Mount Palomar Winery

This review is long overdue, much needed and well deserved. My husband and I came in last month for wine tasting and was completely impressed with Mason. I decided to put my pallet in his hands, because I was having no luck at previous wineries. Mason treated us like we were the only person in the room, while still helping others. He memorized each wine that we tasted and what we did and did not like about it, so he knew what to serve us next. He stayed focused and took his time. In the end, we bought a couple bottles of wine and joined the wine Club. We came back recently with our two kids and Mason helped us again. Our kids were impressed by him as well. My son was the tough one! Mason was able to find a couple wines that he loved and of course, we all bought bottles of wine to take home. Thank you for having such an awesome, hardworking employee! He is the reason we are customers. We are looking forward to coming back again soon.

Our wedding at this venue was truly a dream come true! The mountain views were absolutely breathtaking and created the most romantic, picture-perfect backdrop for our ceremony and celebration. The venue itself is gorgeous, spacious, peaceful, and beautifully maintained but what truly brought everything together was Jessica, our coordinator. She went above and beyond to make sure every detail was in place. From managing the timeline to keeping everything running smoothly, she made our day feel effortless and stress-free. We’re so grateful for such a perfect day!

Amazing winery! My parents live nearby & we went spontaneously for a tasting. The grounds are stunning & it was very chill. Brian & Mason helped us choose our wines - spectacular service from both of them & an overall pleasant experience. We will definitely be coming back!

Love this place, live music, great wine selections, good food, beautiful grounds and scenery. We go here every time we travel to Temecula! My wife thinks Romantica is her favorite wine of all time.

Nice and cozy wine tasting room. Great restaurant with nice views.

Had a great time during valentines weekend! Great evening and even better service. Keep up the good work.

It appears they haven't made any new wines since new ow reship in 2019. Wines were OK, but we didn't buy any. Beautiful facility!

Worth it!! We had an incredible time last week doing first the wine tasting, where you get 6 tastings - any 6 from their wine list or all 6 the same one or whatever you want to do. Super friendly service! Wine was awesome!! Beautiful grounds! We had lunch there in a covered area that has white cloth table settings. They have a new chef and the food was brilliant! See photos. We had quite a variety of things and enjoyed another bottle of wine too! Will definitely go back! Live music is on Saturday and Sundays.

Pretty quaint spot suited for large groups. I would definitely recommend this spot if you're looking to grab a bite, enjoy some music and of course, drink some wine. The price of food was above average and wine was decent. Poke nachos and calamari were great apps. Portionly it was okay, but i'd like to see more. I like this location, because of the shaded tables. The dj was playing a random mix of music, which was cool. Servers were tentative and friendly. Plenty of parking as well! Did I also mention it was dog friendly? bring your dog if you can!

My husband and I had a membership at Mount Palomar Winery last fall, and we're already planning to get it back this year. There's something truly magical about this place during the fall season--the crisp air, the vibrant colors of the vineyards, and the peaceful, quaint atmosphere make it the perfect escape from daily life. While summer was a bit too hot for our liking, fall is where Mount Palomar really shines. The cooler weather creates an ideal environment for sipping their wonderful selection of wines, and trust me, the Sherry is divine. We're huge fans of their unique take on it--especially with the delicious Sherry and fluffy whipped topping. It's unlike anything we've tried before and keeps us coming back for more. On top of the amazing wines, the pricing here is very reasonable. You get all the charm and quality of a high-end winery without breaking the bank. The entire experience feels luxurious yet down-to-earth, making it perfect for both casual wine lovers and seasoned connoisseurs. If you're thinking about a winery to visit this fall, I can't recommend Mount Palomar enough. We're excited to renew our membership and enjoy all the fall magic again!

We used to be wine club members here before moving. The staff here is very nice. We took our youngest daughter here yesterday and were served by Rhonda. She was outstanding! She knew much about wines and her recommendations were great. All our memories of this winery were great and we weren't disappointed at all. If you are in Temecula, California, I would highly recommend you try this winery.

