Valentine’s Day 2026: Dining, dancing and more at Temecula Valley wineries
Valentine’s Day is so big in Temecula Valley Wine Country that it calls February the “month of romance.”
There are nearly 50 wineries in the rolling hills of southwest Riverside County, many with hotels and restaurants that will be set up to serve multi-course dinners with filet mignon, salmon and chocolate desserts. Several will have dining, dancing and musicians as well. Some events are already selling out.
Valentine’s Day falls on Saturday, Feb. 14, this year, when most of the festivities will take place. But some wineries are spreading out their celebrations.
Galentine’s Day is coming into its own with events that include shopping and dressing up. Feb. 13 is the traditional day for female bonding, but in wine country events can be found throughout the first half of the month.
Here are some events that wineries have announced on their websites or in social media. Prices included here are usually per person and don’t include taxes, fees or tips. Most wineries offer memberships, and club members can often get discounts.
Some but not all websites list full Valentine’s Day menus.
Check out the details yourself before committing.
Akash Winery: A couples pizza-making class will take place at noon on Feb. 14. “The event includes a sparkling wine and antipasti welcome, chocolate truffles and a take-home kit. The cost is $180 per couple. “50 First Dates” will screen on the patio with pizza and wine at 6 p.m. Space is limited. Book in advance and bring a blanket. The cost is $59 per couple. 39730 Calle Contento, Temecula. 951-888-1393, akashwinery.com
Altisma Winery: A Galentine’s Girl Dinner will take place at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12 in Gaspar’s Restaurant. It costs $65 plus tax and 20% gratuity. A Valentine’s Day menu will be served all day on Feb. 14. There will be live music all weekend. 7440 De Portola Road, Temecula. 951-422-2525, altisimawinery.com
Bella Vista Winery: There will be a three-course dinner with piano music in the winery’s Cilurzu speakeasy at 6 p.m. Feb. 13. Entrees are filet mignon or Atlantic salmon with crusted blue crab. The cost is $170 per couple. 41220 Calle Contento, Temecula. bellavistawinery.com
Briar Rose Winery: The property will be decked out in pink and red for tastings during Galentine’s Day Weekend, noon-5 p.m. Feb. 5-8. Reservations are recommended. Valentine’s Day Weekend runs Feb. 12-16. 41720 Calle Cabrillo, Temecula. briarrosewinery.com
Callaway Vineyard & Winery: Meritage Restaurant will serve a four-course meal on Feb. 14. The cost is $120 per person. 32720 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-676-4001, callawaywinery.com
Europa Village: There will be a Gallentine’s Soiree at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6; tickets are $89. A four-course L’Amour Dinner on Feb. 13-14 features live music. Tickets are $120. 41150 Via Europa, Temecula. 951-506-1818, europavillage.com
Falkner Winery: The Pinnacle Restaurant will be serving a Valentine’s dinner with filet mignon or salmon Wellington 5:30-9 p.m. Feb. 13-14. It costs $159 per person. There’s also lunch for two at $79. 40620 Calle Contento, Temecula. 951-676-8231. falknerwinery.com
Frangipani Estate Winery: A Valentine’s dinner with grilled steak or salmon will take place at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13-14. The cost is $79 per person. Reservations are required by Feb. 7. 9750 De Portola Road, Temecula. frangipanievents.com
Inn at Churon Winery: A five-course dinner will be served Feb. 13-14. Entrées include filet mignon and salmon. Seatings are at 5 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $130. 33233 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-694-9071, innatchuronwinery.com
Leoness Cellars: “Love in the Barrel Room” is a members-only party with a charcuterie station and dancing 6-9 p.m. Feb. 13; tickets are $65 per couple. “Love in the Restaurant” is a Valentine’s dinner 5-9 p.m. Feb. 14. It costs $95 per person. 38311 De Portola Road, Temecula. 951-302-7601, leonesscellars.com
Lorimar Vineyards & Winery: Valentine’s Day dinner with live music will be served at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., Feb. 14. The cost is $100. 39990 Anza Road, Temecula, 92592. 951-694-6699, lorimarwinery.com
Miramonte Winery: “An Intimate Affair,” a four-course dinner beginning with a champagne reception, will take place 6-9 p.m. on Feb. 12. Entrees include petite filet mignon and coq au vin. The price is $175 per person. The winery will celebrate Galentine’s Day 3-10 p.m. Feb. 13 with an outdoor market, mini massages, candle vendors and music by Deejay Prophet in the evening. 33410 Rancho California Road,Temecula. 951-506-5500. miramontewinery.com
Oak Mountain Winery: Celebrating starts on Feb. 6 with Valentine’s Movie Night, 5:30 p.m., followed by Palentine’s Day with discount wine and beer, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 11, and a Pawlentine’s Pawty, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 12. “A Toast to Love Weekend” begins at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 with standup by Richard Villa. Dinner with live music at $169 per person will take place Feb. 14. And Salsa Sunday with live music will be 2-6 p.m. Feb. 15. 36522 Vía Verde, Temecula. 951-699-9102, oakmountainwinery.com
Peltzer Winery: Galentine’s Day with food, drink, shopping and music will be 5:30-8:30 p.m Feb. 13. A “Love is Blind” tasting with four mystery wines, will take place 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 14. The cost is $25. 40275 Calle Contento, Temecula. 951-888-2008, peltzerwinery.com
Ponte Winery: A candlelight dinner on Feb. 14 is sold out, but the winery has added a second night on Feb. 13. The entrée is filet mignon, and the price is $140 per person. 35053 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-694-8855, pontewinery.com
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa: The resort will turn its tasting room over to a Galentine’s dance with a DJ, 4-8 p.m. Feb. 13. Couples will take to the tasting room floor 4-8 p.m. Feb. 14. There will be a prix fixe dinner in the Vineyard Rose Restaurant 5:30-9 p.m. Entrées will include filet mignon and roasted halibut. The price is $95 per person. 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-587-9463, southcoastwinery.com
Thornton Winery: A Valentine’s dinner in Cafe Champagne Restaurant will feature a choice of filet mignon, roasted chicken or Chilean seabass. It costs $115 per person. 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula. thorntonwine.com
Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards: A Sweethearts Ball Valentine’s Day Dinner will take place 6-10 p.m. on Feb. 14 with dining, dancing and live music. The entrée is steak Diane. The event is for adults 21 years and older, and black tie is encouraged. The cost is $170 per person. 35960 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-699-9463, wilsoncreekwinery.com