Falkner Winery & The Pinnacle Restaurant

My fiancé and I have been looking for a winery to join as members, and we instantly fell in love with this one. The views are absolutely breathtaking — especially at sunset — and the ambiance is perfect with live music and delicious tacos. Jim was our host, and he truly made our experience exceptional. He was incredibly knowledgeable, provided amazing service, and even helped me discover my new favorite red wine. We loved it so much that we signed up as members on the spot. I’m already looking forward to our next visits

We absolutely loved capturing this wedding at Falkner Winery. As Salt & Sol Studios, we always look for venues that photograph beautifully and offer incredible support — and Falkner delivered in every way. The vineyard setting gave every moment a romantic glow, and the photos and film are breathtaking. The staff is wonderful, and Victoria made the entire day feel relaxed, joyful, and effortless. She’s one of those planners who truly cares, and it shows. We can’t wait to return and continue celebrating love at this amazing Temecula venue.

Jim was extremely helpful and so knowledgeable. He actually showed us some wines we thought we wouldn’t enjoy and we ended up taking them back on the plane with us. The deck was beautiful and the temp even in January was great. We became wine club members because the wines were so smooth and Jim was honestly so supportive in any questions we had. He told us things we didn’t even know we wanted to know. Would highly recommend Falkner Winery and Jim was 5 star for this experience. This winery was beautiful and the wine is lovely. So good.

We just had the most amazing wine tasting experience here with Jim! Jim has a slight accent from Denmark that is endearing but he was so attentive, informative and helpful. We've done ALOT of wine tasting but this was a rare experience of having such a knowledgeable person helping us. He knew so much about wines in general but especially Falkner wines and other vineyards in the area. Very impressive! I had no intention of joining their wine club but I did because he was so convincing and we are very glad we did.

Falkner Winery absolutely blew me away — not just for the stunning views and incredible wine, but for the phenomenal team that helped me pull off a once-in-a-lifetime proposal. I want to give the biggest thank you to Loretta, the owner, who was incredibly kind and supportive from the very beginning. She worked closely with me to help coordinate every detail and made the entire planning process feel effortless. A huge shoutout to Raymond, the on-site manager, for his help coordinating day-of and making sure everything ran smoothly behind the scenes. His communication and support made all the difference. And of course, Steve in the tasting room deserves major praise for hosting our group’s wine tasting and guiding us on a beautiful tour of the vineyard. He created such a warm, laid-back atmosphere that really set the tone for the day — and led us perfectly into the big moment. I’m so grateful to the entire team at Falkner for helping make our proposal so unforgettable. Whether you’re planning a special event or just want to enjoy some top-notch wine in a gorgeous setting, Falkner Winery is a true gem.

We had the best time with our two small kiddos at Falkner. We’ve been going to Temecula for years, and had never encountered so many other wineries who limited kids in their tasting rooms. It’s understandable, but Falkner made it really fun for us to hang out and we ended up becoming members thanks to the sweetest lady at the bar named Concetta. The wine was great and the vibe is very laid back and fun. They also open at 10 am (instead of 11) am so it’s a great place to start the day. Highly recommend!

My experience has been positive! I appreciate the extra customer service when the membership lounge was opened up for my group to enjoy our lunch before the restaurant closed. Great suggestion to enjoy lunch as to go and enjoy wine in a private setting. Thank you!

We planned a wedding at Faulkner for the sweetest couple (Haley & Dylan) over the summer and the Faulkner team was SO easy to work with. They were attentive, patient, fun, kind, and very on top of things! The wedding was a huge success thanks to their staff and willingness to help with anything at all :)

1st time here. Food was delicious. customa service was great. The ambiance was quiet but good.

This is the site for a wedding and had an extraordinary time. The facilities were well stocked, the staff was all very kind and the food and drink for except exceptional. We're over the venue itself was a treasure. What a beautiful way to celebrate a wedding.

We joined this wine club after visiting this place once. We loved the views and the huge Crush House, which is a beautiful vaulted barn. The thing that just ruins this place is an unfriendly vibe from the staff, is it too much trouble to smile, they make you feel unwelcome, Also the 8 glasses a month you get with your membership is just a tasting, not a glass like the other wineries. Also if you join tbeir white wine club you have to buy your "taste" of red or sangria. This is unlike the other 2 wineries we have joined, which actually give you a normal size glass of wine and even a smile and a feeling that they're glad you're there. It's so sad that the staff let this place down so badly because the wines are decent and the food truck food is really good. I would describe this place as stunningly beautiful, with good wine and food truck but DISAPPOINTING!

