Residing in Southern California gives us many benefits like being able to visit the Temecula Wine Country during the holidays. If you are so fortunate to visit, be sure you stop by all the fantastic Temecula wineries as well as the exceptional Temecula dining. Plan your visit by initially deciding at which of the many Temecula winery restaurants you wish to dine. Because there are several, this may be more difficult than you think.
The Temecula restaurant that displays Temecula Wineries best is the Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery. One of this award-winning restaurants claim to fame, is that from its picturesque hilltop location, it focuses on offering lunch (yes, it only serves lunch) to assure that you get the very best and most exceptional lunch adventure in Temecula. You should make a reservation in advance to ensure you get a table.
This expansive circular building is situated on a picturesque hill-top and offers wonderful wine country views, award-winning Falkner wines, and the delicious food of Executive Chef Gianni Ciciliot. Chef Gianni won the “Best Restaurant of Inland Empire” award for three years consecutively. His creative American/Mediterranean cuisine is simple but a step above what is offered in other Temecula dining establishments. House specials include: the Lobster Mac & Cheese (made with four cheeses, lobster, and 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 extending several exclusive deals. Christmas Lunch for two is only $55 for two plus tax and gratuity. This meal includes a choice of shared appetizer, individual entrees (such as Pan Seared Salmon or Herb Marinated Chicken), a combined dessert, and a individual 5 oz. glass of wine for each person. For Groups of eight or more diners The Pinnacle is also extending a $25/person plus tax and gratuity three-course meal of individual appetizer, entree, dessert, and a bottle of wine for each of eight diners. In order not to miss out on these specials, call the winery or make reservations online.
Temecula Wine Country further offers over 30 boutique wineries that generate handcrafted wines. Falkner Winery has the contrast of having achieved Gold Medals or better on three-quarters of the wines on Falkners wine tasting menu. Their most popular wines include their Sauvignon Blanc which won Double Gold, Best of Class two years consecutively at the prestigious San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition; their Riesling which won Gold Medal, Best of California at this years California State Fair; and their unique Amante Super Tuscan red wine that consistently wins Gold Medals year after year.
For a more party atmosphere Falkner Winery offers their propriety Luscious Lips red wine. The somewhat sweet red wine is easy to drink, wonderful tasting, and fun to share. Throughtou the holidays Falkner Winery is giving free samples of its warmed, mulled wine made with Luscious Lips called Hot Lips in both the tasting room and the Pinnacle Restaurant. Sold in a two bottle gift pack with recipe and mulling spices, this $33.95 package is amazing for any holiday party you may have or attend.
Holiday season in Temecula Wine Country would not be perfect without the chance to offer great party venues for business and social gatherings. Many wineries offer special rooms or tented spaces but none beat those offered at the Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery. The dining room upstairs can seat 170 guests as well as a band for a private party. It is available every evening for events because the restaurant serves only as a lunch venue. Downstairs of the Pinnacle offers a fabulous VIP Room which has seating for up to 18 at a single solid Alder wood table in an blocked off barrel shaped room with windows to the wine barrels outside. Also downstairs has an open Barrel Room that accommodates 60 for unique dining among the wine barrels. All events are catered by Executive Chef Gianni and his staff, with no menu selection too unique for their expertise. These venues as well as an outdoor option and production area options are also available for weddings throughout the year.
We encourage you to come to Temecula Wine Country throughout the holidays and enjoy the unique experience that southern California wineries have to offer. To contact Falkner Winery or the Pinnacle Restaurant call the winery. Come see 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 http://falknerwinery.com.
