Palumbo Family Vineyard

An intimant wine tasting experience located on a hill top with views of vineyards on all sides. The sign out front says no dogs, but be carfeul you don't trip on the resident dog on your way into the tasting room. Enjoyed a decent merl/cab-sav/cab-franc they call Tre Fratelli. Nice place.

Such a lovely family owned business. We felt like the guests of honor as Darnell gave us the best recommendations for the area, facts about the wines, and poured us a tasty wine tasting. This spot was so peaceful and authentic and it felt as if we were in the Italian hills. Definitely one of the highlights our our wine tour.

8/20 - Chose this winery due to a recommendation from a friend and it did not disappoint. My girlfriend and I were the only two there at the time, and the owner (Cindy) told us about each of the 5 wines we were tasting. All of them were red (which my girlfriend loves). I'm not much of wine person, but am learning. We brought home a bottle of the 2014 50/50 Blend which we will save for a special occasion. The grounds are beautiful, and wish we had more time to sit and take in the view.

Family owned and operated Winery. Tucked away on a Tuscan-esq hilltop, surrounded by vines and beautiful countryside. Best find in the Temecula Valley! Wines are impeccable.

Palumbo Family Vineyard is a small boutique Temecula Winery that is producing fantastic reds. You're also very likely to run into a Palumbo family member on your visit... the tasting room is simple and intimate, and they have a pretty picnic area adjacent to the tasting room that is situatated to overlook the vines. Do yourself a favor and don't miss Palumbo on your next visit!

Quiet & quaint. Absolutely stunning reds! This is a family that has their hands on each step of the process and it shows in the quality. Loved the GSM!

We visited Palumbo Family Vineyard for an event on the patio. It was beautiful! Surrounded by vineyards the patio provided plenty of shade and there was plenty of seating to enjoy the beautiful weather. The bathrooms were clean which is always a plus 😁. The tasting room had a bar, and tables as well as an opportunity to buy bottles. They also had windows from the tasting room that opened to the patio. There is parking up at the top of the hill and along the side of the road leading up.

Beautiful Winery, very good reds. Small, family Winery only open weekends. Definitely worth adding it to your list of wineries that toy should try.

Stopped by for a tasting and was pleasantly impressed as to how great the wines are. The overall charm of the tasting room and views are amazing as well and, the staff are supper friendly and knowledgeable about their wines. In fact they have amazing knowledge of the entire Temecula wine region. Special thank you to Lindsey for making our visit extra nice. Highly recommend giving Palumbo a visit. They do wine tasting the way it is supposed to be done.

Amazing wine! Real hidden gem in Temecula. I would recommend the tasting to anyone passing through as the service was impeccable and vibes with just right.

Small winery with relaxing surroundings. This is a good place, hidden away from the main road, allowing you enjoy glass of wine and relax after long week of hustle and bustle.

Wine is one of the best in the valley! Staff is the best boutique winery and hidden off busy valley winery's a must go to to get away and relax great views too, cheers

Last weekend I had the pleasure to enjoy a wine and food pairing dinner at the Bluewater Grill. I can't stop thinking about one of the pairings and that was the Tuscan Sea Bass paired with Palumbo Family Vineyard's Tre Fratelli. Palumbo's Tre Fratelli was a perfect match for the dish. We also tasted Palumbo's Estate Viognier, Estate Due Rosie, and Estate Sangiovese. All were perfectly paired with each dish. Palumbo is one of my favorite Wineries in the Temecula Valley, so I was a happy man!