One star ... maybe close to two stars - Food - definitely not restaurant quality - planed a lunch with a group of ladies and food, service and ambiance - disappointing. The young man that tried to help us had no suport at all looked as he just got hired...it looked as a deserted restaurant... whatever happened that day - we will never go back there - a day to remember for our group but not as fun for sure. Too many beautiful restaurants around with great food in the area to go back there again!

Me and my girlfriend decided to drive around wine-country and randomly hit a winery for our anniversary. We stumbled upon other wineries as we drove by but for whatever reason we randomly chose Palomar. We had our doubts driving up to the winery, but we decided to park and give it a try. We loved that it wasn't full or super busy on a Thursday mid-afternoon. We walked up to the winery, and were greeted by a beautiful scenery. We payed for two wine tastings for 20 bucks per, which included 6 tastings. The bartender onsite, (forgot her name) was very nice, attentive, and knowledgeable. We were free to walk around and enjoy our glasses of wine anywhere around the venue. We sat by a couple of benches, and lounge places as we drank our wines and proceeded to go get our next one. Lovely vibe, lovely scenery, and good tasting wines! What more can you ask for!? If you have any doubts about this place, please give this place a shot. You won't regret it! We will definitely be back again when we visit Temecula!

The red wine tastings were awful. My family and I rarely dump out our pours, but every single red tasting they served us was brown and either smelled and tasted strongly of vinegar or was altogether bad tasting. Their reds used to be so good. We won't be coming back here again.

My first visit to Mount Palomar was with a group on a weekday as the winery tasting room opened at 11am. Our server was quick to inform us that in addition to our group of 20+, she also had a member arriving with 40 guests at the same time...and she was the only one working! Our group always gives wineries the heads-up a day or two prior so they can plan their staffing accordingly. So that welcome didn't feel very warm and sent the message (intentional or not) that an existing member and their guests were going to take priority. So although I had planned to do a tasting, I opted for a glass instead to simplify things since our server seemed harried, even though I was among the first few to arrive before things got busy. I struggled to find a red that I enjoyed, so after a small sip of three wines, I landed on a glass of Vernal Equinox 2016 (a Zin Merlot Cinsault blend). It was just ok, but definitely not great. The indoor tasting room was nice but small, so we sat outside. Being a cool morning, I had to search and find someone to turn on the one heater on the patio. We definitely could have used a few more heaters... The winery is situated on a hilltop with beautiful views and nice grounds. They have a restaurant which we didn't try. I feel this might have been a better experience had there been an adequate number of servers to enable more of us to do tastings. It surprised me that I didn't like three of the six reds they offer, as I always seem to find something that appeals to me at other Temecula wineries. The lone server didn't really engage or give us any information on the winery history, operations, restaurant, etc. Consequently, eight of us left to enjoy lunch at another winery restaurant (the new Vienza at Europa) which was excellent!

It's happening on Friday nights at Palomar Winery. There was live country music and nonstop dancing. There is more than enough room to line dance as it is held on the patio. This is one of the few places to close late in Temecula. Only complaint is the location of the bathroom. It's toward the back and it's not easily accessible as there are too many people standing on the walkway.

Mount Palomar Winery is a beautiful winery located in the heart of Temecula with a lot to offer from wines to food and breathtaking views. This winery offers a rustic tasting room as well as restaurant in which you can order drinks and enjoy the views of the spacious winery where they have plenty of seating. Bartender was extremely helpful and made me a special drink off the menu based on what I was looking for. Pricing for drinks are more on the expensive side compared to wineries close by. This is our second time coming here and have had a blast listening to their live rock band: Bad Chemistry while enjoying our drinks!

