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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I go wine tasting, this place is always on my list of stops. Most people talk about the Almond Champagne but has a very tasty assortment of other wines. I found the wine staff to not only be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a wedding... it was hot and we kinda got twisted with our directions (even with the iPhone in hand!). But the venue was sweet and the reception was nice. Nice grounds. Great, attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This winery restaurant does a great job!! The food was very good, it was hard to decide what to have. Portions a little bit on the big side for us, but we did take some home. Shaded outdoor dining...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If there was a magical place where adults could run and play in, it would be here. For my friend's bachelorette party we went wine tasting in Temecula, and upon her request we stopped here (this being...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely my favorite Temecula Valley winery to have fun at. It is one of the larger wineries in the area and is definitely the most popular judging by the constant crowds. On the weekends it is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful venue! It reminds me of Viansa Winery in Sonoma but with plenty of more open space. I really do think that's key to a relaxing environment... lots of green, grass, and open space to chill...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this was a beautiful winery. I'd never been to Temecula and my bridesmaids took me here for my bachelorette party. There's horseback riding right next to this place so we booked...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first time going to Temecula's Wineries and won't be my last.Wilson Creek Winery was the last vineyard my boyfriend and his sister took me to.The winery I agree with the reviews has a very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wilson Creek Winery lunch!!!! MmMM!MM!mm! My girls brought me here for my birthday!!!! We had some tastings and then came here for lunch where ended up snacking more than eating. We ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really touristy spot in the Temecula wine scene. Sure, the place is pretty, but not 100% sure if it's worth the hoopla. I did enjoy the almond champagne, but luckily I don't have to go...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While this winery was nice to look at, it was probably the most touristy/commercialized one that I visited while in Temecula. Not surprisingly, I see their wines at the grocery store on a regular...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We usually go to Ponte or Thorntons, but we wanted to try some place different. Creekside Grille has a nice outside patio area with a nice view of their vineyard. I had the Grilled Albacore sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the bigger wineries in Temecula and was the only one that I have seen stuff from that is in local grocery stores (I have seen their almond champagne at a Ralphs). I figured since they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Temecula is becoming known for its great wines, but what is great wine without great food? Throughout Rancho California and the DePortola Wine Trail, great bistros are appearing everywhere. Wilson...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Good: Nice setting, pretty wedding locale. Wedding/banquet staff are awesome. Also, Creekside Grille restaurant is priced very reasonably - good portions and tasty food. Plus, I mean their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was a wine club member at this establishment for about one year. I do fancy wine and the tours of the winery definitely can transform one into a connoisseur. Depending on which day you attend...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(Visited late April, 2009)Being my fourth and likely last trip to Temecula for awhile, I figured I had to stop at the second of two locations that many seem to see as the standard bearers for the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a weekday. Boy what a big difference between your experience during a weekday versus a weekend. Weekends are a zoo! I'd recommend coming on a weekday if you can. My friend and I packed a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not too impressed with the wine. The grounds are beautiful but the wine doesn't do it for me. Even their most popular wine, the almond champagne, was a disappointment to me. Bummer. . . Next wine...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Such nice atmosphere- so pretty. Not that much bang for your buck. Almond champagne is nice- you can get it at Costco. Go for the scenery- not big pours and super yummy wine.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
almond champagne.. enough said ! :Dpicnic area is cute.. they have re-done it a little and now its a little crazy.. but its nice.. they have a bunch of bars to get your tastes at so you can jump...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Warning: "You'll shoot your eye out"Am I referencing A Christmas Story? Maybe just a little, but in addition to that, I am warning you, so listen up... The Wilson Creek Champagne bottles are a force...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I think of Wilson Creek, besides the nice picnic seating area, I think of words like conglomerate. Corporate. McDonaldized. Large. I can't say I'm super fond of this winery. It's pretty, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wilson Creek is like Ikea -- generic, clean, and accessible to everyone. Don't waste your $10 on the 5 tastings. Just buy a bottle of the almond champagne, grab a table outside, and enjoy watching...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After experiencing many Napa wineries, I wasn't sure how I would feel about the ones in Temecula. However, I was pleasantly pleased when I learned that for $10 you get 5 tastings AND a free souvenir...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you've been through here, the only thing you know when you is leave is, "Damn, that Almond Champagne was delicious!" Thats all I heard as we were leaving and all I heard on the way home. Wilson...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chef Clay Blake has a unique menu with some great choices. The spirited melon appetizer with melons, prosciutto, local Winchester Farms Gouda, was perfect in the warm sun. The spinach and strawberry...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was hot, it was memorial day weekend, and so many wineries near by. We stopped by this place and tasted some wine. I was with someone who hardly drinks. So I did all the wine tasting. OK, wines...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The building and property are huge and the feeling is very commercial. Lots of souvenirs available for purchase from aprons and t-shirts to sunglasses and painted champagne flutes. Of course, they are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this restaurant. If you're in the area and are seeking out a good meal I would really recommend it. I thought it was better than the smokehouse at Ponte. This is a review of the outdoor eating...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really nice. They have a lot of open floor space which is quite useful since this seems to be a popular stop for tour buses. There is a lot of touristy stuff around, but it acts to give...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine introduced me to their famous Almond Champagne and I was in love. It's more common now and you can find it in grocery stores and BevMo's so I was excited to go check out their winery...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only two words that you need to know = Almond Champagne.Wilson Creek Almond bubbles are a staple in my house. It's difficult to find here in the Bay, however BevMo and World Market occasionally...