I was here for my birthday weekend on October 4th. Me and my boyfriend did the Temecula Wine Trolley tour and Falkner was our first stop. I loved this place as soon as I saw it. The views were beautiful! Our tour included the tastings. I fell in love with the sweet dessert wine 2023 Port. I used 6 of my 9 tickets on on the Port 2023. I became a wine club member because of that wine. Our hostess was so nice she explained all the wines we inquired about. I love that this winery allows you to try anything on their menu. While we were only visiting the property for 1 hour and 20 minutes it was enough time to view the property and take plenty of pictures. There was a man playing a guitar and singing although the music wasn't appealing the views were. I didn't go to the restaurant but my boyfriend did buy tacos from the lady grilling in the back of the property. I must say that I will be driving up to pick up my wine monthly and sit and drink my two free glasses.

Such beautiful views especially because we arrived just before sunset. There's a large deck in the front of the tasting room that overlooks the valley as well as a large grassy area to the side. Plenty of seating on the patio. I had the pleasure of trying their Almante Super Tuscan at a local event and came just to get a glass and enjoy the views. Andy was the wine pourer and he was super friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our wine on the grassy area and took pictures by the cute photo spot. Next time I'll have to come and try more of the wines and check out the restaurant on site as well.

Love the views from this winery. We ate at Faulkner Winery Pinnacle Restaurant. I love that they have a separate vegan menu. The service was great.

Went for a wine tasting, and left joining their wine club. The service was wonderful, the views were spectacular. I'm looking forward to returning soon.

Although there was some confusion and my card was used for an unauthorized charge, Holly, the wine club manager took care of everything. She was extremely accommodating and professional. They also were very welcoming to our service dogs that were visiting today.

Jim is an amazing host and recommended the best wines for our pallets. He was so wonderful we even decided to become members. I will definitely recommend this place if you enjoy great views and excellent customer service.

Christa and Jose were super attentive and made the experience awesome! We got a nice table with a great view. The Pinnacle Burger was really juicy, and the Seafood Trio was delicious.

We just had the most amazing wine tasting experience here with Jim! Jim has a slight accent from Denmark that is endearing but he was so attentive, informative and helpful. We've done ALOT of wine tasting but this was a rare experience of having such a knowledgeable person helping us. He knew so much about wines in general but especially Falkner wines and other vineyards in the area. Very impressive! I had no intention of joining their wine club but I did because he was so convincing and we are very glad we did.

We absolutely loved loved loved this winery. It's such a beautiful property. We got there around 1 o'clock in the afternoon on a Sunday , they had a guy making fresh tacos on the deck and a DJ that was spinning out some danceable Jams.... " a little bit too loud to be on the outside, you couldn't really hear a person talking to you" We decided to have our tasting on the inside and we could still hear the music. It was so fun. Very dog friendly. Wonderful people pouring the wine . I loved their Chardonnay and their Cabernet we will be back and we are bringing friends!!!

We originally reached out to Falkner Winery to inquire about wedding packages and prices. Prices were within our budget so we decided to do a tour. During the tour, our tour guide was very brief with everything. She showed us around the ceremony site which had rose bushes that were just trimmed. I asked if the roses are normally bloomed for the time of the year that we were planning. She was then confused and didn't know what time of year we were even talking about. Why did I submit an inquire then? For all other tours I've done elsewhere, they normally go through our inquiry prior to our arrival and know everything but that just showed unpreparedness and it was kinda unprofessional. After our tour, she took us to her office and gave us a pricing pamphlet and asked us if we had any questions. That was really it. She didn't go over much on the pamphlet just kinda handed it to us and sent us on our way. Such a red flag and also so disappointing for us considering the customer service wasn't there. If you're thinking of booking Falkner Winery for your wedding, I recommend doing a deep dive into all the reviews before proceeding. A few days after our initial tour, we submitted some questions and even that took a few days for a response. Although the venue is beautiful, the customer service isn't and will probably compromise your experience.