It's a smaller niche winery with about 5 wines on the tasting menu. As of a spring 2024 it's about $20 pp. we went on a rainy day so there was just standing room only. We stood around a small bar height table. There was some stuff piled up in the back table, and not alot of lighting making it look dark and uninviting. As a group of 10 we all felt a little unwanted. I think the crew needs to take a look at first impressions and do a full deep clean of the tasting room. On rainy days- come in early- dry off chairs and set it up to look presentable and inviting. At $40 a couple to stand in a dark small tasting room was not the best look for an entire first time visit, especially since there is a beautiful valley of wineries to visit that do make effort with a large tasting menu. The patio looked nice but not blow you away. Of the 5 "only red wines- no beer or nonalcoholic choices for DD" we didn't really like any of them- I hope this is an opportunity to take a look at thinks that you have gone Eye blind to and be open minded to making some house cleaning upgrades

Such a lovely family owned business. We felt like the guests of honor as Darnell gave us the best recommendations for the area, facts about the wines, and poured us a tasty wine tasting. This spot was so peaceful and authentic and it felt as if we were in the Italian hills. Definitely one of the highlights our our wine tour.

Worst service ever. Blonde female behind the bar was extremely rude to our party. Called ahead to let them know we have a party of 9, and the woman we called approved and welcomed us to bring our party, but the lady behind the bar (presumably the same person) proceeded to be overwhelmed when we arrived. Discredited our party's service dog. We left before even being served. Total vibe kill for our Temecula wine tasting weekend. Went down the road to a better winery.

Definitely a smaller, more boutique winery. They focus only on red wines. During covid they are only operating out of a walk up window where you order tastings, glasses or bottles. They have a small patio with some tables outside that you can sit at but note that there weren't any covered areas so when it started to rain when we were there we actually had to go sit in our car. Overall, I felt like their reds were a little lighter bodied. I was expecting bolder flavors in their GSM and their cab sauv. They were still fruity and had decent tannins but just ok overall in terms of taste. They did have an interesting grape that I have never heard of called Tannat that was cool to try. They grow all their wine on estate which is great! The guy pouring our drinks was very friendly as well.

We haven't been to this winery in many years and we seem to recall that the wines at the winery were just "okay", even though all our friends boasted about how great they were. So, why this review? Well, tonight we opened a bottle of their 2008 Estate Merlot that we purchased during our visit and had in our wine cellar all this time. OMG, it was absolutely fantastic! Smooth and delicious, it was perfect with our Spaghetti Bolognese. Needless to say, we were very impressed. If this bottle laid down that well for 12 years, maybe we need to stop in next time we're down there for a new tasting experience. Stay tuned for a follow-up review.

What an enchanting and lovely spot! With plenty of seating spaced out and very kind and informative pourers, my date and I found great parking and it was a cozy spot away from the road, surrounded by great company and growing grapes! We had the wine tasting and shared. It was quite a journey from the sweet to the deeper, which led us to purchase a bottle of the Bella Vigna. All of them are blends and the last two were of their estate or one further down that they also grow. It was a lovely atmosphere with friendly voices and a warm and comfortable environment. They don't pour enough for the environment to get rowdy but enough so that everyone feels that warm and friendly glow of friendship, family, and fun. I recommend trying the tasting menu with a friend or on your own and then purchasing a glass, if not a bottle. Also, there are two classic cars on the premises which were a delight to see, and plenty of natural creatures around you like HUMMINGBIRDS. The olive trees provided plenty of shade and it's such a romantic spot and very picturesque for selfies and etc!

Great spot to enjoy some marvelous wine and conversation. Outdoor patio gives you a terrific view of the vineyards and Darnell keeps us entertained with local wine info and happenings around the area.

This is a very small family owned and operated boutique winery located on Monte de Oro Rd off Rancho California. They offer only five wines at a time for sampling and the cost is $15.00. Most of the grapes are from Temecula Valley but not necessarily from their vineyard. The patio is small but offers a great view of the vineyards and hills of this area. The tasting bar is open air and offers a similar view. Now for the wines....the five wines available for tasting were all reds. They are light reds that lack boldness and a great finish. If you like light red wines then maybe you would enjoy them. The prices for these wines are in the $50 range and for Temecula Valley I feel are over priced. Parking is limited to about 10 cars or so max. They do have nice restrooms. For me this is not a winery I would consider joining.

