Bella Popa’s Venue Guide · Temecula Valley

Miramonte Winery

Home of Bella Popa Open Mic every Tuesday.

Miramonte is a boutique winery on Rancho California Road in the heart of Temecula Valley, with a tasting room, an American bistro, private cabanas and live music through the week. Here's what to know before you visit: food and wine, what makes it special, and the practical details.

Bella’s Upcoming Shows

An independent guide written by Bella Popa, who has performed here. It isn’t Miramonte Winery’s official page and isn’t endorsed by them. For the latest details, check miramontewinery.com.

Bella Popa with a young guitarist after his set at her Miramonte Winery open mic — Bella with a young guitarist after his set at Tuesday open mic.

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Moments at Miramonte Winery

Performer at Bella Popa Open Mic, Miramonte Winery

Performers at Bella Popa Open Mic, every Tuesday at Miramonte.

The Winery's Story

From a Local Barn to a Valley Landmark

Miramonte began in 2001, when Cane Vanderhoof bought Temecula's Piconi Winery, renamed it and replanted the estate vineyard to Syrah. Music came early: in 2002 the winery started weekly entertainment with Southern California musicians and stayed open after 5 PM, when most of the valley closed.

Today the estate covers roughly 13 acres of vineyard, with a tasting room, a bistro on the upper veranda and views across the valley. According to the winery, Fodor's Travel has called it “Temecula's hippest winery.”

Source: Miramonte Winery, Our Story

2001Cane Vanderhoof acquires Piconi Winery, renames it Miramonte and replants the estate to Syrah clones 383 and 470.
2002Weekly live entertainment begins, with the winery open past 5 PM.
2004First estate wines are released.
2008Neighboring land is added, bringing the estate vineyard to about 13 acres.
2015A bistro opens on the upper veranda.

Dining at Miramonte

Aura Bistro

Miramonte's restaurant describes itself as an American bistro. The lunch and dinner menu runs from shareable boards and pinsa-style flatbreads to salads, mains and desserts, with a separate brunch menu on weekends.

All Aboard

A shareable board of cured meats and cheeses with fruit, jam, sourdough and pinsa. Contains nuts.

$44

Roasted Roots

Hummus with roasted heirloom carrots, honey, dukkah and pomegranate.

$18

Honey Pep Flat

Pinsa Romana crust with pepperoni, feta, roasted garlic, chili and honey.

$25

Roasted Salmon + Fregola

Pan-roasted salmon over herbed fregola pasta with arugula and lemon vinaigrette.

$39

Steak Frites

Filet mignon with chimichurri or mushroom gravy and fries.

$39

Chilaquiles Verde Weekend brunch

Eggs, tortilla chips and green salsa with chicken, queso fresco and avocado.

$20

Regular menu prices from Miramonte's official lunch, dinner and brunch menus, checked October 10, 2026. Wine club members pay less. Menus change, so check the official site before you go.

Explore the Wines

Tastings & the Current Lineup

The tasting room offers two tasting experiences, and the winery's online shop lists its current reds, whites, sangria and library wines.

Walk-in

Classic Tasting

Wines6
Price$25 Mon–Thu · $30 Fri–Sun
BookingNo reservation required

A traditional tasting at the bar, guided by a wine server.

By reservation

Guided Estate Tasting

Wines8, with chef-prepared small bites
Price$100 per person
Details1.5–2 hours · 2–10 guests · 21+ only
TimesFri–Mon, 11:30 AM & 3:00 PM

A semi-private food and wine experience in the owner's tasting suite.

Reds

Estate Syrah, Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mencia, Touriga and Cabernet Sauvignon, plus the house blends 4-Torch Red, Opulente, Bin 380 and Memorial Reserve.

Whites & Rosé

Albariño, Verdelho, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Moscato, alongside 4-Torch Blanc, Opulente Blanc and a rosé.

Sangria

Red and white sangria by the bottle, plus a Sangria Club that delivers two bottles a month.

Library Collection

Older vintages released from the winery's library.

The winery doesn't list separate wine flights. Tastings and wines are from the official tasting and shop pages, checked October 10, 2026. Availability changes.

What Makes a Visit Special

Views, Music & Places to Gather

Valley Views

The winery is known for its views across Temecula Valley, and the bistro sits on the upper veranda.

Private Cabanas

Cabanas seat 4–10 guests, with a private server, a firepit and valley views. They cost $50 per person for 2 hours or $75 for 4 hours, which counts toward your food and drink, and an 18% gratuity is added.

Live Music & Events

The events calendar includes Tuesday open mic, Friday and Saturday evening music, Sunday afternoon sets, country line dancing and a monthly family movie night.

Sol Society Wine Club

Members build their own shipments and get complimentary tastings, wine and restaurant discounts, member events and access to the Members' Lounge.

From Miramonte Winery’s official website, checked October 10, 2026.

Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

4.7out of 5 from 867 reviews on OpenTable
Food 4.6 · Service 4.6 · Ambience 4.7 · Value 4.4 · checked October 10, 2026

“Great staff, great food and great Wine.”

Lizeth · OpenTable, Jan 2026

“The customer service was wonderful.”

Isabel · OpenTable, Dec 2025

Guest feedback · Summarized from recent OpenTable reviews

Setting. Guests often mention the view and the outdoor atmosphere. One reviewer felt the open tented space took away from it.
Wine & tasting room. Reviewers describe friendly, knowledgeable bartenders and enjoyable wines.
Service. Usually described as attentive and warm. One guest noted slow service on a busy, understaffed day.
Food. Mostly positive, with the mushrooms and nachos singled out, though a few guests found dishes ordinary.

Short excerpts from public guest reviews, quoted as written. These are guests’ opinions, not Bella Popa’s.

Plan Your Visit

Good to Know Before You Go

Location & Contact

Miramonte Winery
33410 Rancho California Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591

(951) 506-5500

Park in designated areas only, never in the vineyard rows. Limousines may drop off but not park on site.

Hours

Winery (official homepage)
Mon–Thu	12–6 PM
Friday	12–9 PM
Saturday	11 AM–10 PM
Sunday	11 AM–6 PM

Tasting room (official tasting page)
Mon–Thu	12–6 PM
Friday	12–8 PM
Saturday	11 AM–8 PM
Sunday	11 AM–6 PM

Aura Bistro (official menus)
Mon–Fri	Lunch & dinner all day
Sat & Sun	Brunch 11 AM–1 PM, then lunch & dinner

Evening events, including Tuesday open mic (6–9 PM), run on their own schedule. Miramonte's two official pages give different Friday and Saturday closing times, so call ahead if you're planning a late visit.

Policies

Wine service is 21+. The winery lists Saturdays as 21+ after 5 PM and says evening events are 21+ unless advertised otherwise. Bella Popa Open Mic is advertised as all ages.
Bistro tables are reserved through Miramonte's Toast booking page. The Classic Tasting needs no reservation.
Leashed, quiet pets are allowed, and service dogs are always welcome.
No outside food, drinks or music. Shirts and shoes are required.
Accessibility details aren't published, so call the winery to ask about your needs.

Information from Homepage, Tasting page, Menu, Code of conduct, Temecula Valley Winegrowers (limousine note), checked October 10, 2026.

Live at Miramonte Winery

Bella’s Upcoming Shows

Bella Popa Open Mic · Every Tuesday, 6–9 PM · Free · All ages

No upcoming public dates are posted here yet. See the full calendar or follow @bellapopamusic.

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Information checked on October 10, 2026. Menus, prices, hours and policies can change, and Miramonte Winery’s official website is always the final word. This guide is written by Bella Popa and isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by the venue.

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