We had our office Christmas party here and we had a private building. We were greeted warmly and escorted downstairs to have appetizers and cocktails prior to seating for dinner. The appetizers, especially the crab cakes, stuffed mushrooms and shrimp we're all 10/10. It can be difficult to keep appetizers warm when they pass them out by the tray but they were all warm and delicious. Then we headed upstairs and the dinner buffet was also 10/10. The pesto chicken was very moist and tender. It's hard to feed multiple people and keep white chicken breasts moist. All the sides were delicious and the service was phenomenal! Extra shout out to Danielle and Jenna. They were amazing all night and very organized. I highly recommend the food and will be back to try the winery side.

What they only have going is the view. But come after harvest,view disappears...just bare and not too appealing. Experience is only with the restaurant. Brought visitors from out of state,only to be presented with an old facility,restrooms are comparable to fastfood places. Pretty disappointing. To be fair,food was great and staff were nice but experiences was pretty disappointing. No scenic views,all grape plants in front of the restaurant view was gone. One and done for us.

Stopped in for lunch, nice view from the main restaurant overlooking rolling hills. Ordered the crab cake burger. It was fine, lots of breading and a bit mushy for my preference. Service was also fine nothing to write about. Bill was a bit high for the service and quality imo.

I went on a wine tour to Falkner for the first time. My wife and I fell in love right away, so much so that we became members. We've had a couple pick-ups so far and truly appreciate what they have to offer. All of their wines are different and I highly recommend doing a tasting to learn which one fits your pallet.Additionally, they have a restaurant in the premises called "Pinnacle." The cuisine is delicious. The staff members are generous and highly knowledgeable about their wines. You may enjoy your wines in plenty of space with beautiful views.

Falkner Winery is one of our favorite wineries in town. We are wine club members, and regularly stop by on weekends to enjoy a glass of wine. The view from the patio is fantastic and enjoying a lovely glass of wine there is one of our favorite things to do on a nice day. They regularly have entertainment, sometimes it is a DJ, other times it is live music. They also have tacos some days. There are often wedding events here, and it is a popular stop for winery tours so it can get pretty busy some weekends, but we have never had an issue getting a table. Service is always excellent! Jim in the tasting room is the best! Knowledgeable, attentive and personable. In the wine club room, Holly is awesome! My husband and I have been to several of the wineries in Temecula, and this is the one we enjoy visiting the most. Our favorite wines are the Meritage and Super Tuscan !

So we joined the wine club 3-4 months ago. 4 out of the last 5 times we went there a special event closed the tasting room. When we got there last week of Father's Day the music was awful. We had one glass of wine and left. Step up your game Falkner. You're better than this.

Worth visiting for the modern vibes! This place has a great view from their patio, and while tastings are inside, you can bring them out to enjoy the view! Would just have to go back in every time you were ready for your next glass. Very open seating and when you keep walking you'll see a large grass area for kids and dogs to run around in! Lots of trees to shade you from the sun as well. On Saturday they had a live dj which made it feel more lively for the younger crowd. They're website mentioned that they had food here, but that is only being served at the Pinnacle side, we even tried to see if we can get a charcuterie board (which they have available on the wine tasting side) but was told that they were sold out.

Our wine steward Jim was so knowledgeable and lovely and made our experience special. The wines are undoubtedly the best in Temecula. The views were spectacular and I just can't say enough about the service and ambience.

I've been wanting to visit this winery for sometime. My BFF came into visit so we decided to go to Falkner Winery for brunch. The service was good and the seating was great. We were seated by the window and were able to get a nice view of the wineries. I ordered the crab cake burger and my BFF ordered the burger. We both had this amazing blueberry drink made with Vodka. I can't remember the name but boy o boy, it was delicious. My BFF said her burger was really but the fries seemed to be old. My crab cake burger was really and so were the homemade chips that came with it. The menu is a bit limited with things that I would order however I would definitely come back as I would like to bring my husband.

My husband and I had such a great experience here. We love the Syrah! Hailey helped us and she was an absolute gem. There are charming views and the experience was 10/10 overall! Can't wait to come back.