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a blast today. I somehow always never go down that far and skip this place. Not anymore! The grounds are really beautiful and the wine is tasty. I only have a few favorites in Temecula...the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm writing a kinda-sorta review....my friend and I didnt actually drink one drop from this place, hence the three star rating...to be fair from what I DID experience, I wanted to post a few pictures,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm afraid I don't remember anything about the Wilson Creek Winery's wines. OK, I do remember their "OMG Almond Champagne" which was OMG sparkling wine flavored with OMG almond extract. OMG eww.I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wilson Creek is certainly very popular for their Almond Champagne. Whenever my friends and I drive down to Temecula, it is always the first stop. It's a good start of the day. There is a nice patio...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love Wilson Creek. I am a wine club member there, and I will remain a wine club member, but I think I am done tasting.They have just gotten way too popular, and they need to expand and hire...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: Food poisoning. Stay away from the little refridge with food that's located in the tasting room! My roommate and I shared a salami and cheese plate and both of us had a very unpleasant...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wilson Creek is the last big winery on Rancho California Road and it is truly worth saving the best for last. I've purchased the Almond Champagne in stores before, and didn't think it was spectacular...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wilson Creek is one of the BIG wineries in the area. They are constantly expanding and adding, so more than likely, you will see some construction when you visit. A good thing for the business,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Well, Wilson Creek just lost a customer. And yes, that means I will not be buying your almond champagne at Costco any longer either!! It's too bad because aside from sometimes being a bit crowded,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BEAUTIFUL.. i went here on one of those day trip winery things and it was absolutely amazing. The property is breathtaking and the golden retrievers frolicking around made me squeal with delight!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
definitely one of the more commercial wineries in temecula valley. the only place that asked for my id. i thought "damn, im not going to get any extra pours out of this place." haha, i was wrong....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My absolute favorite place in the world! The staff is GREAT, the Wine is GREAT, and the place is beautiful!
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came across this place several years ago and since then discovered my love for Almond Champagne. Previous to this amazing discovery I hated champagne. My boyfriend took me wine tasting this past...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food: had originally wanted to go to the smokehouse at ponte but the wait was 1.5 hours. screw that. the hostess told us wilson creek had opened a new restaurant with patio seating just down the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, they are famous for their Almond Champagne but a few other wines are worth a try as well. Try the white cab and the Legacy...both a really great. And if you have the urge to buy a bottle of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came up here about a year ago for Mother's Day and was very impressed. They have this great picnic area that you can bring lunch up to and enjoy the scenery, and of course you can pop into the winery...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wilson Creek Winery is truly breathtaking, but a bit more about the showiness of the facilities than the beauty of the surrounding area. Their pavilions, restaurants, outdoor cafes, and large...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful place. $10 for 5 or 6 tastings, I forget. But the almond champagne was BOMB. Delicious. My favorite! And you also keep the glass at the end. Very nice place to walk around.
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Heavens to Betsy I felt like I was back in the Old South with the large estate-like manor that is Wilson Creek winery. The landscaping and the grounds are beautiful--spots for taking beautiful winery...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars thanks to the always grand finale of Almond Champagne.We began with the Chardonnay which was good, generic and well rounded, followed by the Viognier. From there we went on to a Syrah only...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The almond champagne, port, and sherry were good, but the attitude of our wine pourer was not. He was not friendly at all, so we decided that they didn't need any more of our money.
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I did a wine tasting here. This is the scoop...5 tastes for $10. You choose what you want. You keep the glass.If you like meritages, go with the 2005 Legacy. I had that one first and it ruined me for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love wine tasting tours.You start out smelling the bouquet and saying what lovely peach overtones with a subtle nuance or summer berries the wine has, and by the end you are lucky if you can speak...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
sure this was the last of our 6 winery stop so we were good and sloshed by the time we got there. It was annoying having to show your id so much but I guess it just depends on the chick pouring your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've come here twice. The first time would have been 4 stars, but the second would be 2. The service is quite unpredictable I think.... the second time I went, the lady pouring our wine was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the only semi-decent drink at this winery was their almond champagne (which was a bit on the sweet side...and why is it call "champagne" when it's not even from that region????) besides that, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ape and I stopped off first at Wilson's Creek Winery on our Saturday wine tasting trip to Temecula. After our IDs were thoroughly checked by the girl working the cash register on the front deck, we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The staff was very nice and personable. The golden retriever that greeted us at the door was adorable. The wine was very good and the grounds, beautiful! We felt very comfortable. We would definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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I know this is a winery and they make excellent wine here, but they are most famous for their unique and fabulous Almond Champagne. this is the only champagne I will drink now. This is a very beautiful winery....
kudzu.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped by Wilson Creek with my cousin who was in town for a weekend visit. She had never been wine tasting but I was fairly familiar with Temecula wineries and was - still am - a member at one of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ha...thanks to yelp's acknowledgement that the almond champagne is sold for cheap at costco, we came here to try other wines. needless to say, they were all pretty good. seems like one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! My first trip up to Temecula for a wine tasting tour. We had lunch at a diff winery as we were leaving someone suggested this one to us, especially if you enjoy Champagne! (I DO!)It...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Swill!!! This stuff is BAD. Almond Champange...it's doesn't get worse. Stick to the whites, stay away from the reds...stay away completely if you can!
