Brewery / taproom
Unclaimed profileAkash Winery & Vineyard
Temecula, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Akash Winery & Vineyard offers a beverage program built around wine, beer, and nonalcoholic options. Wine is the focus: seated guided tastings of five specially selected wines by reservation, walk-in flights, and by-the-glass or bottle service daily. Three wine clubs provide different commitment levels. Akash also nanobrews its own beer with seasonal range, available on draft daily. Nonalcoholic choices include probiotic sodas, juices, mocktails, classic sodas, and bottled water. Large-party reservations include a beverage credit applicable across the program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Parlez vous rosé, a community-recommended pour that even non-wine drinkers enjoy. The Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat also draw praise from customers. For beer, try the seasonal nanobrewed draft. Nonalcoholic drinkers can choose from probiotic sodas, juices, or mocktails.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine-focused visitors who want structured tastings or club membership; beer drinkers interested in nanobrewed seasonal options; groups seeking a beverage credit for mixed preferences; nonalcoholic drinkers looking for more than soda.
- When should I go?
- Walk-in flights and by-the-glass service are available daily without reservation. For a seated guided tasting, reserve in advance. Large parties should plan ahead for table reservations.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Walk-in tasting flights are $35 for five 1.5-ounce pours. Seated guided tastings are $50 per guest including gratuity by reservation. Wine clubs range from $50 per month account credit to quarterly releases averaging $150-$180 and bi-annual shipments averaging $300-$350. Large-party deposits are $50 per guest, with $40 becoming a beverage credit. Private vineyard patio is $1000 for three hours, excluding food, wine, and service.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Akash produces award-winning wines and nanobrews its own beer with a dedicated tap system, offering both under one roof. Three distinct wine club tiers and a private vineyard patio add flexibility for different commitment levels and occasions.
Beverage categories
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Wine
Wine is the primary focus with multiple tasting formats: walk-in flights, by-the-glass and bottle service, and reserved seated guided tastings. Three wine club tiers offer different commitment levels. Award-winning wines and named selections like Parlez vous rosé, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscat are available.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple tasting formats including walk-in flights, by-the-glass and bottle service, and reserved seated guided tastings.
- — Three distinct wine club tiers with different commitment levels and shipping options.
- — Award-winning wines with named selections such as Parlez vous rosé, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscat.
Standout selections
- — Parlez vous rosé: a community-recommended rosé that even non-wine drinkers enjoy.
- — Sauvignon Blanc: a customer favorite, mentioned as a preferred pour.
- — Muscat: another customer favorite, noted alongside Sauvignon Blanc.
Pricing: Tasting flights $35 for 5 x 1.5 oz pours; seated guided tastings $50 per guest including gratuity; wine clubs from $50/month to $300-$350 per shipment; large-party deposit $50 per guest with $40 beverage credit; private patio $1000 for three hours.
Beer
Akash nanobrews its own beer with a range of seasonal options crafted with help from 8bit Brewing Company. Draft beer is available every day at the tasting bar without reservation, and a beer tasting can be enjoyed in lieu of a wine tasting.
Menu strengths
- — Nanobrewed beer produced on-site with a dedicated tap system.
- — Seasonal beer range crafted with the help of 8bit Brewing Company.
- — Draft beer available daily at the tasting bar without reservation.
Standout selections
- — Akash brews its own beer, described as nanobrewed, with a range of seasonal beer crafted with the help of 8bit Brewing Company.
Pricing: Beer tasting available in lieu of wine tasting; large-party deposit $50 per guest with $40 beverage credit applicable to beer.
Nonalcoholic
A wide selection of nonalcoholic options is stocked, from probiotic sodas to juices and mocktails, plus classic sodas and bottled water at the tasting bar. These can be purchased with the large-party table reservation beverage credit.
Menu strengths
- — Wide selection of nonalcoholic options including probiotic sodas, juices, mocktails, classic sodas, and bottled water.
- — Available at the tasting bar and applicable to the large-party beverage credit.
Standout selections
- — A wide selection of non-alcoholic options is stocked, from probiotic sodas to juices and mocktails, plus classic sodas and bottled water at the tasting bar.
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