Winter Plans In Temecula Dining

Living in Southern California allows us many benefits like being able to visit the Temecula Wine Country in the middle of the holidays. If you luckily get to visit, be sure you stop by all the wonderful Temecula wineries as well as the unique Temecula dining. Plan your visit by initially determining at which of the many Temecula winery restaurants you wish to dine. Because there are several, this may be more challenging than you think.

The Temecula restaurant that showcases Temecula Wineries nicely is the Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery. One of this first-class restaurants assertion to fame, is that from its picturesque hilltop location, it centers on offering lunch (yes, it only serves lunch) to assure that you get the best and most exceptional lunch experience in Temecula. You must make a reservation ahead of time to ensure you get a table.

This lovely expansive circular building is situated on a picturesque hill-top and presents wonderful wine country views, first-class Falkner wines, and the delicious food of Executive Chef Gianni Ciciliot. Chef Gianni was awarded the “Best Restaurant of Inland Empire” award for three years in a row. His creative American/Mediterranean cuisine is simple but a step beyond what is offered in other Temecula dining restaurants. House favorites include: the Lobster Mac & Cheese (made with four cheeses, lobster, as well as prosciutto), the Ahi Crunchy Salad (blackened Ahi on baby greens with ginger, crunchy wontons, and Mandarin oranges), Seafood Portofino (pasta served with jumbo shrimp, lobster, scallops and artichoke hearts), Soy Glazed Flat Iron Steak (8 oz. marinated steak grilled in a sweet & spicy soy glaze), and the ½ Pound Rays Black Angus Burger (named after the owner, grilled to perfection, and served with Monterrey jack cheese, sauteed mushrooms, lettuce, tomato and pickle).

Between Christmas and New Years day The Pinnacle is offering several exclusive deals. Christmas Lunch for two is only $55 per couple plus tax and gratuity. This meal consists of a choice of shared appetizer, separate entrees (such as Pan Seared Salmon or Herb Marinated Chicken), a combined dessert, and a separate 5 oz. glass of delicious wine for each person. For Groups of eight or more diners The Pinnacle is also offering a $25/person plus tax and gratuity three-course meal of separate appetizer, entree, dessert, and a bottle of wine for each of eight diners. Do not miss out on these specials, call the winery or make reservations online.

Temecula Wine Country also offers more than 30 boutique wineries that generate handcrafted wines. Falkner Winery has the distinction of having won Gold Medals or better on three-quarters of the wines on their wine tasting menu. Big winners include their Sauvignon Blanc which won Double Gold, Best of Class two years in a row at the distinguished San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition; their Riesling which won Gold Medal, Best of California at this years California State Fair; as well as their unique Amante Super Tuscan red wine that always wins Gold Medals year after year.

For a more party environment Falkner Winery offers their propriety Luscious Lips red wine. This slightly sweet red wine is easy to drink, wonderful tasting, and fun to share. Throughtou the holidays Falkner Winery is offering free tastes of its warmed, mulled wine made with Luscious Lips called Hot Lips in both the tasting room and the Pinnacle Restaurant. Offered in a two bottle gift pack with recipe and mulling spices, this $33.95 package is great for any holiday party you may have or go to.

Holiday season in Temecula Wine Country would not be complete without the chance to propose great party settings for business and social gatherings. Multiple wineries propose special rooms or tented spaces but none beat those offered at the Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery. The upstairs main dining area can accommodate 170 guests as well as a band for a private gathering. It is available every evening for events because the restaurant serves only as a lunch venue. Downstairs of the Pinnacle offers a wonderful VIP Room which has seating for up to 18 at a solitare solid Alder wood table in an blocked off barrel shaped room with windows to the wine barrels outside. In addition downstairs is an open Barrel Room that seats 60 for lovely dining among the wine barrels. All events are catered by Executive Chef Gianni and his staff, with no menu request too unique for their expertise. These venues as well as an outdoor choice and production area options are also attainable for weddings throughout the year.

I encourage you to visit Temecula Wine Country throughout the holidays and enjoy the exciting experience that southern California wineries have to show you. To contact Falkner Winery or the Pinnacle Restaurant call the winery. Visit as many of the Temecula wineries as you are able and make reservations at the Pinnacle Restaurant and other Temecula restaurants.

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For lunch reservations call 951-676-8231 x1 or make them online at falknerwinery.com.