This was the only winery that let us in on a Saturday with our eight month old infant When we entered the den, it was nice and cool compared to how hot it gets outside. Our Somalia was very experienced and educated with several degrees in wine. She provided us with a wine menu listing the sweet and dry wines. We explained to her it was our first time wine tasting, and she was very gracious in offering up different tastings. What really stuck out was their unique wine selection such as the coconut mango white wine! The indoor winery also had a nice gift shop area with very decorative wine glasses, if you are looking for a nice gift to take back for someone or a souvenir. They also have baby items (see pic). It was a wonderful first experience for wine country and I truly appreciated the excellent service and quality of the wine I tried. I highly recommend going to Mt Palomar Winery!

Staff were all so friendly. It wasn't too busy for a Sunday which nice. There was live music infront of the restaurant, & at the lawn Infront of the lake. Spinach & artichoke dip & brussel sprouts were delicious. Didn't care much for the hummus plate.

Me and my family love this winery, the place is very very pretty, you can enjoy the whole backyard with out any extra cost, the staff is very nice, and we were very surprise that they also let you bring your own food, their wine is the great the only thing that I can probably not like is the fact that the cocktails are not good and they are very overpriced.

First time visiting Mount Palomar and let me say I was super impressed. Beautiful grounds and excellent service and yummy wines. If you like sparkling wine, you need to try the pineapple coconut. The wine tasting is $25 and comes with six tastings . I recommend the barbecue chicken flatbread and the hummus board . I loved my experience, and I will definitely be back .

Cute winery. They had live music, served lunch and lots seating options. They have an area you smoke cigars and the scenery is beautiful

Came for annual Wiener Wine fest for the past 2 years and I love coming for the fun times, delicious wines and beautiful views. Ambiance: The entire gounds is quite beautiful and really sets the mood for a relaxing time. The 2 times that I've come here the weather was on the warm side but still very pleasant Drinks: I am not a wine person by any means but I will occasionally have a glass here and there and more often will limit it to a few sips. The wines Ive tried here were fantastic and actually had me drinking a glass or two or three rather than the occasional few sips. Service: The service was great, super helpful and friendly. For such a relatively busy place there weren't any times where I felt ignored or neglected. Food: The food on our first trip here was really good and was so excited to eat it that I didn't stop to take my usual food picture, lol. My second visit here we opted for the taco bar that they had setup and it was pretty good. I wouldn't expect great tacos at a winery but they were actually pretty solid. Tips: If you are coming for an event, get here early. My first cisit here I came a little on the late side and wasn't able to park on the premises. Instead I had to park at Badons market and uber there. Second time around we came early and had plenty of parking available, in fact I parked right up in the front. Overall: With the gorgeous views, great selection of wines, good food and fun events, Mount Palomar is a great winery to visit.

A nice place away from the busy Los Angeles.. Beautiful views perfectly made for the never ending picture takings.. Truly unforgettable...

We visited on 7/14 and they are doing a lot of construction. I made dinner reservations for 6:30. We were shown where the restaurant is, which looks to be in a temporary tent with large windows. The view from the indoor restaurant is of a large newly built pond, but during sunset the sun is facing the restaurant, so no one wants to sit near the windows where's its hot. There is a "terrace" more like a patio to sit on, but again it's in direct sunlight and no one wants to eat in 100 degree weather with the sun in their face. The venue was hosting a music event this night, so there was a lot going on. Our waitress seemed to be the only one working the tables. One table next to us waited almost 30 min for their check and another couple was seated and never attended to for over 20 minutes. Food: we ordered the house bread with balsamic and oil, so good! We also had the calamari, which was also good, but there wasn't a lot of it. I would return after they finish construction and have a real restaurant open. I would not make reservations here expecting a romantic dinner with a great view during construction.

My family and I went to Mt Palomar Winery as the last winery of our Drinksgiving tradition the day before Thanksgiving. The property is just gorgeous and huge!!I didn't catch the guys name that was serving, but he was just amazing and so knowledgeable about the wine! We all enjoyed the wine there, especially some of the sweeter wines. Thank you for the great service! We will be back!

