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The De Portola Wine Trail family cordially invites wine aficionados at the 2018 Big Red Fest tasting event to be held on Sunday, April 29th, 2018. This is the seventh trail event for the wineries of De Portola Road in Temecula and it has been called “The Nirvana of Wine Tasting” for Southern California. The event will feature foods from 9 local artisan chefs, each offering their specialty, and every sample will be expertly paired with 3 wines from each winery.
As a managed group tasting for wine lovers, people get to experience great wines, fabulous food, 5-star hospitality and incredible views. Participating wineries include:
- Cougar Vineyards
- Danza del Sol Winery
- Fazeli Cellars
- Frangipani
- Gershon Bachus Vintners
- Leoness Cellars
- Masia de la Vinya
- Oak Mountain Winery
- Robert Renzoni Vineyards
Event Overview
When: April 29, 2018, from 10am to 5pm
Where: De Portola Road, Temecula, CA
Phone: 855-398-9463
Tickets: $30 - $69.95
- wine tasting at each of the 10 wineries (9 stops, as Fazeli Cellars, will be pouring at Gershon Bachus)
- three 3 ounce pours of red varietals selected for the day at each of the 10 wineries
- an appetizer of gourmet food paired for the event (10 appetizer dishes available)
- a logo glass and map
The Wineries Of The De Portola Wine Trail
Cougar Vineyard & Winery
Phone: 951.491.0825
Hours: Monday - Sunday from 11:00am - 6:00pm
Address: 39870 De Portola Road, Temecula, CA 92592
Wine Tasting: $12 for 6 tastes; logo glass is not included but may be purchased for $5.
Danza del Sol Winery
Phone: 951.302.6363
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 6:00pm; Friday - Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Address: 39050 De Portola Road, Temecula, CA 92592
Wine Tasting: Standard tasting of 6 tastes for $14.
Fazeli Cellars
Phone: 951.303.3366
Hours: open daily 11:00am - 6:00pm
Address: 37320 De Portola Road, Temecula, CA 92592
Wine Tasting: includes 6 tastings; Monday - Friday: $15, Saturday - Sunday and Holidays: $20
Frangipani Estate Winery
Phone: 951.699.8845
Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Address: 39750 De Portola Road, Temecula, CA 92592
Wine Tasting: $12 standard tasting (6 wines), $15.00 premium red wine tasting (9 wines). Logo Wine Glass not included.
Gershon Bachus Vintners
Phone: 877-I-LUV-GBV
Hours: Friday and Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm; Saturday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Address: 37750 De Portola Drive, Temecula, CA 92592
Wine Tasting: $18 including tax for 6 varietals; tasting flights can vary but always include both red and white wines.
Leoness Cellars
Phone: 951.302.7601
Hours: Open daily 11:00am - 6:00pm
Address: 38311 De Portola Road, Temecula, CA 92592
Wine Tasting: cellar selection wine tasting (includes 6 tastes): $16 Monday - Friday, $20 Saturday - Sunday
Masia de la Vinya Winery
Phone: 951.303.3860
Address: 39788 Camino Arroyo Seco, Temecula, CA 92592
Hours: open daily 11:00am - 5:00pm
Wine Tasting: $14 standard tasting (6 wines), souvenir logo glass $5 plus tax
Oak Mountain Winery
Phone: 951.699.9102
Hours: open daily 11:00am - 5:00pm
Address: 36522 Via Verde, Temecula, CA 92592
Wine Tasting: Monday - Friday: $12 (6 wines), Saturday - Sunday: $15 (6 wines)
Robert Renzoni Vineyards
Phone: 951-302-VINO (8466)
Hours: open daily 11:00am - 6:00pm
Address: 37350 De Portola Road, Temecula, CA 92592
Wine Tasting: Monday - Friday: $15, Saturday - Sunday: $20
Most Popular Places to Dine on the De Portola Wine Trail
The DWT Big Red Fest is the signature event for this area. The 2018 edition featured noshes from 9 local artisan chefs, with each sample expertly paired with 3 red wines from each participating winery.
Besides offering a diverse and award-winning range of wines, most of the wineries in Temecula pride themselves with their culinary experience that elegantly complements their premium wines. We recommend the following:
Sangio's Deli at Cougar Vineyard & Winery
Open: Daily 11:00am - 6:00pm, Fri: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Salads and sandwiches are made to order with Boar's Head products.
Baba Joon's Kitchen at Fazeli Cellars
Open: Daily 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Unique and extensive
Mediterranean Persian fusion menu.
Modern feel and original twist.
The Restaurant at Leoness Cellars
Open: Fri: 11:30am-8:00pm, Sat: 11:00am-8:00pm; Sun 11:00am-5:30pm
Fantastic views and food.
Mama Rosa’s Trattoria at Robert Renzoni Winery
Open: Daily from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Tasty and original Italian dishes paired with wonderful, high-quality wines.
We Specialize in Temecula Wine Tours
Home to acres of rolling hills, beautiful vineyards and hundreds of world-class wines, Temecula Valley Wine Country is a great place for all types of occasions. It is located 60 miles north of San Diego, at the perfect distance for a day of relaxing and indulging in exquisite wines and food.
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