Wine bar
Unclaimed profileSouth Coast Winery Resort & Spa
Temecula, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
South Coast Winery pours exclusively from its own 63 acres of certified sustainable vines, with a five-wine standard tasting at $25. The winemaking team, led by Master Winemaker Jon McPherson, has racked up over 3,000 awards, including five California Winery of the Year titles. Expect a program built on estate-grown, estate-bottled wines, from double-gold sparklers to a Best of Show tawny port.
- What should I order?
- The Standard Tasting is the entry point: five wines from the Winemaker's Choice menu, covering sparkling, white, sweet, and red selections, for $25 plus tax. For a deeper dive, seek out the award-winning Brut or the 20 Year Tawny Port, a Best of Show Double Gold winner.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine club members and collectors will appreciate the six club tiers, ranging from White to Sparkling to Posse. Enthusiasts wanting a structured education can pursue WSET certification classes, while casual visitors get a straightforward, affordable tasting flight.
- When should I go?
- A weekend visit allows more time for a relaxed tasting before the crowds thin.
- What should I expect to spend?
- The standard five-wine tasting is $25 plus tax. Individual bottle and glass prices are not published in available materials, so budget beyond the tasting for a bottle purchase or a wine club membership.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A 63-acre estate that is 100% estate-grown and estate-bottled, certified sustainable since 2013. The winery's five California Winery of the Year titles and 3,000-plus awards signal a program with proven consistency, supported by a three-person winemaking team and a resort setting that ties wine to the full experience.
Beverage categories
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Wine
Estate-grown, estate-bottled program from 63 certified sustainable acres, with a five-wine tasting at $25. Led by an experienced winemaking trio, the portfolio has earned over 3,000 awards, including five California Winery of the Year titles. Wine by the glass and bottle sold on-site.
Menu strengths
- — 100% estate-grown and estate-bottled from 63 acres of certified sustainable vineyards, a rare level of control.
- — Award pedigree: over 3,000 awards, including five California Winery of the Year titles and multiple double gold medals.
- — Experienced winemaking team: Master Winemaker Jon McPherson, Winemaker Javier Flores, and Assistant Winemaker Emily Bloom.
Standout selections
- — South Coast Winery Brut – sparkling wine, double gold winner.
- — 20 Year Tawny Port – dessert wine, Best of Show Double Gold.
- — Wild Horse Peak Cabernet Sauvignon – estate-grown red from the Wild Horse Peak vineyard.
- — South Coast Winery Sauvignon Blanc – white wine, platinum winner.
Pricing: Standard tasting $25 +tax for five wines.
How it sits with the food
The tasting flight includes sparkling, white, sweet, and red wines, which can pair broadly with a charcuterie board. One guest specifically praised a private outdoor wine and charcuterie experience, though no structured food-pairing menu is documented.
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