If you like the experience of a small boutique family feel, this one is a winner. It's a bit off the beaten path with nice views, and so serene. No crowds. No food here. The patio area is very nice. When we were here today, the servers were the sons of the owners, and I Ioved the up close and personal attention. I enjoyed all of the wines we tasted, light, fruity, smooth. We shared a tasting ($15 for 5 pours) and then we had a glass of wine and enjoyed the beautiful day. I highly recommend that you try Palumbo when in wine country.

Palumbo Family Winery is located a bit off the beaten path in Temecula wine country but if you want excellent wine, especially reds, you should plan to visit soon. This family owned winery is also a self sustaining farm with a winemaker who is also a chef with a passion for good food and great wine. The entire family is involved in the operation and production at the winery, especially during harvest. The tasting room is simple but has character with the serving bar made up of scrap lumber from Fender guitar factory. The views from the patio areas are spectacular which enhance the tasting experience. My personal favorite is their Tre Fratelli, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

This boutique winery had lovely views but was very small. Not much space to sit and hang around inside but their outdoor seating was nice. It was a bit chilly so we stayed inside and stood at the bar. Wine was okay and service was good! Not very personal, like I typically like wine tastings but still nice! Everyone in there was friendly. I think they are only open on weekends and Monday.

Loved the staff and ambiance. We went with a group of 10 people and they were so accommodating. The views were amazing and wine was great! We brought our own charcuterie board to pair with their wine. I will definitely return!

This is (in my opinion) the best wine in the Temecula Valley. Palumbo is off the main drag and has a more relaxed feel; I have always been able to find a table even on busy Saturdays. The family that owns this vineyard takes wine making seriously and it shows in the product. The current releases here tend to be aged longer than what is typical of other wines in the area resulting in mature complexity in the glass. At around $50/ bottle, Palumbo wine is an excellent value. PS: kid friendly

Love this winery! Some friends told me about their bold reds and I had to try!! They seriously have the best Reds in the area! The family that owns it is friendly and answered all of our questions. Now I even follow them on Instagram and watch their live show!!! I highly recommend stopping by and giving their wines a try.

The wines used to be ok here but over time has gone down hill. We were wine members and quite frankly the benefits of being a member was definitely not worth the the commitment to the average wine they produce. Not only do they have very limited days and hours of operation there is no perks to membership. We were out of town and wanted to skip an allocation for our membership but instead we were sent an email that quite honestly was shocking coming from a business owner ! Plenty of wineries in the Temecula valley and I would definitely not recommend Palumbo for many reasons ! Here is the email response I received from the owner !

Very cute, small family feel. Service was excellent. People were nice. Wine was good. I would have liked the wine to be a little chilled, it was Kind of warm. Overall very nice experience. Great views as well

The best winery in Temecula Valley! Off the beaten path so you do not to have to worry about a bunch of drunk, loud people. Plenty of parking, gorgeous views (see attached photo) and the sweetest staff and family run business! You will not meet another family that puts as much heart and soul into their business. You will not regret visiting this hidden gem

Very quaint location. Not overdone. Love that emphasis is into the wine not the buildings. Finesse wines. Sangiovese and the merlot were quite enjoyable. They take their time to age the wines. No last years grapes here. Great picnic area and brought our own charcuterie. No food or gift shop as it is a winery.

As someone who has seem the region of Temecula grow the last 15 years I am pleased to see Polumbo continue to grow with it and keep making excellent wines. This year is the third year we visited them and their Meritage continues to get better every year. This year we tried (and bought) the 2011 which was actually better than last years 2010. It was a well made wine connoisseur's type of wine, with a playful teasing yet structure and backbone of a truly great wine. All of their wines good, but the Meritage is simply a great wine. If you want a small, serious tasting room with a great staff and people around you that appreciate great wine, this is your place. Their isn't a lot of merchandise to distract you and it's a tight cozy atmosphere. I have had some darn good wine in Napa, Santa Barbara, Italy and France and am so pleased to see a local winery blossom like Polumbo that can be considered among the greats. Keep making Meritage and I will keep coming back plus telling my friends. A $40-$50 price point is perfect to be taken serious but not too pretentious. This is one of the top 3 wine makers in my mind in the region. Keep it up !!!!