I'd give mount palomar another star if they had better food and service. I can here for lunch and a tasting. The tasting was average. The vibes were great as there was live music and dancing. Unfortunately, my steak salad was not cooked at all. They took it back and still charged me. There was also blood all over the bathroom floor.

We went to Mount Palomar Winery for the annual Weinerfest. The event was well underway, and the lots were full, but we noticed attendees leaving. The parking attendants seemed pretty clueless and informed us that we should find parking on the main road, but we ended up parking by the entrance instead. There wasn't much signage for anything, which led to a lot of frustration. We chatted with many irritated and hangry patrons that were unsure of which lines were for what. We spent a good amount of time waiting for mediocre tacos, rice, and beans. I was already three wine glasses in by the time I got to the front of the line, so that was the only reason why I enjoyed my food. I think the winery could've done a better job by providing more shade or canopies, especially for the four-legged babies at the event. The least they could've done was put water bowls out. I don't think this was an appropriate venue for this kind of event. Countless children were unattended and chasing each other amongst a crowd of wine-glass holding women in heels. No bueno! I'm pretty sure we won't attend the Weinerfest next year. There were too many kids running amok! The dogs were better behaved!

We just attended a wedding on Saturday and the venue was beautiful but the wedding coordinator Shelly was terrible. She was rude to the guest and wedding party. Said to the wedding party that she grew up on a farm with 6 kids and she gets things done with no fun!!! That is horrible to say to people on the most important day of their lives. She can get things done and still be nice, kind and polite. The other girl with her was ok.... But also not warm and welcoming. Sad that this was my experience and many other guests and family members! Because the location was beautiful.

The property is pretty spectacular, and the views atop the venue space are like a piece of Tuscany itself. The grape varietals are not too expansive or confusing with the wine tasting experts on hand. I ended up buying a couple of bottles, one quartet (chianti), and a bottle of sangiovesi, which both are super delicious. Our group also stayed for lunch, too, in their dining area. One key note that the prices for most of the lunch items are super expensive. For example, my *palormar burger was $29 for a hand formed patty, cheese, grilles onion, and arugula on a brioche bun. By the way, I didn't mention to the waiter that a portion of my burger and bun was burnt, not charred, but burnt. This was disappointing since I paid so much for it. Anyway, the winery is beautifully laid out and the wines and the views are worth it.

The food was great. My kids said the best smash burger they ever had. We are excited for lake views in Summer. The only disappointing thing was our greeting. A youngster was the host and failed to greet us. I greeted him first and let him know we had reservations from Open Table. I then asked him to make sure he marked us as checked in. Which he was not. Today I got a message from Open Table to let me know I didn't show up for my reservation. This business really needs to realise the value in the first impression guest get when they arrive.

Our server Tristian provided great service despite the situation in the kitchen. We were a big group of twenty people and Tristan made sure that we were comfortable with beverages because the kitchen was backed up with food orders. It took an hour for me to get my burger which is not difficult to prepare. When it came out, it was only mediocre and not cooked medium well. It was more medium rare. The music by Nate Penland was excellent. He is an amazing musician who graciously allowed my uncle to take the mic to sing and song for my aunt who celebrated her birthday at the winery. Not my favorite in Temecula wine country. Definitely not coming back for the food.

Winery is beautiful, has great views and some good white wines HOWEVER, the worst concert venue I've ever been to. Mount Palomar Winery did a great job last year. However, my experience on 8/9/24 was terrible. We used to get a bottle of wine at the winery to enjoy during concert. We were yelled at for trying to go down the steps to get a bottle at winery. We got in the long line and were yelled at again because we evidently got in a VIP line. Went to the "General" line which was ridiculously long. We waited 45 minutes to move only 10 feet. Concert started and we still had another 40 feet to go to get to booth to order a bottle of wine. I heard food was not good and they ran out of food before concert started. They know how many tickets they sold, yet are short on help and food. Cover bands were good and fun, but would have been more fun enjoying it with a bottle of wine.

