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        Thornton Winery

        Appetizers
        • Brie en Croute
          warm honey, fall fruit walnuts
          $26.00
        • Calamari
          arugula, algae oil, fresno chillies, chipotle aioli, smoked sea salt
          $18.00
        • Goat Cheese
          marinated olives, herbs, grilled bread
          $14.00
        The Garden
        • Caesar
          romaine, parmesan, tortilla strips, caesar dressing
          $14.00
        • Café Champagne
          mixed greens, tomatoes golden raisins, spiced pecans, blue cheese, Thornton, champagne vinaigrette
          $16.00
        • Spring Fruit
          mixed greens, spiced cashews, bacon bridle dust, orange segments, strawberries, pears, feta cheese crumbles, pear vinaigrette
          $18.00
        Housemade Soup
        • Housemade Soup
          seasonal ingredients
          $6.00
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        Svetlana V.

        03/31/2009

        Overall
        The worst wine testing experience!!!

        The most expensive testing I've ever seen - up to $17 for 4 testings (comes to $3 for a few sips). I've never even seen anything like this even in Nor Cal which is way better for wines than So Cal. The waitress was not helpful or even nice. That is why 4 out of 14 of us refused to stay there. The rest of us regret that we stayed. The wine was TERRIBLE! Tasted like wines from Costco or Trader Joe's for $2 a bottle. I really mean it. I don't think I've had any Viognier or Chardonnay in my life than tasted worse than the ones in this winery.

        We were not told anything about the winery or their wine during an hour spent there. In the end, the waitress added a gratuity of 18 % (over $22) for bringing us glasses of that terrible wine without even talking about it. When I said that we refuse to pay gratuity she started arguing that is what they normally do.

        If this happens to you, you always have a right to refuse paying gratuity especially for poor service (like we had). So, of course, we did not pay the gratuity, but we still left the tip.

        We all left disappointed. I guess none of 14 of us will ever come back.

        Shame to this winery!!!

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        Phone: (951) 699-0099

        Address: 32575 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

        Website: http://www.thorntonwine.com

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        General Info
        Nestled in the heart of the Temecula Valley Wine Country, Thornton Winery opened in 1988. The winery combines old world style with new world taste to create award-winning and premium varietal wines. Thornton Winery is known as the original Champagne House in Temecula, creating Sparkling Wine using the Méthod Champenoise process. Café Champagne is winery's award-winning restaurant and offers a perfect pairing for Thornton wines. During the warmer months, the winery becomes one of Southern California's premier concert venues. Dave Koz, Kenny G, Chris Botti, America, Melissa Etheridge, and Chis Isaak are just a few of the amazing legends to play during Thornton's annual summer Champagne Jazz Concert Series.Nestled in the heart of the Temecula Valley Wine Country, Thornton Winery opened in 1988. The winery combines old world style with new world taste to create award-winning and premium varietal wines. Thornton Winery is known as the original Champagne House in Temecula, creating Sparkling Wine using the Méthod Champenoise process. Café Champagne is winery's award-winning restaurant and offers a perfect pairing for Thornton wines. During the warmer months, the winery becomes one of Southern California's premier concert venues. Dave Koz, Kenny G, Chris Botti, America, Melissa Etheridge, and Chis Isaak are just a few of the amazing legends to play during Thornton's annual summer Champagne Jazz Concert Series.
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        Fax: (951) 699-5536

        TollFree: (800) 966-0099

        Payment method
        amex, master card, all major credit cards, discover, visa
        Price Range
        $$
        AKA

        Cafe Champagne Cafe Champagne

        Cafe Champagne Restaurant - Thornton Winery

        Cafe Champagne

        Other Link

        http://www.thorntonwine.com

        Categories
        Wineries, American Restaurants, Restaurants, Seafood Restaurants
        Other Information

        Parking: Lot, Private

        Wi-Fi: Free

        Bike Parking: No

        Wheelchair Accessible: No

        By Appointment Only: No

        Price Range : Average

        Takes Reservations: No

        Outdoor Seating: No

        Pets Allowed: No

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