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Recent wine competitions show that Quality is the word to attach to the description of wines at Temecula Valley's Falkner Winery. Falkner Winery promotes the fact that over 80% of the wines on their tasting menu have been awarded Gold or Silver or better medals. In addition, Falkner Winery has been recognized by Wine Enthusiast Magazine with almost a dozen wines attaining 90+ wine ratings by their expert panel.
Reservations made through our online store need at least 48 hours advanced notice (please specify date and time in the notes when booking online). The panoramic view from our front porch overlooking the vineyard is amazing. We will touch on the history of the Temecula Valley wine region, and the contribution of Falkner Winery and what makes us successful.
The Pinnacle offers great panoramic views, outstanding Mediterranean style food, and high quality service. This outstanding restaurant is open for lunches 7 days a week. Best of all, it offers the finest Temecula wine, craft cocktails and beer. Set on a 1,500 foot hilltop, The Pinnacle offers customers seating in the air conditioned indoors or on the open-air outdoor balcony. The restaurant also serves as an evening wedding and banquet venue. According to Ray Falkner, There are many fine Temecula restaurants.
Reviews (30)
Kamakazi Kriss
Jun 29, 2022
GREAT out of the way place! Kind of off the beaten path but well worth the visit! This is the only winery so far where we've liked ALL the wines weve tasted! Super dog friendly! They have a restaurant on the grounds that we did not visit. For us, this is a place where we intend on coming back to on our next vacation. I highly recommend you visit this place!
M. P.
Jun 25, 2022
Please don't come here! Go to Southcoast winery or Calloway. We had a party or over 15. We had an emailed agreement and when they forgot part of the food we agreed upon, they were upset. Then we tried to make the best of it at our table since we ordered bottles and we were told we were too loud. Just all around BAD! Don't go!
Brian W.
Jun 25, 2022
My fiance and I did a wine tasting with Glen! He was very friendly and knowledgable. He made great recommendations, based on our preferences, and made our tasting experience exceptional. The wines were delicious, fresh, and there was a wine for everyone's palette. Highly recommend Falkner Winery and Glen as your bartender!
Samantha H.
Jun 13, 2022
Made a reservation on open table for 230 I get a call from the winery stating that they stop at 2 o'clock for reservations if I could come in earlier I told them that I wasn't able to and all I got was the runaround and how they had to speak to the kitchen to make sure that they know that there's a 230 coming I would never recommend this place they should've overlooked the 30 freaking minutes and just said we'll see you when you get here but no poor poor customer service would not recommend this winery
Jennifer N.
Jun 11, 2022
Love love love our daughters wedding at Falkner Winery on May 20,2022. It was absolutely beautiful! We were worried that the new venue would not be ready but Loretta worked so hard to make sure that it was finished and beautiful! From start to finish our wedding coordinator Kimberlee was terrific. We felt like family at Falkner. All our guest have commented on the ceremony, venue, wine, food just everything couldn't of been better! Thank you for the memory of this special day!
Marsha S.
May 26, 2022
We had a wonderful lunch here yesterday. Our fantastic server was Tina. She was amazing and treated us so well. She even gave us chocolate ice cream for dessert since my husband said he loved chocolate. The food was fresh and delicious. The setting was beautiful. Thank you Tina and the rest of the staff for making us feel so welcome.
Jennie Kobzarev
May 21, 2022
Nick H.
Apr 09, 2022
Jim G.
Mar 16, 2022
Amy T.
Mar 12, 2022
Wanted to say we had a great experience first off The restaurant was superb and awesome service We also meet The manager Kieth, which also provided excellent service " thanks " Now to the tasting cellar, we were meet by Raymond, Andy, and Jordan, they all provided excellent service as well. Very much recommend Jim
Kathy F.
Feb 22, 2022
Amy G.
Feb 06, 2022
My husband and I went back to Falkner after poor service in 2018. Andy and Jordan were amazing! They provided fantastic customer service while describing the wine and answering our questions. I'm looking forward to joining their wine club and visiting them frequently. My wine preference is for single varietal reds that are super dry. They don't have many due to making wine for a wide variety of pallets. My favorite drink was the port and merlot.
Jay'S. Gaming Spot
Feb 06, 2022
Sonam M.
Jan 27, 2022
Ambiance: The outdoor view was nice. We were seated in what looked liked a banquet hall. Everyone was spread out and there is plenty of indoor seating. Taste test: We went here over winter break. Everything was tasty but we didn't order any wine. They can split the pasta for you which was nice. The chicken was tender and the flavor was on point. Nothing to complain about at this restaurant from what I remember.