They have been opened since 1969, so they were around before the winery boom. We arrived to wine country late in the afternoon on Thursday. Mount Palomar Winery was the only winery in the area that we could find that stayed open until 8 for dinner. Most closed at 6 but a couple were open until 7. Thursday nights is live music and discounts for club members, as well as discounts for non-members. There were about three wines that were on sale for $12. I have to say, that out of the wineries we visited, this wine was my least favorite. Not that it was bad, the others were really good. The outdoor seating by the lake was very nice and there's a private section for parties. We came back during the day on Sunday for wine tasting and they had music and salsa dancing going on. So, a very lively atmosphere. On Sunday, we were given a quick tour by one of the employees that gave us a warm feeling -even warmer than what the wine was giving us.

WORST winery ever!!!!!!!! Went in to pick up my wine order which is 1 mile away. Upon my arrival they told me they had already shipped my wine out and I couldn't pick up. Turns out UPS never even received my order. They are liars and thieves and I am reporting them

Love that they have TVs and I can drink wine and watch Sunday football! Wines range as most wineries and I really like their Sauvignon blanc here. I prefer drier wines. Their sherry is pretty good as well and their Zinfandel tastes a bit more like a port then a straight zin. Joined the wine club and it's a good deal but so far tried 1/2 of the wines and didn't like it. It was the bistro red. It isn't bad but it isn't great. Tried to trade the second wine for the Sauvignon blanc but you can only do it the same day as you pick up.

I have to say that they have the best charcuterie board from all the places I've been to in Temecula. Like it's impressive and very yummy I must say, it was much needed with the wine bottles we purchased. The service at the wine tasting was amazing. Although for being a Friday there weren't very many tables occupied and service was very slow. I did see as we were leaving that they were about to start some live music but didn't get to stay to watch. So I guess Fridays are a must to stop here. Would be going there again!

The staff is great and they will take care of you! Come out and enjoy some wine and live entertainment.

We attended a concert here, great show and nice atmosphere but the bar was an absolute joke! I think they bought the smallest cups they could possibly find and charged $13. - $16 per drink! I felt so cheated. Other wineries have full glass pours, don't waste your money on drinks!

It's hard to write an all-inclusive review. The wine tasting portion was a hit for us. We decided to stay for dinner at the restaurant and order the steak dinner. I ordered medium rare and was given a charred well done steak. I spoke with our server to attempt to correct my order. I was told that because of the way my steak was prepared, there was no way to correct the steak regardless of the way I preferred it cooked? I was offered a refund which is why I gave two stars. I ate my sides because I was starving. Such a disappointment.

Reservations are a must if you want to dine here on the weekends! They are booked and luckily they held our reservation with being late due to traffic from the OC to Temecula. The grounds are beautiful and a welcoming layout. Plenty of free parking onsite. They have a wine tasting cave on the left upon entrance and no reservations required. The restaurant has an indoor and outdoor patio. We were seated outside which was perfect since they had a live performer and it was shaded. Service 5/5 Our server Brock was incredibly welcoming and knew we were there to have a good time! He had great recommendations and was really lively. He was attentive and really went above and beyond to make sure we were happy! We appreciated it! Food 5/5 The entrees were large portion and delicious! I know the kitchen was backed up on a Saturday but nonetheless the food was worth the wait! Perfect lunch options ($16-$28) while drinking a good cocktail or wine! Drinks: 5/5 I came to party so I ordered a cocktail at a winery! The leading lady was so smooth and sweet. Perfect for a sunny day! Also recommend the Riesling and the rose. All great selections! Overall, a lively spot for wine tasting, great service and entertainment! I will be back!