Arguably the best vineyard in Temecula Valley--no weddings. No hotel. No theme park. Just wine. Red wine. Owners take the time to talk with you. They also grow all their own food. https://youtu.be/LD8hOeP1tWM Hit the link for our video of the vineyard.

Beautiful winery with a gorgeous view, fantastic service and the cutest dog named Red. If you're visiting Temecula, don't skip this gem!

Red rover, red rover, send Palumbo over! If you love drinking sophisticated, big, bold and robust red wines you must visit Palumbo! This small production family-operated winery offers an outstanding wine-tasting experience in Temecula with quality matching that of boutique Napa Valley producers. Palumbo specializes is elegant red blends with Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon representing some of their varietal highlights. The members of the Palumbo family warmly welcome visitors with exceptional hospitality. These wines are all reasonably priced and represent great value! Highly recommended.

After my somewhat frustrating day at two other Temecula wineries I stopped by my favorite to pick up my wine club shipment. As always, Cindy was at the window and as wonderful as ever. Had a glass of Sangiovese and sat under a big olive tree enjoying the view. I wish all the Temecula wineries had this old time laid back attitude about them Most of them have become as commercial and unappealing as many of the big Napa wineries.

We have belonged to Palumbo's for a very long time. We highly recommend Nicks Wines to those who love a Big Red, and also on top of that can enjoy a Magnificent View Of The Vineyard. Always amazing interaction with both sons who pour the wines.. tasting is always enjoyable and memorable. My husband and I always leave there saying how amazing they run their Establishment!! Today Dawn served us with a smile and a stylish style of appreciation for their wines. We will be back again and will always serve their wine at home for our Family And Friends. Thank you Nick and Cindy Cheers,.. Mark and Shari

I scheduled a group tour and tasting through Cindy Palumbo. For $45/person we had a lovely hour tour and well educated wine session from Cindy's son, Reed, who is also the vineyard manager. We had very generous pours, got to try wine from the oak barrel, and overall it was so nice to meet a family that is strictly boutique in size and operation. The only way to purchase their wine is by stopping by their tasting room or online. I have a weakness for their reds! Excellent! Stop by and show this small but experienced wine making vineyard some love. Picnic tables located on the side of the tasting room. Only thing... No pets allowed.

Loved the atmosphere, the service and the wine! We had a great time. Prices are very reasonable, AWESOME military discount of 30% off bottle purchases! We will absolutely be back!

We were not able to wine taste. We came to this winery as a recommendation for a small family winery. As soon as we arrived with our service dog, we were greeted by the tasting room attendant in the parking lot stating that they did not allow dogs. When asked why we could not wine taste outside on the patio area with our dog, he stated that it is a liability because they have farm dogs that are territorial and not friendly. We are from the bay area and take our dog to Napa and Sonoma wineries all the time. We have never been turned away from a winery because we have a dog, specifically a service dog. We are very saddened by the service and policy at this winery. We heard great things about their red wines and wanted to try them, as we just moved to San Diego and wanted to have some local wine club memberships to enjoy. Guess we won't be coming back till they change their policy.

I love that this is one of the few truly family run and operated wineries in Temecula. Every time I go, I feel like I'm hanging out in a friend's backyard, (technically I guess it is their backyard). There is nothing pretentious about Palumbo, like many of the other "party-like" wineries. Their wines are complex and bold. You can tell they put a lot of thought and time into each bottle. Can't wait to go back!

We've been members since year ONE. Palumbo winery is top notch for drinking amazingly smooth wines. Away from the "party scene" & limo's, a quiet farm on a hill with gorgeous views. Nick and Cindy are usually there themselves pouring and chatting with everyone. Do yourself a favor and stop in. Nicks passion for winemaking really shows in that first sip.

