Ponte Family Estate Winery

35053 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591

951-694-8855

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Ranked #11 of 47 attractions in Temecula

59 Reviews

Type: Wineries

Activities: Getting married

Owner description: A short drive from most cities in Southern California, amid the rolling hills of the Temecula Valley wine country, Ponte Winery awaits. After over 25...... more » Owner description: A short drive from most cities in Southern California, amid the rolling hills of the Temecula Valley wine country, Ponte Winery awaits. After over 25 years of careful farming to supply other wineries throughout California, we opened our winery and restaurant in the summer of 2003. Since then, we have become the Temecula Valley benchmark for great service and the region's finest wines. Our motto is "If you like it, it's good wine"™ and we invite you to enjoy a day in the country at Ponte. We offer a personalized, one-on-one service during the week, and a lively and happening atmosphere on the weekend and we hope you will find your experience at our winery to be like no other.The Tasting Room is open 7 days a week, from 10am-5pm.Tasting includes 6 wine tastings and a Ponte wine glassMonday-Friday, $12 per personSaturdays & Sundays, $20 per personWe will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.Please be advised that on the weekends (Saturday & Sundays) only Limos and Buses with a prior Limo Reservation will be allowed to enter the winery between 10am-12noon. To make a reservation, please visit the "Plan A Visit" page on our website or call us directly.

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KACVC

Valley Center, California

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42 reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

“Love it!”

Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Ponte has friendly and knowledgeable staff, good wines, excellent restaurant. I have been a club member for 7 years. Can get way too crowded on weekends though. Can't wait to see the new inn. More

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candls

Nottinghamshire, UK

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5 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

3 helpful votes

“Great lunch spot”

Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Although we visit Southern California every year, we have never come across the Temecula wine region. We now realise what we have missed. We chose Ponte for our wine tasting and had a great time, definitely as good as we have experienced at the Northern California wineries. The wine was delicious, and our server Renee was great. Lunch was delicious,... More

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Hello, Thank you for posting a review about your recent experience at Ponte! We are so happy you enjoyed visiting Ponte and have discovered Temecula! We look forward to welcoming you, and your friends, at Ponte again soon! Cheers, Amanda More

roxnflbk

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5 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Our favorite lunch spot.”

Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

When wine tasting in the Temecula Valley we love to have lunch at Ponte. Food is excellent and the garden area lends a beautiful background. More

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Hello, Thank you for posting a review about your recent visit to The Restaurant at Ponte. We are so happy you enjoy our garden and dining with us! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Cheers, Amanda More

Trisha P

Butte

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7 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

1 helpful vote

“All We Could Have Hoped For”

Reviewed May 5, 2012

While making the trek in the Temecula wine country, this winery is not to be missed. Great wine tasting, a little pricey, but worth it. The restaurant and gardens are a must see with vivid flowers and ornate walking paths. The tasting room is very busy with multi-faceted gifts to browse while you enjoy the wine. If you are looking... More

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Hello Trisha, Thank you for posting a review about your recent experience at Ponte! We are so happy you enjoyed your visit and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Cheers, Amanda More

sdbrat

San Diego, CA

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4 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Good dining experience”

Reviewed April 30, 2012

After reading reviews of how crowded & unfriendly the staff can be in the tasting room - especially on the weekends, I was very skeptical about visiting this winery. I was part of a party of 4 that had restaurant reservations on a Saturday afternoon. The place was packed & we ended up parking in the dirt lot (overflow parking).... More

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Hello, Thank you for writing about your recent experience at The Restaurant at Ponte. We appreciate the feedback, as our number one goal is our guests experience. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Cheers, Amanda More

NormalHeightsGirl

San Diego, CA

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9 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

15 helpful votes

“Fun and beautiful winery.”

Reviewed April 22, 2012

The wine and the food in the restaurant has slipped a little over the past few years, but it is still fun to go here. One of the prettiest wineries which also makes it one of the busiest. Come early in the day. They have a great gift shop in the tasting Rooney. More

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Hello! Thank you for posting a review about your visit to Ponte! Our guests experience is our top priority, so please don't hesitate to alert a staff member of something not meeting your expectations at the Restaurant. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Cheers, Amanda More

Mecumhalfdozen

Murrieta, CA

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12 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

1 helpful vote

“Cute and Busy”

Reviewed April 13, 2012

The tasting room is very cute inside with beautiful things to buy and browse while you taste. I've heard great things about their restaurant here, but have yet to try it. The wine is good, but is not suited to my taste. This is a very popular winery though, and I think its because of their clientele. Their wines are... More

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Thank you for posting a review about your recent experience at Ponte. We hope to welcome you to The Restaurant at Ponte soon! Cheers, Amanda More

GobClan

Temecula

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67 reviews

Reviews in 18 cities

5 helpful votes

“Good Red Wine”

Reviewed April 11, 2012

Good place in Temecula for red wine. Try their restaurant and have a flight tasting...great little holder for three great tastings. Definite stop for wine country More

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Hello, Thank you for posting a review about your recent experience at Ponte. We are glad you enjoyed your visit and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Cheers, Amanda More

AAkamine

Murrieta, California

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8 reviews

1 helpful vote

“Extra Protein”

Reviewed April 11, 2012

Went for a tasting and there were bugs in every pour. We asked the server about it and she asked sarcastically why we wouldn't enjoy some protein with our pours- I was not amused. We immediately stopped and asked for a refund. Not until we were leaving did they ask why we wanted to leave. More

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Hello, Thank you for taking the time to review your wine tasting experience from your visit last year. I would like to apologize for the service and bug infused wine you received, this can happen time to time since our tasting room doors are typically wide open. Your server should have opened a new bottle of wine for you. A... More

AroundThaWorld

Los Angeles, California

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12 reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

36 helpful votes

“Nice Birthday Lunch with the Family”

Reviewed March 27, 2012

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Love the restaurant @ Ponte! On a beautiful sunny day, this is the place to come and enjoy with your significant other, family or friends. Takes about 10-15 minutes drive once we get off the 15 freeway to get to the wineries in Temecula. Right before entering the road to the wineries, there was a bit of traffic, which was... More

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Hello! Thank you for posting such a wonderful review of your recent experience at Ponte! The dipping oil you enjoyed is Ponte's Scallion Oil! It is available for purchase in our online store and in the tasting room! We will also be opening the Ponte Vineyard Inn this Spring, so you can stay in the heart of wine country on... More