Lisa is amazing. Her service is one of a kind. I've been a member for some time however Lisa has been one of my favorite wine tenders ever! Her energy and hospitality is unmatched. Thank you for everything Lisa

We have to admit the food is tasty, probably the best charcuterie board we have in Temecula so far. However, they don't offer wine flights at restaurant, and the first waitress was yelling at us when we asked for possible substitute for wine flights. However, the waiter they changed for us later was pretty nice and resolved our issue by negotiating with the tasting room. The music was way too loud that our group missed a chance for good conversations because we could barely hear each other. There were a lot of flies on our food, and the restaurant didn't make any effort to get rid of them. We had to wave at them all the time, but more came to our table. All of us get diarrhea when we got back ‍

I don't usually write negative reviews, but I was annoyed with how much money and time was wasted. A friend had breakfast here and said it was not too good, over priced and slow service...but we went for dinner anyway. We thought we would give it a shot. Wish we hadn't. We waited 40 minutes for our food and the Flatbread dough was under cooked in some spots, the $30 sandwich was super greasy and the sweet potato fries were also under cooked. We sent the sweet potato fries and the second batch was better, but suuuuper greasy. The server was nice, but this review is solely based on the quality of food. It was annoying to be there for well over an hour and spending $100 on two glasses of wine, a greasy sandwich and under cooked fries and Flatbread. The wines were good, but again this review is solely based on the food. As we were leaving, a group nearby was complaining that they had been waiting over an hour for food! I'd say if you have an option, go eat ANYWHERE else. It will be faster, better and cheaper. End of rant.

Great views Beautiful location Clean restroom Restaurant on site Wine is average, not the quality we are looking for unfortunately

Amazing customer service! Food is delicious. Good entertainment! Friendly manager! Nice location. Good ambiance.

We had reservations for lunch at the restaurant here and arrived early so decided to stop in for a tasting. Tasting room was pretty crowded inside due to the rain but on a nice day they have plenty of seating outside. Wines were hit or miss but the servers knew which ones we wouldn't like a recommended skipping those. There were some really nice red wines that we tried. I particularly enjoyed the Cloudbreak that wasn't on the menu. I think it is a club wine and their latest vintage wasn't ready yet but the server had one that we could try. Overall an enjoyable tasting and worth a stop.

Venue was nice.... Food was average, Appetizers for guests were light. Drinks were small and expensive. Mislead on bar package, was interrupted 3 times to show me the current bar bill. They Took advantage of the bride and groom with a bad recommendation. DJ missed wedding song for bride too walk down the aisle. he couldn't be found. Would not recommend, I believe there are better places!

Came here to attend WienerFest. Came early even because they warned parking would be limited. When we pulled up, a lady in a 50's style polka dot dress who worked for the winery very rudely asked us "what are you here for?" When I told her we were here for wienerfest she even more rudely said "there's no parking for that, I need you to turn around." She then took a call on her cell phone and when I asked "where should we park for the event?" She responded "I don't care where you park, turn around and go that way." This is a winery. In Temecula. There's no other publicly available parking for miles. Why would you plan an event and then not have a plan for the crowd attending? This event happens every year and runs for 5 hours. We were there when it first started. What are they going to do about all the other people that show up late? My wife and I spent $350 on a hotel room in the area to be here for the event. We couldn't even get in. Waste of time and money. Definitely never coming back to this winery based on how the woman treated us.

This was hands down one of my favorite stops while in Temecula. They're one of the few wineries with a full bar, and D'on behind the bar made THE MOST AMAZING cocktails, including something customized specifically for us. (But the ancho chile margarita was my absolute favorite). We loved his style and hospitality. Made us feel right at home. Matt the tasting room manager was also super hospitable and gave us a small tour of some of the grounds including the event area used for concerts and other special events (It was so cool! I can't wait to go back during one of their events). They had live music, and the wines were exquisite. I'll definitely be back!

