Thornton Winery
Gateway to Temecula Valley's Wine Country in Southern California


Celebrating 22 Years of Excellence – Thornton Winery is The Premiere Food, Wine, and Music Experience in Southern California’s Temecula Valley Wine Country; and is the perfect venue for Weddings, Banquets, and Winery Tours.

Set majestically at the gateway to Temecula Valley's Wine Country in Southern California, Thornton Winery combines old world style with new world taste to create award-winning and premium varietal wines that emulate the classic wine styles of the Mediterranean and Rhône regions. Proven to be the best for producing fine quality Sparkling Wine/Champagne, Thornton Winery uses The Méthode Champenoise. The winery, an elegant French-style chateau overlooking the graceful vineyards of the Temecula Valley, highlights Café Champagne - a Four Star award-winning gourmet restaurant, a breathtaking Fountain Terrace, Herb Gardens, Gift Shop, and Champagne Lounge. The winery is the perfect venue for the widely popular, annual Champagne Jazz concert series that is held annually from April through Ocober; and offers fabulous facilities for Weddings, Banquets, and Winery Tours.

Wine & Champagne
Thornton Winery produces award-winning champagne, and red and white wines that burst with flavor, showcasing the distinct characteristics of the varietals included in the blend using whole cluster pressing, extensive blending, barrel aging, and different vinification techniques. From the beginning, Thornton Winery has utilized skills perfected in blending Méthode Champenoise Sparkling Wine/Champagne and then applied them to their premium varietal still wines. The final steps in the Méthode Champenoise process are visible through the gift shop windows at the winery. Raised on family vineyards in Ukiah, California, Thornton Winery’s Winemaker Don Reha has an extensive wine background. Free Public Winery Tours are held on weekends, and the Tasting Room & Gift Shop are open daily. The tasting room offers sits down service where appetizers may be ordered. Join Thornton Winery’s special Reserve Club and receive a full case of Thornton Varietal Wine, or join Club de Vin and receive two bottles of carefully selected, hand-crafted wines every other month, plus other discounts. Gift cards are available. Thornton Wines are also available for purchase online. 

Café Champagne
Overseen by Executive Chef Steve Pickell, the gold medal award-winning, Café Champagne at Thornton Winery offers the perfect combination of French Country Elegance with "Contemporary Fusion Cuisine" to create a well-rounded flair for the total gourmet experience. Learn More & Get Recipes!

Banquet,  Wedding & Corporate Meeting Facilities
Thornton Winery offers a beautiful setting for any occasion where weddings, corporate meetings and private functions can be held in the elegant Vineyard View Room, the romantic Champagne Caves, or al fresco on the Fountain Terrace, overlooking the beautiful Temecula Valley vineyards. Learn More!

Thornton Winery on Big Blend Radio
Discussing Thornton's wines and winemaking, food and wine pairings, gourmet cooking, wedding and event planning; Winemaker Don Reha, Café Champagne's Executive Chef Steve Pickell, and Thornton Winery's Event Planning Specialists are regular guests on various Big Blend Radio shows. Listen to the Interviews.

2 for 1 Wine Tasting Special
Come enjoy a Mixed Tasting at Thornton Winery! Must be at least 21 years of age to participate. Redeemable at the Champagne Lounge, Sunday -Friday. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or discounts. Special ends Dec. 31, 2010. Click Here for Coupon

Special Events
22nd Annual Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series - Running until October 16, the 22nd Annual Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series continues to provide a stellar lineup of nationally renowned contemporary jazz artists. The intimate and acoustically superb Mediterranean fountain terrace, overlooking the beautiful Temecula Wine Country, offers a memorable and unique concert experience unmatched in Southern California.
 
Celebrating 22 Years of Excellence – Thornton Winery is The Premiere Food, Wine, and Music Experience in Southern California’s Temecula Valley Wine Country!