Temecula Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Tastings & Local Guide

Summary

Temecula’s vineyards, sourdough brie and unexpected laughter

You’ll laugh with new friends on a Temecula wine tour led by local experts—tasting up to 17 wines across three unique wineries, including lunch at Maurice Car’rie and a behind-the-scenes look at Somerset’s amphora cellar. Expect music, fresh bread bowls with brie, vineyard views you’ll remember—and all tasting fees included.

What’s the experience like?

“Don’t spill your rosé!” That’s what our guide, Jen, said as we bumped along the last stretch to Falkner Winery. The party bus was already full of chatter and that kind of nervous excitement you get before a first sip. I didn’t expect the air out here to smell so green—like cut grass and something sweet. Falkner sits up high over Temecula Valley; you can see rows of vines rolling out forever. We tried six wines (the cab was my favorite but honestly I lost count), and someone started dancing when the DJ kicked in. It felt like a Saturday should feel—easy, loud, sun on your face.

Maurice Car’rie was next. Our table was waiting—bread bowl with brie already steaming in the middle. I’d heard about it but didn’t think it’d be so good; everyone just tore off hunks and passed them around. Six more tastings here too. Jen explained why their chardonnay tastes buttery (I still don’t get it but it worked). There was live music drifting over from the patio, some people singing along off-key. Lunch was included, which saved us from making weird choices after too much wine—you know?

The last stop: Somerset. This one felt different—quieter maybe? We got to peek behind the scenes into the barrel room, which smelled like wet stone and oak. The winemaker showed us these amphora pots they use (never seen those before), and I tried to ask a question but tripped over my words a bit—he just smiled and answered anyway. Five more tastings here; by then I’d stopped pretending to know what I was smelling in the glass. There were food trucks outside and some people stayed for music after, but I just sat for a while watching the light change over the vines. Still think about that view sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit three Temecula wineries

• Travel to Falkner Winery
• Enjoy six wine tastings at Falkner
• Relax and take photos at Falkner
• Travel to Maurice Car’rie Winery
• Enjoy six wine tastings and lunch
• Experience live music at Maurice Car’rie
• Travel to Somerset Winery
• Enjoy five wine tastings at Somerset
• Take behind-the-scenes winemaking tour
• Enjoy live music and food trucks at Somerset

Top questions

How many wineries are visited on this Temecula wine tour?

The tour visits three different wineries in Temecula Valley.

Are wine tasting fees included in the price?

Yes, all tasting fees are included for each winery stop.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

Yes, lunch is included at Maurice Car’rie Winery.

What kind of vehicle is used for transportation?

The tour uses an air-conditioned party bus for comfortable travel between wineries.

Do you get to see how wine is made?

Yes, at Somerset Winery there’s a behind-the-scenes tour of their winemaking process.

How many wines will I taste during the day?

You can sample up to 16 or 17 different wines across all stops.

Is live music part of the experience?

Yes, live music or DJs are often featured at Falkner and Maurice Car’rie on weekends.

Are there vegetarian options for lunch?

The reference content does not specify vegetarian options for lunch.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup in an air-conditioned party bus, guided tastings at three Temecula wineries (up to 17 wines), lunch at Maurice Car’rie with their famous bread bowl brie, plus a behind-the-scenes look at Somerset’s amphora cellar—all tasting fees covered so you can just relax and enjoy every stop.