C. R.
Jan 19, 2022
Katherine M.
Nov 29, 2021
Galit G.
Oct 27, 2021
Aliya Luther
Oct 14, 2021
Came here for lunch on a Monday early October! The view is great and many tables get a view as it is a circular dining room! Cocktails were half off so we switched from wine to cocktails which was nice since we had been doing a lot of wine! Cocktails were very good! we shared the Brussels and California tacos. The Brussels had blue cheese instead of goat cheese which I was a little disappointed in but they were so good I wasn't upset. The tacos were light and the tuna was smoked not fresh FYI!
Tom H.
Sep 23, 2021
We stopped by Falkner on our recent visit to Temecula to try some place different we haven't been to before. They basically have a restaurant upstairs and a barrel room that does wine tasting down in the basement. I was a little disappointed we couldn't do any wine tasting in the restaurant with a better view but the barrel room did have a solo artist performing. The wines were decent, we tried some of their premium wines but felt like their standard stuff was just as good.
Luis F.
Sep 06, 2021
Rick R.
Aug 20, 2021
What an incredible day at Falkner Winery and their Pinnacle restaurant. We just joined their club so we decided to pick up our Aug shipment and enjoy a meal and some tastings. Not only is their wine phenomenal and their food marvelous but their staff is out of this world! A special thank you goes out to Tina in the Pinnacle restaurant and Raymond in the tasting room.
These two made us feel like family and offered some of the best service we have seen in a very long time. Thank you Falkner family for this enjoyable day. We can't wait to see you in Oct for another great experience!
These two made us feel like family and offered some of the best service we have seen in a very long time. Thank you Falkner family for this enjoyable day. We can't wait to see you in Oct for another great experience!
M. Spencer H.
Jul 16, 2021
With a great list of wines (so many gold medal winners) and a good price $20 for a tasting of 6, this is easily one of my favorite places in Temecula. They even have a list of sweet wines, so there's truly something for everyone. Beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and a lovely tasting room underneath the restaurant. After a discussion with Andy about our purchase selections, I couldn't help but join the wine club!
Krista Palmer
May 23, 2021
Falkner Winery provided the perfect backdrop for our wedding ceremony. The winery is situated on a picturesque hilltop and features a garden-like ceremony pad as well as sprawling vines to take photos in. We toured a few other wineries in the area, and none of them compare in beauty or affordability. Falkner Winery is also uniquely situated in Temecula Wine Country.
It is off of the main road and higher in elevation than most of the other wineries. For us, this meant that we didn't have to deal with unpleasant road noise (which was present at the other venues we toured) AND we had the benefit of a delightful breeze. The ceremony space is separated from the winery restaurant, ensuring only you and your guests are present at your ceremony.
Many other venues are less private. One venue we toured would have had people about a hundred feet away wine tasting and looking in on our entire ceremony. This is common at many wineries due to their setup. Obviously, the privacy afforded at Falkner is truly a gem. Loretta, the owner, is incredibly sweet and helped us think about all the specifics of our day.
She worked with us to ensure everything would run smoothly. Our venue coordinator, Tina, also made sure we were taken care of spectacularly day-of. She was always ready to lend a hand and take action, which I truly appreciated. The bridal changing area is a little small, but my photographers made it look amazing. Our overall experience with Falkner was incredible, and I would highly recommend their gorgeous grounds for any couple looking for a winery that offers more than just vineyard views.
I felt the magic of this venue as I was strolling down the garden path to the ceremony site. The experience made me cry that day and thinking about it now still gives me chills. Perfection!
It is off of the main road and higher in elevation than most of the other wineries. For us, this meant that we didn't have to deal with unpleasant road noise (which was present at the other venues we toured) AND we had the benefit of a delightful breeze. The ceremony space is separated from the winery restaurant, ensuring only you and your guests are present at your ceremony.
Many other venues are less private. One venue we toured would have had people about a hundred feet away wine tasting and looking in on our entire ceremony. This is common at many wineries due to their setup. Obviously, the privacy afforded at Falkner is truly a gem. Loretta, the owner, is incredibly sweet and helped us think about all the specifics of our day.
She worked with us to ensure everything would run smoothly. Our venue coordinator, Tina, also made sure we were taken care of spectacularly day-of. She was always ready to lend a hand and take action, which I truly appreciated. The bridal changing area is a little small, but my photographers made it look amazing. Our overall experience with Falkner was incredible, and I would highly recommend their gorgeous grounds for any couple looking for a winery that offers more than just vineyard views.
I felt the magic of this venue as I was strolling down the garden path to the ceremony site. The experience made me cry that day and thinking about it now still gives me chills. Perfection!