Great local family winery ... love their reds , particularly their Tres Fratelli and Sangiovese

I first learned about this family winery about 19 years ago when I bid on and won a basket of select wines from their vineyards along with some crackers and cheeses at a golf tournament and silent auction. Although I can't tell you about the wines I had those many years ago, I know that I really liked them and decided one day soon after to visit them and sample some more of their wines. Fast forward 19 years and a return visit to the small family owned business and the wines are still just as good and just as complex as I remember them. Their winery is not going knock your socks off with over the top opulent buildings and extravagant grounds, but their wines and hospitality are second to none in my book, and their view from their hilltop vantage point overlooking the rolling hills of this great wine country is worth the time and effort to make the trek up here. So grab you car keys, pack a picnic, and stop by to say hello to the owners, staff and perhaps make new friends as you enjoy the delicious and satisfying wines of the Palumbo family. Enjoy!

This is a small family-owned winery. It is on one of the side roads and isn't grouped with all the large popular wineries. The parking lot only has spots for about 10 cars. The indoor tasting area is a small room with a single bar. There is some seating in the outdoor area where you can you enjoy your wine and look over the vineyards. This place is suited for people who are looking for a chill and relaxing wine tasting experience. It does not look like it would be the best setting for a loud party of 12. Since this is a family-owned winery, the wine selection is somewhat limited. They only had one or two whites available. The wines they do have are good, but not extraordinary.

This was a great little hidden gem on a secret side road, up a secret driveway, in a secret barn. Shhhhh..... There is a tiny little tasting room surrounded by the beautiful vineyards. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tTUrTOQAfbRkZLms8KVo5g?select=vafQodrt12hRsCtcE_guJQ#vafQodrt12hRsCtcE_guJQ There is also a little patio to enjoy a glass or a bottle. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tTUrTOQAfbRkZLms8KVo5g?select=xI8XFyvCFFIfNTz6d5NRgg#xI8XFyvCFFIfNTz6d5NRgg I have a agree with the other reviews that the Syrah was wonderful. Spicy on the nose and figgy and smokey on the tongue. There are also these gorgeous hand crafted rocking chairs made from one wine barrel with no nails or screws, only handcrafted wooden pegs. Just beautiful and it was so comfortable. And proceeds go to a worthy cause. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tTUrTOQAfbRkZLms8KVo5g?select=r0Iif1f1CrfE2a3xq-KwZw#r0Iif1f1CrfE2a3xq-KwZw I usually avoid the main winery road like the plague. Too corporate, half-assed wines, chaotic, bachelorette parties, no knowledgable wine servers. This is such a nice, small, simple respite from the crazy main road and even more hidden than De Portola Rd. This is worth a quick stop on your wine tours.

The Palumbo Family vineyard is a great little family winery off the beaten path off Monte Del Oro road. They have a small tasting room that offers 5 tastings from a set menu for $15. The tasting room offered some wonderful views of the valley while trying each selection. There was a small seating area outside the tasting room and a medium sized patio area with park benches some great views. They had a good mix of reds and whites, and the GSM definitely stood out as one of the best of the lot. Ryan certainly knew his wine and history of the area. While some of the wines did not agree with my palette this time around, it was still a good experience and I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a more family oriented and less commercialized version of the Temecula wine experience.

It only took 5yrs after living in So-Cal but my wife and I finally decided to visit the Temecula Wine Region. We hit a few of the larger wineries who seemed more interested in the size of their showroom than in the quality of their product. They were ok, but nothing special. Fortunately we had not given up on finding something special to make our trip worthwhile. Our last stop was at Palumbo Family Vineyards (insert visual of the heavens parting and angels singing). In many ways Palumbo reminded us of the wineries we loved from Niagara On The Lake, Ontario Canada. They have a focused idea about what they want to accomplish, and don't worry about the "bells and whistles" that their competitors are preoccupied over. If you are a red wine fan, and I mean big bold reds that look to showcase all that the varietals can (and should) be, then you are doing yourself a disservice if you do not come here. After our tasting, we signed up to their wine club, bought a case to take home with us, and are eagerly looking forward to our next visit.

Great wines and even better people! The family even lives sustainably beyond the vines. I am a big fan of their vineyard, lifestyle and adorable dogs. The wines are all very small batch and it is clear that they are a labor of love. Cheers! Can't wait to come back!

