fermentation tanks or barrels and learn about the unique style of Amphora wine this winery produces.
Peltzer:
Welcome to Peltzer farm & winery. Their 25 acres of vineyards and homestead are on the wine country path of the Calle Contento trail in the Temecula Valley. Peltzer offers a quaint farm atmosphere and an industrial-chic winery with a vintage feel. We invite you to break away from the mainstream for the day and see why Peltzer rules the roost.
Lorimar:
Opened in 2012, Lawrie and Mark, along with hundreds of local residents and guests, celebrated the grand opening of Lorimar Winery, a Tuscan-style winery in the heart of the Temecula Valley. Featuring breathtaking views of Mount Palomar and the Santa Ana Mountains, Lorimar is the perfect picturesque setting to enjoy live music, local artwork, gourmet food, and award-winning wine. Lorimar Winery has a distinct personality that is built around the perfect combination of wine and music.
Fazeli:
Nestled in the picturesque rolling hills of the De Portola Wine Trail – the famed ‘Wine Row” of Southern California’s spectacular Temecula Valley wine country – Fazeli Cellars is a state-of-the-art winery offering a combination of stunning architecture, breathtaking scenic beauty, and a fine selection of boutique wines. Since its first vintage in 2006, Fazeli Cellars has now more than 20 varietals of boutique wines from Cabernet Sauvignon to Sauvignon Blanc, Petite Sirah to Mourvedre, and Viognier to Chardonnay that have earned numerous prestigious awards.
Akash:
Opened in 2019 and working alongside renowned winemaker Renato Sais, the Patels craft unique and familiar wines. Two distinct labels, one sourced from their meticulously farmed estate vineyards and the other from neighboring vines, offer something for every palate. Contemporary, eye-catching labels signify that theirs is not a winery stuck in the dark ages. Rather, it is a vibrant, living dream that continues to grow and evolve over time.
Wiens:
Of all the Temecula wineries, Wines is known for its quality “Big Reds” & “Crisp Whites” Temecula wineries. They are the winery to visit for those looking for handcrafted Temecula wines. They aim to make the highest quality wine and provide it at a reasonable price. The winery seal contains the words Quality, Family, and Integrity. They stand firmly by those three words as their guiding principles.
Monte De Oro:
Monte De Oro’s wine selection reflects the interests of Monte De Oro’s family owners, whose goal it is to produce the best possible wine from grapes grown in Temecula Valley. Monte De Oro’s wines are crafted in a style to showcase the true varietal character of each grape variety, balanced with the fruit-forward territory of Temecula Valley and subtle influences from extended barrel aging in French, European, and American oak barrels.
Avensol:
Avensole combines “Aventura,” Italian for adventure, and “sole” meaning one of a kind. The property offers a new, updated tasting room, restaurant and wedding venue centered around a tranquil pond and manicured pathways. The vision was to create a welcoming, modern winery that offers award-winning wines, where guests can enjoy ever-evolving culinary flair at the hilltop restaurant and celebrate their special day at one of the most picturesque spots in the valley.
Chapin Winery:
Chapin Family Vineyards offer 100% estate-grown wines on 11 acres with varieties such as Viognier, Aglianico Montepulciano, and more. Their first finished wine was released in 2007. The journey continues today with about fifteen wines sold in their tasting room. Steve wants new and experienced wine aficionados to visit this small winery and experience the stylistic wines their family has come to be known for.
Doffo winery:
The passion within every bottle of Doffo wine originates from their Italian ancestors who immigrated to Argentina in the early 1900s. The mission statement on the back of their bottles says: “Family unity is our priority, nurturing the soils of our vineyards is our legacy, and handcrafting exceptional wines is our passion.” Guests are sure to love this little hidden gem, and enjoy the rich flavors that impart each and every wine produced here at Doffo.
Vitagliano Winery:
Guests will take in the stunning views and enjoy a variety of Super Tuscan-style wines produced in California. Beautifully handcrafted wines that were made to be paired with Italian Cuisine
Thornton Winery:
The winery combines old-world style with new-world taste to create award-winning and premium varietal wines. showcasing bubbling champagne whites and reds as well as chocolate-infused wines.
Surprise Stops:
Hidden gems that are exclusive to Little Bus Tours and Taste n Temecula only.
We are always adding new wineries, so you may have a winery on your tour that is not yet listed as one of our current stops.
BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES
Aftershock Brewing Company – Temecula
Aftershock Brewing Company is a small production brewery with a diverse selection of high-quality ales at any given time. Aftershock has expanded rapidly in the past year and will move into a new larger location in the next few months!
Electric Brewing Company – Murrieta
Electric Brewing Company in Murrieta has quickly become one of the most respected breweries in the Temecula Valley. They make a wide range of great hand-crafted ales. You can expect over 10 beers on tap at any given time. They are also collaborating with several breweries in the area.
Ironfire Brewing Company – Temecula
Ironfire Brewing Company “Ales for Outlaws” is well known in the Temecula Valley for its unique, outside-the-box, West Coast style ales. You can find Ironfire beers on tap at many restaurants and bars all over Southern California. Ironfire currently has 10-12 high-quality ales on tap at any given time, including many exclusive small-batch specialty ales that are only available at the brewery!
Refuge Brewery – Temecula
Refuge Brewery in Temecula is a Belgian-style brewery. The brewery was built around the tasting room, putting you in the middle! The refuge features high-quality Belgian ales and several non-Belgian style selections. Refuge Brewery also has a special “reserves” tap section comprising barrel-aged beers. You can expect at least 12-15 beers on tap anytime!
Relentless Brewing Company – Temecula
Relentless Brewing Company has a unique spin on craft beer featuring a lot of outside-the-box types of ales. If you are into Sour Ales and beers that are crafted for the hardcore craft beer fanatic, this would be a great choice!
Inland Warf – Murrieta
Inland Warf offers time-honored brewing and serving methods followed by Inland Wharf Brewing Co., ensuring the proper development of exceptional appearance, aroma, and flavors in our Ales.
Solaris Brewery – Murrieta
Solaris is the new kid on the block and offers Traditional styles & unique, thought-provoking blended beers.