Angela Sanderson
May 19, 2021
Jennifer V.
May 08, 2021
Since a good chunk of my bridal party lives in SoCal now due to the increasing cost of living in San Francisco and being in the military, I decided to drive down to celebrate with them. Its an upcoming wedding after all, as well as my little sister's birthday weekend (she wasn't able to celebrate becoming legal to drink due to school & covid) so we opted to go for the classy, non ratchet, bougie wine tasting route. We're no wine connoisseurs, just wanted to try for the experience.
When I began my research the week prior, most wineries were either booked, did not accommodate groups larger than 6, or it was first come first serve. Having to been to Napa before & during covid, I knew it was best to reserve, as well as check for covid compliance. I saw on the Falkner website and through yelp reviews, that they were safe to go to, social distanced, and could accommodate parties larger than 6.
I was with a party of 9, all of us filipino or Hispanic, 4 couples plus my sister, and all vaccinated due to either being in the military or health care field. I emailed them on a Wednesday afternoon, received a response the following morning, confirmed same day, drove down Friday night after work, and showed up Saturday afternoon. Come Saturday, driving to Temecula, the winery isn't hard to miss. It's perched on a hill.
Parking was easy. I followed the wine tasting sign assuming it was all going to be outdoor. I checked in with an employee and they actually brought us down to the lower level members area. Hallie helped us out. She was absolutely amazing. Now I've gone to my share of pretentious, snobby, bougie wineries in Napa & Sonoma. Being a young girl of color made me feel a little out of place at those spots, but Hallie was our homie.
My entire party loved the experience. I wasn't expecting homegirl to keep it lit. It was wine drinking, not wine tasting, and I ain't complaining. She also showed us the outside area that is used for weddings. Perfect photo op. Now the fiance, cousins, and I have impromptu engagement photos as well as several bottles of the seductive series sweet wines. I can't thank Hallie enough for making my bridal shower/engagement party celebration such a memorable one.
When I began my research the week prior, most wineries were either booked, did not accommodate groups larger than 6, or it was first come first serve. Having to been to Napa before & during covid, I knew it was best to reserve, as well as check for covid compliance. I saw on the Falkner website and through yelp reviews, that they were safe to go to, social distanced, and could accommodate parties larger than 6.
I was with a party of 9, all of us filipino or Hispanic, 4 couples plus my sister, and all vaccinated due to either being in the military or health care field. I emailed them on a Wednesday afternoon, received a response the following morning, confirmed same day, drove down Friday night after work, and showed up Saturday afternoon. Come Saturday, driving to Temecula, the winery isn't hard to miss. It's perched on a hill.
Parking was easy. I followed the wine tasting sign assuming it was all going to be outdoor. I checked in with an employee and they actually brought us down to the lower level members area. Hallie helped us out. She was absolutely amazing. Now I've gone to my share of pretentious, snobby, bougie wineries in Napa & Sonoma. Being a young girl of color made me feel a little out of place at those spots, but Hallie was our homie.
My entire party loved the experience. I wasn't expecting homegirl to keep it lit. It was wine drinking, not wine tasting, and I ain't complaining. She also showed us the outside area that is used for weddings. Perfect photo op. Now the fiance, cousins, and I have impromptu engagement photos as well as several bottles of the seductive series sweet wines. I can't thank Hallie enough for making my bridal shower/engagement party celebration such a memorable one.
Venesse F.
May 03, 2021
I came here for the first time with my cousins for a reserved wine tasting. Thank goodness they were able to accommodate us because we were a party of 9. It's $25 for 6 tastings. You can choose from whites, sweet, and reds. Hallie helped us through our experience and she was great! She made the experience more enjoyable and told us to take pictures in the back. The view was exquisite. I went home with a case of Amante and Viognier.
Joshua D.
Mar 25, 2021
Kristi and Betty are awesome go see them at the our door tasting room - tip big it helps- this place is beautiful and well-kept the wine is delicious and I think that they have the best glasses at all the wineries. I don't remember much after taking a limo bus up there but I do remember these two standing out. I don't drink often but when I do it's from this winery better than anything in Temecula Valley. So I blacked out
Rachel Cook
Mar 10, 2021
Natasha Ekasumara
Jun 06, 2018
Benny Chupinij
Oct 27, 2016
The location of the Winery was very beautiful. Plenty of parking spots. Maybe I went when it wasn't busy but didn't feel the 100% customer service. Several wineries in the area spend a great deal of time to explain some history and the types of wines they offer. This Winery seemed more basic, get your wine tasting in and that's it. The red wines I did have were very good though.