Been going to Temecula for wine tasting since the late '90s. Found Mt. Palomar about 20 years ago. Decided to become members about 15 years ago and cannot recommend them enough. Though I do no longer attend the pick up parties, the winery is always a relaxing place to visit and enjoy. The views around the property are outstanding. Also, their limited selection of wines are superb. Mt all-time favorite is the Solara Cream Sherry. Their Cloudbreak is also wonderful.

First time coming here and the service was really bad. Ask for a high chair for my son twice and it was never brought out. While another couple sat down and got a high chair for their daughter right away. Then my wife orders seafood linguine and it only came with shrimp. It was suppose to come with mussels. My wife ask the service and he went to check with the chef and the server came back and said they have been out of mussels for a couple of days now. Should they of told us that from the beginning? My wife would of ate something else. Also false advertisement on the menu. Horrible place to eat. Stay away.

Well this one our Top three wineries here in Temecula, we enjoy our club members tastings and the gorgeous views. The menu here is really superb and delicious, with a Happy hour to, there's Friday live bands and now there's a small lake next to the restaurant, if you're in the area , Stop By. Oh my favorite wine is , Reiseling .

Had a very pleasant time at Mount Palomar celebrating our wedding anniversary with a tasting and lunch. My wife and I found the wines to be very tasty and we ended up buying a bottle. This winery is beautiful and has excellent views. They even had cornhole set up, which we just had to play before lunch. We then had lunch at the little restaurant there and it was AMAZING! I had the club sandwich and my wife had a grilled chicken sandwich and both were fantastic. The fries were the real treasure though as they were absolutely delicious. They were cooked perfectly golden brown and crispy. We will definitely return!

My new favorite place to go for wine tasting! It is very beautiful here! They had lovely live music on a Saturday! Views are great here. They also had a restaurant that I want to come back and try! Plenty of parking and seating! It seemed dog friendly too, just keep your furbabies on a leash. When we ordered our glass of wine, John was amazing and gave great recommendations! I hope when we come back he is there to serve us! Overall a wonderful place to go wine tasting and enjoy the views!

Ask for Grace. She helped our group at the tasting room and on a separate occasion at one of their outdoor concerts. Grace is very helpful and friendly. She even took her time to answer questions for our friends who are somewhat new to wine. Thanks Grace and Cheers.

First, I would like to say we've been members for almost 3 years. Our first few years were great, and we enjoyed watching the construction, and looked forward to the renovations that were happening. It has turned out just beautiful! The last 4 times we've been in, we've noticed a change in the service at the restaurant. The wines have been just OK. But the winery pourers we've had were great, especially, The Dude, Tim & especially Rhonda. We live in OC, so it's not really close to us, but we decided to try one of their events, The Hawaiian Luai On Sunday August 18. We got our tickets, got a place at the Pechanga, and also decided to try their brunch as we had never tried that either. To say the least, both were disasters! It took 45 minutes to finally complain about where our food was. He forgot, he admitted. Food finally came & it was cold. I sent it back & waiter said he would comp my order. I ordered the chilaquiles which were horrible. Soggy Chips with 1 egg. Then we decided to listen to the band "Still Kicking". Excellent! In fact, all the bands we've seen there have been great! We got to the winery at 5:30 pm for the event which was from 6 to 9 pm. Finally, around 7, they told us the buffet was ready. WE all get in line going up a hill to the buffet, and in the meantime, the show started! We missed 4 different dances that we couldn't even see while in line. WE finally get up to the food & they're running out of food. I had to give my husband some of my chicken, and he didn't get any macaroni salad. This was a ticketed event, so they should have been prepared with enough food. We got to see 1/2 the show & then the fire dancers came on for over 30 minutes. They didn't start the raffle till 9:15 pm. This event was so unorganized I would never go to another event there if it was free! We are seriously considering stopping our club membership. Sad because it is a beautiful winery with gorgeous views. So disappointed. Richard S.