Cougar Vineyard & Winery
Cougar Vineyard & Winery
4.5
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
We specialize in 100% Estate Italian varietals. All our wines are produced at the winery. We currently farm approximately 17 family acres. Join us next time you go to Temecula wine tasting for some of the best selection of Italian varietals around. We are known for rare Italian varietals. We successfully petitioned and received recognition of 5 varietals in the United States: Brachetto, Falanghina, Lambrusca di Alessandria, Ciliegiolo and Coda di Volpe. Come try these rare wines for a taste of Italy less travelled.
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4.5
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Matthew P
170 contributions
June 2020 • Couples
I am guessing that my experience wasn't as good as it could have been due to capacity issues, but this wasn't the best experience I have had at a winery. The cougar is good at taking my money but was a little lacking in giving me the great time i wanted.
The staff kids are nice and helpful. The sandwich i had was burned on the bread that should have been noticed but was still served to me.
The original seating was likely the 2nd to worse table on the property in the sun, even though other tables were empty in their non quarantine section of shade.
I am hopeful that i will be able to take a tour of the vineyard now. So if you reserve a spot make sure you know which table you will be seated at.
The staff kids are nice and helpful. The sandwich i had was burned on the bread that should have been noticed but was still served to me.
The original seating was likely the 2nd to worse table on the property in the sun, even though other tables were empty in their non quarantine section of shade.
I am hopeful that i will be able to take a tour of the vineyard now. So if you reserve a spot make sure you know which table you will be seated at.
Written 14 June 2020
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gwms17
Acworth, GA83 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Stopped in today for a wine tasting while out enjoying the local area. The wines were very good. I started with their sparkling Cougar Bubbly, a very good Brut, I recommend it. Finished with the reds that did not disappoint. Covid 19 precautions were in place. I’d like to return to this winery, to experience it at its pre-Covid level. Will and Sean were at the counter offering the tastings and were very knowledgeable regarding the wines, the grapes and the wine making process.
Written 28 August 2020
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Good morning Gwms17,
Thank you for taking the time to review my winery! I appreciate the details and will pass along to Will and Sean! Please do visit us again, hopefully the Covid restrictions will be behind us soon.
Please stay safe and healthy!
Jennifer
owner/winemaker
Written 29 August 2020
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Bev B
Temecula, CA4,765 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Such a wonderful winery for the view & wine & FOOD!! I went to a De Portola wine trail event here. Spectacular❤️😍! I have lived in the Temecula valley for 40 years. This winery is AMAZING of 17 years!!
Written 28 April 2024
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CentralCoastWine
Central Coast285 contributions
Nov 2012 • Friends
When I first went here, the women who worked in the tasting bar would be considered cougars. Which made it fun and funny at the same time. Now it is full of guys. Guys are behind the bar. Guys who know nothing have replaced the older women who knew everything. Although the wines are ok, the whole cougar thing is gone and now guys who would be better at McDonalds work here.
Written 18 November 2012
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Diana W
San Diego, CA2 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
I suppose I had one too many when I decided to buy a case and sign up for the wine list. Growing up in a family who are wine fanatics I appreciate the smaller wineries. However, this place does not have the wine and more importantly the customer service to compete with any of the Northern California wineries I've come to love. The wine was offensive and the post purchase customer service is worse.
For a few guzzles and a party bus I suppose this place would suffice, but don't plan any wine dinners for friends you want to keep.
For a few guzzles and a party bus I suppose this place would suffice, but don't plan any wine dinners for friends you want to keep.
Written 2 May 2013
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linda s
Las Vegas, NV26 contributions
Sept 2020
enjoyed this hillside winery, staff attentive and wine very tasty. We arrived on a very warm morning and the misters kept us cool on the patio. There's a nice deli with the varied food options.
Written 19 September 2020
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507geoffd
Kitchener, Canada128 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Amazing and fun place. Lots of great wine and they serve great food as well.
The view is breathtaking
The view is breathtaking
Written 10 February 2020
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DarylJ552
Carlsbad, CA3,405 contributions
Sept 2019
We recently went to The Cougar Winery for wine tasting and lunch on a Sunday afternoon. The wines are good and the deli serves a variety of sandwiches and pizzas. The wine tasting area was very busy and later in the afternoon they had two excellent guitar players performing Spanish style music.
Written 5 September 2019
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Good morning DarylJ552,
Thank you for reviewing my winery! Sundays and 3 day weekends are always our busy times. I'm glad that you enjoyed your wine. Did you also enjoy something from the deli? They do a great job getting those made to order items out. The musicians you listened to are here about once a month, please check our Events page and social media accounts for the musician line-up if you would like to hear them again. They ARE excellent guitar players and genuinely nice guys too. I'll pass along the kudos to them next time they are here.
Please visit us again and tell your friends and family about my small Mom-n-Pop winery.
Sincerely,
Jennifer
owner/winemaker
Written 6 September 2019
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Amanda C
Boston, MA68 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
We chose to go to this winery because its one of the only ones with a deli. We went up and ordered our food and drinks and also purchased wine glasses while we were at the register. We enjoyed a nice hour or so and had a great time watching the sunset. As we were leaving we stopped at the rest room and were chased in there by an employee that accused us of stealing the $5 glasses that we paid for earlier in the evening. She made a big scene and took the glasses, only returning them upon showing our receipt. It was very disappointing because we enjoyed a great time here but were humiliated when we were accused of stealing the glasses---it was very disappointing. Needless to say we will not be going back here.
Written 10 December 2016
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puns96ss
23 contributions
June 2013
Awesome friendly staff. 6/$15 tasting, with a really good selection. We walked out with two bottles after visiting their new deli in the back.
Written 1 July 2013
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