Falkner Winery is our favorite winery in Temecula. It is in the heart of Temecula and is very large. There is also an eatery on the property. The entire space is just so beautiful. It does not matter if you don't drink wine, it is a site to see, and you can get a bottle for a friend. The service is so kind and sweet. You can go into the winery and try some wines or you can take a tour. You can have lunch at the Pinnacle restaurant located on the property of just have snacks. There are places to sit in the shade and the whole experience is quite relaxing. Falkner Winery is one of the premier wineries in Temecula. The hill-top vistas are stunning and what a view you will have. Falkner Winery's flagship wine is the award-winning Amante Super Tuscan blend. It is amazing. They also have Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. The Syrah is great. Now, it can get crowded during tourist season, but the place is big so you will be fine. What I really love is the knowledge of the staff. They know everything about their wine and the entire region. They give great advice. You will love this place.

The ambiance was great for a wedding painting with a beautiful view of vineyard, ample parking, nice indoor restaurant and outdoor seating. I oil painted a couple in the lovely grounds with a fountain background. During the night the couple and the guests came over to watch me painting. The couple was thrilled with the wedding at the winery and with my painting. Jess Perna Fine Art

Thank you Jim for the great experience. We come to wine country every year for our anniversary and by far you made this the best year ever there are no words to describe really how you made me and my husband feel. Definitely we will come back and hope to see you again. I wish I can leave 100 stars

Chrystal helped us for our tasting and was an absolute delight. My friends and are obsessed with the Syrah. Would definitely come back.

Jim was the best! When in doubt he knew which wine to taste. He is great with recommendations!

We've been a member on and off here for years! Prior fire and after renovation it's still a beautiful spot to enjoy the views of the Valley and the pinnacle Restaurant next-door has really nice food options with views and if you're a member you get nice discounts off bottles and glasses of wine While dining! Ask for Holly for more details on membership she is amazing and so accommodating! Love her! They're the only ones that I know of in Wine country that offer a point system, and if you take advantage of it, you can end up with a free case of wine at the end of the year!

I loved my experience. We had our annual Christmas party here and it was incredible from the moment we met with the owner/coordinator of our event. I knew it was going to be great. The decor was amazing. The food was delicious. They accommodated all of needs. Our entire staff of over 60 people enjoyed themselves. I would highly recommend this venue.

Staff was rude for taking our waters and beverages away at 9pm. Service for wedding was poor. Bartender was offended when I returned the Paloma after trying it. Wouldn't recommend this place for a wedding.

This was our first time visiting the winery and restaurant. The food was delicious, service was great. At the tasting room, we were greeted by Jim. He was very attentive and knowledgeable about the wine process. We sat on the patio with a beautiful view of the grape vines. We enjoyed the experience and I highly recommend this winery for a relaxing afternoon. I really enjoyed their white wines. Say hi to Jim and you will have a great experience. We ended up joining their wine club

We did this tour for a friends 30th birthday and it was such a fun but relaxing experience. Jim was our tour guide and he made us feel right at home and was super nice answering all of our questions. We really learned a lot about wines and the process they were made while getting wine buzzed ! Definitely recommend !

We stumbled across Falkner last time in we were in Temecula - we didn't have time to go but saw the view and knew we needed to return. We were able to come by this time and booked the "VIP Patio Experience". I 100% recommend. Jim was our host and he was incredible. He shared so many cool things about the wine and the area. We loved all the wines and it was a no-brainer that we had to sign up for the wine club. Jim answered all my questions and was so polite and attentive. I will recommend Falkner and Jim to all my friends visiting Temecula!

Falkner is one of the older wineries in the Temecula area. Their selection are diverse and tends to run with Cabs, Rosés and sweet white, but no Sangiovese or Italians. Their wine tastings run $30 for six. Ambiance of the Wine Tasting (photo) area is nice and upscale. We tried three reds and three whites. The most expensive wines were the Reds, which run around $79, with the less expensive sweet wines at $19-ish (photo). We ended up buying a bottle of their 2021 Rosato, which we really enjoyed. Also, we found you could avoid the crowds by coming here midweek, around one-thirty.

Spent the evening at Falkner to celebrate a wedding. The venue was awesome and the staff were fantastic with our group! Tanner and Shane behind the bar were the best bartenders I've ever had at a wedding. They were a blast and made sure that we were all having a great time. Amazing spot with great people, would highly recommend it!