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been a fan of nuts or anything nutty in flavor (that's what she said) so I knew I wouldn't enjoy the Almond Champagne...and I didn't. What I did enjoy was the white cabernet...YES White...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yes i enjoyed the almond champagne and port wine that they are famous for...but i was more impressed with the staff and grounds of this winery. tastings are 5 for $10 which seems to be a pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is this, Almond Champagne....... BARF!!! People who drink this swill probably have boxed White Zinfandel in their ice chest on the floor of their trailer!The place does get VERY crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I popped my wine tour cherry at Wilson Creek. Having just moved to CA a few months before my August 2006 visit, I was excited to get into the California wine scene. I think that for a first timer,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
almond champagne... yum... chocolate cups even better! Must try.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Creek has a reputation for being the most popular winery to visit in Temecula. There are many reasons for this: from the hate-me-or-love-me Almond Champagne (most people are in the love-me...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Almond champagne some port = angel kiss and it was great. Also was a healthy pour.I like the mixing of wines, a friend had a splash of reisling in her cuvee and it was nice. (I like sweet wines.)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here two or three times. Their food is above average but I wouldn't drive all the way from San Diego just for the food. The signature item are the almond champagne which you can but for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I attended a wedding here this last October, and it was really nice. The ceremony was held outside, with the bride and groom exchanging vows in the gazebo, and the walkway from the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wilson Creek, you'll either love it,like it a lot, or you'll hate it. Yes, it's probably the most popular destination on the tasting circuit. Because of the almond champagne, Cream sherry, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't care for any of the wines, which is okay, and the grounds and winery itself were both too touristy and kitschy for my taste. (Case in point: a photo of the entire family behind the counter,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hate it when the wine becomes secondary to the scene ... and that's what's happened with Ponte and Wilson Creek. The game was over for me when I saw the sign in the parking lot especially for limo...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As you probably already figured out, it is not my style to review anything unless I know it intimately. Well, this winery is going to be one of my few exceptions. I have never actually been there....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before going to Wilson Creek, I had only tried their almond champagne, which is delicious! I was pleased to find that they offer a lot more than just their famous champagne. The 2005 estate chardonnay...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap plonk for the tourists!This was the first stop on an afternoon of wine tasting with friends who live down the road. We love wine and honestly get up to Napa/Sonoma far more frequent;y than we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been to a wine tasting before, even though I love wine. So the night after we went to Pechanga, we decided to do a wine tour.We missed the bus for the tour around the wineries in Temecula,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to rail on a winery from the local area but in this case they deserve it. First off I hate almond champagne. I tasted this stuff at a new years party and I jumped back in revulsion. I tasted it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was our 2nd winery stop on our Grapeline adventure; and its also where we stopped for our included lunch.First of all; let me address the subject of what this winery is most known for - their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wilson Creek Winery is most famous for their almond champagne, which is good. Don't buy the bottles there though, as they sell them in supermarkets for much much cheaper.However, the red wine...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad at all. What I don't think anyone has mentioned about this place is that the almond champagne is key ;). The wine isn't half bad either. I wouldn't say its better than two buck chuck, but its...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am giving this place three stars *in spite of* the almond champagne, which to me tasted like an almond-flavored wine cooler (yuck), but I guess it's all a matter of taste. The scantily-clad young...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ended up going there since I was familiar with their Almond Champagne from Costco. Basicallly the set up is like a tourist attraction with the a little gift shop. The wine bar was packed on a Sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ah Wilson Creek, home of the "Oh my Gosh" almond champagne. Just to let you in on a little inside information, God hates it when it's referred to as almond champagne. Unless it's from France, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You come to Wilson Creek for the almond champagne.I'll say it again: ALMOND CHAMPAGNE!!!!As if the almond champagne wasn't good enough, there is the chocolate port and the cream sherry and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It has been said before, but I am just going to add to the hype. You gotta go to the Wilson Creek Winery for one reason: Almond Champagne. There are few things that my family agrees upon, but we all...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wilson Creek Winery really has the right idea. I really liked how they offered a variety of tasting areas.. we first tried the indoor-entry shop tasting bar, then the cool & damp cellar tasting bar &...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not the most fab winery ever, but they were friendly and have a nice tasting bar.The four stars go to the Almond Champgne which is decently priced and great for new years...as well as the port served...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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