Briar Rose Winery: Temecula Valley’s Hidden Gem
June 11, 2010 by Katie
Filed under Travel + Wine, Wine & Vineyards
Nestled in a small wine region in Southern California, Temecula winery Briar Rose Winery is a hidden gem among the few dozen valley vineyards.
Quaint and story book- like, when you visit Briar Rose Winery, you’ll want to allow enough time to really taste and enjoy the wine.
The History
The tasting room is located in Snow White’s cottage. Seriously!
The previous owner worked for Walt Disney and built an exact replica of the cottage for his wife, a huge Snow White fan.
Current owners, Dorian and Les, bought the property and decided to open a winery. They keep the Disney tradition alive through the décor, music, and overall experience.
The Setting
Enjoy your wine in the tasting room, the back patio, or under a shady tree right out front. Thankfully, the wine tasting room offers a welcome reprieve from the steadily increasing Temecula summer temperatures.
Upon entering, you’ll feel like you’re on a classic movie set in Disneyland.
The Experience
Briar Rose Winery offers a tasting experience unlike any other winery in Temecula, or anywhere for that matter.
Inside, friends and couples sip wine at intimate bistro tables while the gracious hostess (and owner) Dorian gives wine tasting lessons to even the most seasoned wine enthusiasts.
Unlike other wineries, there’s no standing at crowded counters because here, at Briar Rose Winery, the wine is brought to you!
Visiting
In order to offer you an intimate experience, Briar Rose is a reservations- only winery. All it takes is a quick call ahead (or email) to verify large crowds won’t put a damper on your visit.
Definitely Taste…
Briar Rose makes a very unique beverage called Talking Frog, a wine lager. Think of it as a cross between a sparkling wine, cider, and wheat beer. You’ll just have to try it for yourself!
