Lorenzi Estate Vineyards & Winery
Lorenzi Estate is a winery with deep roots in Temecula’s earliest vineyard history. Just off Rancho California Road on Monte De Oro Road, it combines a concierge-style tasting experience with a long list of bold red wines — and a connection to the very first plantings in the valley.
The story of Lorenzi Estate
In 1968, local winemaking legend Philo Biane planted the first of his 400 acres in Temecula. Biane happened to live next door to a member of Don Lorenzi’s family, and, in a fitting twist, Lorenzi Estate Vineyards today sits on part of the original site Biane planted in the 1960s.
Biane understood the site’s advantages: the vineyards lie 22 miles from the Pacific Ocean and about 1,500 feet above sea level, where cool, foggy mornings give way to sunshine that ripens grapes beautifully. Winemaker and owner Don Lorenzi has been making wine from Temecula grapes since 2002, and Lorenzi Estate Wines opened its tasting room in 2013.
What to taste at Lorenzi
The tasting menu is generous — the winery describes about 22 different wines, with the majority devoted to big, bold reds. Fifteen of the wines on the menu have earned gold medals or ratings of 90 points or more. With that much choice, the best approach is to tell your server what you enjoy and let them build a flight around it.
Red lovers should focus on the fuller-bodied wines that define Lorenzi’s style. If you prefer to compare, ask for a pair of medal winners side by side to see how vintage and variety shape the wine.
The Lorenzi experience
Lorenzi’s experienced tasting-room staff aim for a concierge level of service for every guest. That personal attention makes the winery a good stop for curious tasters who want to learn as they go, as well as for collectors seeking highly rated bottles.
Because Lorenzi’s directory listing is brief, check the winery’s website for current hours and any food options before you go. When it is part of a chauffeured day, we confirm details in advance.
Who will love Lorenzi
Fans of bold reds, medal-winner hunters and history-minded visitors will appreciate Lorenzi Estate. Its location near Monte De Oro and the main Rancho California Road trail makes it easy to combine with larger neighbors. There is something satisfying about arriving in a 1969 Cadillac at a vineyard first planted in 1968 — two survivors of Temecula’s early years, side by side.
Because the menu is so long, consider making Lorenzi your “deep dive” stop of the day: one winery where you slow down, ask questions and taste more widely, bracketed by quicker visits elsewhere on the trail.
For collectors, it is also a good place to buy: medal-winning bottles from a small producer are not always easy to find elsewhere, and your chauffeur can keep a case cool and secure in the car for the rest of the day.
The site’s elevation and proximity to the ocean, as Philo Biane recognized in the 1960s, are the same reasons Temecula’s best vineyards thrive today — a good reminder of how long this land has been growing great grapes.
Lorenzi Estate Vineyards & Winery fact sheet
| Address | 36095 Monte De Oro Road, Temecula, CA 92592 |
|---|---|
| Wine trail | Rancho California Road |
| Established | 2013 |
| Owners | Don Lorenzi |
| Winemaker | Don Lorenzi |
| Wines | Big, bold reds |
| Amenities | Tasting room |
| Website | lorenziestatewines.com |
Arriving at Lorenzi Estate Vineyards & Winery in a 1969 Cadillac
Rancho California Road is where most chauffeured days begin, and it is the easiest stretch of Temecula wine country to string together in a classic car: the big estates sit close to one another, the road is wide and gently rolling, and the vineyards open up on both sides once you pass the first hill east of the freeway. With the top down on the '69 DeVille, it is a short, unhurried glide between tasting rooms, and your chauffeur handles the turns into busy weekend parking lots so you can step out right at the door.
Lorenzi Estate Vineyards & Winery is at 36095 Monte De Oro Road. We plan the route, confirm any reservation or group policy with the winery, and time the drive so you arrive relaxed — and leave without anyone in your party needing to drive after tasting. Chauffeured hire is $325 per hour with a three-hour minimum; most guests pair Lorenzi Estate Vineyards & Winery with two or three nearby wineries in a four- to five-hour booking.
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Wineries near Lorenzi Estate Vineyards & Winery
Pair your visit with these neighbors on the Rancho California Road:
- Maurice Car'rie Vineyard & Winery — 34225 Rancho California Road
- Jordan Parker — 35871 Rancho California Road
- Miramonte Winery — 33410 Rancho California Road
- Monte De Oro Winery — 35820 Rancho California Road
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lorenzi Estate Vineyards & Winery located?
Lorenzi Estate Vineyards & Winery is at 36095 Monte De Oro Road, Temecula, CA 92592, on the Rancho California Road of Temecula Valley Wine Country.
What wines does Lorenzi Estate Vineyards & Winery make?
According to the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association, Lorenzi Estate Vineyards & Winery pours Big and bold reds.
Can I visit Lorenzi Estate Vineyards & Winery in a classic car or limo?
Yes. 1969 Caddy offers a chauffeured 1969 Cadillac DeVille convertible for Temecula winery visits from $325 per hour (three-hour minimum), booked on DriveShare. Many wineries set their own rules for chauffeured groups, so we confirm Lorenzi Estate Vineyards & Winery’s current policy and any reservations when we plan your route.
Toast Lorenzi Estate Vineyards & Winery from the back seat.
Chauffeured 1969 Cadillac convertible tours of Temecula wine country, booked on DriveShare.