We had Jim who helped us with our wine tasting. He had awesome customer service, definitely recommend coming here. He is very knowledgeable and charming

I attended a wedding at Falkner winery recently. I do not like writing bad reviews, but I needed to let the people know. I am giving 2 stars instead of 1 because the scenery was beautiful and in and out burger truck at end of night was top notch. (Which is not even falkner, but I'll give it anyway.) First off they only had one bartender for 120 people, which left a long line at the bar the entire night. They had a girl off to the side pouring beer and wine, but everyone was drinking cocktails and she wasn't allowed to pour them. The "cheese scape" for the appetizers was literally store bought precut cheese triangles - the dried out flavorless ones...you know the ones, ...with a few grapes and crackers. The Caesar salad had almost zero dressing drizzled on top. So your first two bites were good. The rest was literally dry lettuce. They could have at least tossed it together as a Caesar should be. I asked for more dressing for the table but was ignored. Now let me get to the climax of the abyss.....a thin cut of filet mignon that was past well done, tasted like a piece of leather, a cold potato cheese thing and 2 carrots. I have no idea what was paid for all this, but too much I'm sure. If you care at all about food and bar service for your wedding, do not choose this venue.

Our experience at Faulkner Vineyard was wonderful! Jim was an outstanding host. The memberships were great! Highly recommended!!!

The most amazing place, Holly's the best host and went above and beyond our expectations. She even ordered us appetizers from the restaurant. Any problems you have see Holly

We tried Faulkner winery for the first time recently and had a great experience. Andy took care of us and was very personable and knowledgeable about the wine. They have some great views from this winery and a nice ambiance as well.

What a great experience. Jim was the greatest in guiding me through the wine tastings, mvp of the day. Excellent service and the live music was a cherry on top.

Falkner winery has amazing wines! Beautiful views of the Temecula valley. After visiting a few good wineries we absolutely love Falkner winery ! The service was excellent because of Jim " our favorite danish guy " he made our experience memorable he was extremely knowledgeable. Explained all the wines and how they grow around the area and just provided excellent customer service definitely coming back here with more family and friends because of Jims exceptional hospitality and service . Plus the wines are delicious! Thank you, Jim you definitely made our trip memorable Falkner winery is our favorite place from now on . Gina & Joe from Las Vegas

My boyfriend and I were exploring the local wineries while visiting his parents and had initially wanted to go across the street to Peltzer, but the parking was a nightmare. On a whim, we went up the hill to get our wine on and were pleasantly surprised with Falkner! First of all, the views are gorgeous. The hilltop patio was the perfect place to relax and sip some wine. Plus, they're dog friendly! Other wineries had turned us away because we had our gentle old pup in tow, but Falkner welcomes our furry friends openly. The owners were pouring tastings and they were so friendly and knowledgeable of the wines. Each wine was tasty--I'm big on reds and the Lucious Lips was my standout favorite. They were setting up for a wedding so unfortunately our time here was cut short, but we'll definitely be back! I fully intend on grabbing a Crush Club pack next time :)

This was the only restaurant that invited us in and served us with our 7 month old infant over the weekend. Many other wineries and restaurants did not serve us stating their policy do not allow kids over the weekend. This is just so families are aware to go Monday to Thursday if traveling with children. This restaurant had very high quality meat. I tried (Pinnacle and Ray) burgers -absolutely delicious. The server, Georgia was great and very attentive. Highly recommend you stop in

We ended our wine tasting tour here and I wish we started here! We would not have went anywhere else! Winetender was the best! She was so sweet, knew what she was talking about and we were able to joke with her and she made sure our time was totally worth it! Big winery, really chill and they have really good food.

Great tasting experience, wonderfully friendly pourer, wines were just fair. The wines all seemed watery and tasteless and quite expensive. I also noticed a chocolate nugget was $5! A little to steep for my pocket. Hoping tomorrow's tastings will be better than todays.

Let me start by telling you that this winery is nice. We went on a Sunday to have lunch their menu at the Pinnacle restaurant is not extensive but good enough to satisfy your appetite as they serve steaks, chicken dishes and seafood. We ordered octopus for appetizers and I got the chicken and risotto which is really good and my girlfriend had some salmon and she liked it too. We had the luscious red wine and that was really good. I'll come back for that red wine and they also have music and live bands you can enjoy and listen to

A beautiful winery with amazing wines, superior service in the tasting room and killer views.