Nice hilltop location with a lively though rather cramped tasting room. The 2010 Syrah had great body with a softly spicy finish. The other reds, on the other hand, missed the mark in one way or another...eg. imbalanced flavors or weaker tannin structure. Definitely pass on the port. The staff were certainly busy and like the more touristy spots in Napa Valley, offered little in terms of personalizing the experience.

The $15 tasting fee included five wines plus a bonus pour. Buying bottles does not waive the tasting fee. Customers were barely buying bottles to take home in Temecula. Across a four-winery tour, we saw one bottle purchased here and one bottle bought at one other winery. For whatever reason, Temecula draws drinkers, but not buyers. If they aren't coming to buy, then a "wine country experience" must be a goal. Unfortunately, the tasting rooms overlook tiny compact vineyards interspersed with large homes and power lines. I'm not saying this to simply "hate on" Temecula, but I want people searching for their first wine country experience to realize that there are prettier and more bucolic locations in other California wine regions. Palumbo has the industry-abnormal policy of pre-paying for the tasting. I doubt this started on a whim but because customers were walking out without paying. Shame on customers that drink and flee the tab. Not only it is classless, but it's illegal. You're stealing which makes you a thief. The $52 cabernet sauvignon was the best of the tasting, but still average. The rest needed work - particularly the red blends like the meritage and the "Cellar Dweller" with syrah, merlot, and cab. The vintners might be doing everything right, but the pollution from the expanded suburbia of Temecula doesn't help the growers. If the smoke from a forest fire can alter the 2008 crop in Anderson Valley, then couldn't other forms of pollution negatively impact (albeit on a lesser scale) the wine? If wine absorbs their surroundings through the soil and the air, then Temecula wines will always struggle to find a connoisseur audience and will be relegated to those with disinterested palates like bored daytrippers from San Diego and chugging bachelorettes. Monte de Oro road south of the winery is an unpaved street. Unwilling to traverse the bumpy road, we saw a Mini Cooper turn back to the paved part of Monte de Oro north of the winery.

Smaller tasting room with quaint outdoor seating. Enjoyed a bottle of Meritage with my friends.

Such a wonderful little family business. The wines were great but they only had 1 white on the tasting list. I would definitely recommend this winery if you are looking for a smaller more intimate spot to enjoy wine with great views!!

This is a very small, independent shop. Just two people staffing behind the counter. Their wines are big reds: Cab., Cab Franc, Meritage... Five wines make up the entire tasting menu; $7, relatively economical. The place is in the middle of constructing a new storage area that will provide restrooms. At the moment, only the portable kind is available. There are three large, senescent canines: they just sleep, lie around, and roam in and out of the tasting room. Not aggressive, but they do let you know who's the host. Questions of health codes and sanitary condition did come to mind. One canine took a nature's call at a visitor's car.

Enjoyable winery. This place has some of the best wine in Temecula. While you can get white wine here, the wine is predominately red, and they have some wonderful options. I try to come here every time I'm in town. It's a smaller winery, so it's not nearly as hectic as some of the bigger wineries are. The staff is friendly and often the Palumbo family is working and will tell you about their wines. Tastings are $15, which is fairly standard. The bottles are priced fairly evenly with competitive wines.

Happy Wine Club Member for over 9 years! I have joined many a wine club here in Temecula over the last 20 years, - joined, cancelled, rejoined. Palumbo is the only vineyard - that I have never considered canceling. I love my reds and hands down Palumbo has the best red's in the valley. If and when your in Temecula visit this beautiful winery, enjoy a tasting and if your not in a rush relax on the patio with a great view of the valley. If you visit around lunch time or late afternoon bring a picnic and crack open a bottle of Palumbo. It really is peaceful here.

We enjoyed this peaceful, bright-and-airy tasting room. The staff was pleasant and friendly. For a $10 fee, we tasted 5 wines, deciding on the 2012 Brezza di Mare Viognier ($24) and the 2009 Cabernet, Sophia's Vineyard ($45). Serene and pretty surroundings.