Wine bar
Unclaimed profileCallaway Vineyard & Winery
Temecula, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Callaway Vineyard & Winery runs a broad portfolio across red, white, rosé, sparkling, and sweet, with named lines including Special Selection, Winemaker's Reserve, Wild Yeast, and Owner's Private Reserve. Tastings are structured: daily flights, a $20 tour, a $40 tour with tasting, and the 90-minute sommelier-hosted Crafted & Paired at $85 ($70 for Wine Club members). The multi-tier Wine Club adds complimentary tastings for two per visit, 50% off tastings for additional guests, and 20% off wine by the glass. Guests have bought bottles after tasting, including Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc.
- What should I order?
- Start with the NV Bella Blanc Sparkling Wine, then compare the 2022 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon against the 2021 Winemaker's Reserve Syrah. The 2025 Special Selection Sauvignon Blanc and 2023 Special Selection Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon round out a broad flight; the 2023 WR Late Harvest Cabernet Sauvignon closes for sweet-wine drinkers. Use the sommelier-led Crafted & Paired format to work through the range.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a wide red-to-sweet portfolio in one visit, and those considering a Wine Club tier with recurring tasting and bottle benefits. The structured formats suit groups comparing several styles rather than a single narrow pour.
- When should I go?
- Book the 90-minute Crafted & Paired experience when you want the sommelier-led tasting and culinary pairing; use the standard daily tasting or the $40 tour-with-tasting for a shorter visit.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Tastings and tours start at $20 for tour only and $40 for tour with tasting. Crafted & Paired is $85 per guest, or $70 for Wine Club members. Wine Club members get complimentary tasting for two per visit, 50% off tastings for additional guests, and 20% off wine by the glass.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A single estate portfolio spanning red, white, rosé, sparkling, and sweet, backed by multiple tasting formats and a sommelier-led 90-minute Crafted & Paired experience. The Wine Club's tiered structure and recurring member benefits are unusually detailed for a winery tasting room.
Beverage categories
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Wine
A broad estate range across red, white, rosé, sparkling, and sweet, with named Special Selection, Winemaker's Reserve, Wild Yeast, and Owner's Private Reserve lines. Structured tastings, guided tours, a sommelier-led Crafted & Paired experience, and a multi-tier Wine Club give the program unusual depth for a winery tasting room.
Menu strengths
- — Crafted & Paired is a 90-minute guided wine and culinary experience hosted by an in-house sommelier, priced at $85 per guest ($70 for Wine Club members).
- — The portfolio spans red, white, rosé, sparkling, and sweet categories, with named Special Selection, Winemaker's Reserve, Wild Yeast, and Owner's Private Reserve lines.
- — Wine Club tiers include Precious Cargo White/Red/Dolce Vita/Assorted, Owner's Private Reserve Club, Dolce Vita, Club White, Club Red, and Club Assorted, with recurring member benefits.
Standout selections
- — NV Bella Blanc Sparkling Wine: a sparkling bottling a guest enjoyed enough to consider buying before travel constraints intervened.
- — 2022 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon: a named red in the Special Selection line.
- — 2021 Winemaker's Reserve Syrah: a named red in the Winemaker's Reserve line.
- — 2025 Special Selection Sauvignon Blanc: a named white in the Special Selection line.
Pricing: Tasting formats from $20 tour only and $40 tour with tasting to $85 Crafted & Paired ($70 for Wine Club members); Wine Club members receive complimentary tasting for 2 per visit, 50% off tastings for additional guests, and 20% off wine by the glass.
How it sits with the food
Crafted & Paired is a 90-minute guided wine and culinary experience hosted by an in-house sommelier, pairing the portfolio with food; the tour-with-tasting format at $40 per person is the non-paired alternative.
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