Wine bar
Unclaimed profileCorbeaux Wine and Tea House
Temecula, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Corbeaux Wine and Tea House blends French technique with Asian influences across a beverage program that spans tea-infused cocktails, natural wines, and a dedicated brandy selection. The cocktail menu, led by chief cocktail officer Bobby Castro, features creations like the Mushroom Negroni with hojicha. Wine tastings and pairings are praised by guests, and a non-alcoholic lineup includes Kally alternatives and tea-based drinks.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Mushroom Negroni or The Elise, a red wine sour. For wine, the 5-wine tasting offers a curated selection. Try the Argonaut Brandy for a Californian spirit, and the Kally Golden Sparkler for a non-alcoholic option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the sommelier-led list and natural wine options. Tea lovers and those seeking creative cocktails will find the tea-infused drinks intriguing. Non-alcoholic drinkers are well-catered to with Kally alternatives and tea-based refreshers.
- When should I go?
- The venue offers wine tastings and afternoon tea, making it suitable for a daytime visit. Prix fixe dinner with wine pairings is an evening option. Guests often mention the thoughtful pairings during meals.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range $15-$18, wines by the glass $13-$15, beers $9-$14, and spirits $12-$38. A 5-wine tasting is $38, and a four-wine pairing with dinner is $48.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program's tea-centric approach is distinctive, with cocktails like the Brandy Old Fashioned featuring lapsang tea. The wine list includes rare varietals like Lumassina and Aligoté, and the spirits focus on brandy from California and France. Owner Regan Schneider, a sommelier and second-generation vintner, adds credibility.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative tea-infused cocktails with a dedicated leadership team. The Mushroom Negroni and The Elise showcase the inventive use of tea and wine. Non-alcoholic versions available for some drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Innovative tea-infused cocktails; Dedicated cocktail program with named leadership
Standout selections
- — Mushroom Negroni: shiitake, brandy, hojicha, strawberry, amaro, dark chocolate
- — The Elise: red wine sour with prickly pear, lemon, egg white, bitters
- — Brandy Old Fashioned: Argonaut brandy, angostura, black walnut, lapsang tea
Pricing: Cocktails range from $15 to $18.
Wine
Diverse wine list featuring natural and rare varietals from Germany, Italy, France, and California. Sommelier-led program with in-house winemaking. Wine club benefits available.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection including natural wines; In-house winemaking with estate vineyard
Standout selections
- — Slyvaner 2023 from Battenfeld Spanier, Rheinhessen
- — Lumassina 2022 from Punta Crena, Liguria
- — Chablis 2022 from Domaine Passy le Clou
Pricing: Wine by the glass $13-$15, tasting of 5 wines $38, pairing with dinner $48.
Beer
Curated selection of four international beers, including a hefeweizen, stout, white ales, and a yuzu-infused ale. Prices are reasonable.
Standout selections
- — Yuzu White Ale: Kyoto white ale, crisp and refreshing
Pricing: Beers range from $9 to $14.
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated non-alcoholic program with Kally sparkling wine alternatives, verjus, and tea-based refreshers. Some cocktails can be made non-alcoholic, expanding the options.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated non-alcoholic beverage options; Extensive tea program providing non-alcoholic choices
Standout selections
- — Kally Golden Sparkler: sparkling wine alternative, delicate, tart, bright
- — Miss Scarlett: cherry, lemon, smokey lapsang tea
Pricing: Non-alcoholic options range from $9 to $12.
Spirits
Specialty focus on brandy and vermouth, with selections from California, France, and Spain. Presented by chief cocktail officer Bobby Castro.
Standout selections
- — Argonaut Brandy: Fresno, CA, apricot jam, fresh pear, toasted oak
- — Fanny Fougerat XO: 22-year barrel aged, dried fruits and tobacco
- — La Pivón Blanco Vermouth: semi-sweet, warm spices, citrus finish
Pricing: Spirits range from $12 to $38.
How it sits with the food
Wine pairings for the prix fixe dinner are praised by guests. The French-Asian cuisine likely complements the tea-infused cocktails and natural wines. Non-alcoholic pairings are also available, featuring teas and Kally alternatives.
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