Ultimate Vineyards is focused on providing an exceptional experience while producing distinctive,
handcrafted wines.
Ultimate Vineyards located in the heart of Temecula Valley wine country produces wines almost exclusively from its 75-Acre estate vineyard, where a unique combination of geological and topographical features deliver fruit with extraordinary intensity, weight and voluptuousness. The vineyard rests in the bed of the ancient Santa Margarita River, where sediments carried downstream have been accumulating for millennia. The vineyard also sits in a geological bowl, where heavy cooler air drifts and settles during the night, helping to retain higher acid and tannin in the grapes. Ample amounts of sunshine interspersed with gentle ocean breezes help develop deep color and sugars in the grapes. The soil is mostly sandy loam, consisting of excellent drainage but low organic matter due to the area’s low rainfall. With the goal of creating “Living Soils”, Ultimate Vineyards has been actively cultivating its soils with the use of annual organic compost amendments, inoculation of beneficial microbes and planting nitrogen-fixing cover-crops. The belief is that developing a flourishing, healthy ecosystem in the soil will allow for better vine growth, more even ripening and higher quality grapes. In order to attain this, Ultimate Vineyards never uses pesticides, herbicides or fungicides on its soils.
Wine grapes are introduced to California by Franciscan priest Junipero Serra, who planted the Mission grape for sacramental purposes at multiple missions up and down the California coast.
Cattle-Ranching dominates the local area, with land ownership moving from Spanish to Mexican to finally U.S. control.
Prominent Arizona Rancher and businessman Walter Vail purchases all four of Temecula’s existing land parcels at the time, including Rancho Pauba, where the winery sits today.
M.J. Yoder leases 7,000 acres from the Vail family to grow barley. The historic windmill and barn are erected here on the property.
Vincent Cilurzo plants the very first grapes in Temecula Valley, including our estate Chenin Blanc vineyard.
Budd Van Roekel purchases the vineyard and builds one of the first operational wineries in the valley, establishing a successful wholesale market for his wines.
Part of the Van Roekel vineyard is sold to investors who eventually open Avensole Winery.
Maurice Car’rie Winery is sold to businessman and entrepreneur Janak Patel.
Ultimate Vineyards is focused on producing distinctive, handcrafted wines full of complexity, fruit expression, structure and balance that are reflective of our 75-acre, sustainably farmed estate vineyard.
Ultimate Vineyards has a wide array of white wines from light & zesty to bold & sweet. We have something for all tastes and preferences.
If you like the bubbly, our Maurice Carrie sparkling wines are always a great choice. Whether it's for a special occasion or just kicking back with family and friends, you'll want a second glass!
Pink wine holds the color space between white and red wine. Our winemaker utilizes the maceration, saignee, and blending methods to produce our amazing selection of Rose Wine.
A large Victorian-Style Farmhouse, the Ultimate Vineyards is nestled amidst the rolling hills of the beautiful Temecula Valley. Established among the first vineyards planted in the region in 1968, Ultimate Vineyards is known in the Temecula Valley as one of the most inviting and warm Wine Country atmospheres.
Guests are invited to taste our award-winning fine wines while shopping for fabulous gift merchandise. Friends and family can also enjoy snacking on our Famous Baked Brie in Sourdough Bread with a bottle of wine on our lovely picnic grounds. Ultimate Vineyards is truly the atmosphere for a pleasurable wine experience.
The winery was originally founded by Budd and Maurice Van Roekel in 1986 and is among the first dozen wineries established in Temecula. We currently have over 70 acres of vines planted on this beautiful property located in the heart of Temecula Valley wine country. The Vineyard contains some of the valleys oldest vines originally planted in 1968.
We produce over 27 types of wine; 12 whites, 6 sparkling, 10 reds, a Cream Sherry, and our 2005 Port that was voted the Best Wine in Southern California in 2016 by the American Wine Society.
A true icon for Temecula Valley wine country, Ultimate Vineyards is a heavenly experience not to be missed!
Established In 1986 by Budd And Maurice Van Roekel
Palate Followed by A Lingering, Jammy Finish
Sweet Red Dessert Wine
Cream Sherry Dessert Wine
Flavors of Raspberry, Black Pepper and Ripe Plum
Flavors Of Mango, Peach and Apricot
Try as An Accompaniment with Dessert
Palate Combined with Citrus and Fruity Flavors
Sweet Fruit Finishes with A Zesty Acid
Flavors Are Bold Blackberry, Cherry and Cassis
Refreshing Summertime Drink
Holiday Season Throughout the Year
Notes of honeydew melon, ruby grapefruit and pear, balanced minerality, dry finish
Full bodied, hints of green apple, honey and lemon zest, slightly sweet finish
Full-bodied with fresh peaches, apricots and a creamy finish
Pronounced Guh-werts-truh-mee-ner. Slightly sweet, with zesty aromatics of lychee nuts, rose petals and pineapple. Bright acidity.
Slightly sweet, spicy aromatics with cardamom and clove, green apples and pear.
Elegant and pretty, with zesty aromatics of roses, raspberry, dark cherry and vanilla.
Robust and Savory, with wet stones, blackberry, and mocha on the nose.
Full-bodied with soft tannins, plums and black cherries, clove spice and dark chocolate.
Bold and rich, with cherry, dried fig, tobacco and bacon.
Savory and elegant with hints of damp earth, black current and cedar.
Full bodied, hints of green apple, honey and lemon zest, slightly sweet finish
Savory and elegant with hints of damp earth, black current and cedar.
Spicy and sweet with strawberry, melon and lemon zest with a smooth finish
Slightly sweet, spicy aromatics with cardamom and clove, green apples and pear.
Elegant and pretty, with zesty aromatics of roses, raspberry, dark cherry and vanilla.
Dry, Brut Style Champagne, hints of almonds, meyer lemon, toasted brioche
Medium Sweet, with notes of tropical fruit, pineapple, kiwi, good acidity
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Medium Sweet, with notes of raseberrry, strawberry, good acidity
Medium Sweet, our most popular! Tropical fruit meets summer peaches
100% Late Harvest Chardonnay, notes of honey, wildflower try this with brie!
Medium Sweet, with notes of pomegranate, cranberry, cherry
Pronounced Guh-werts-truh-mee-ner. Slightly sweet, with zesty aromatics of lychee nuts, rose petals and pineapple. Bright acidity.
Sweet, Aged Cream Sherry, notes of cream, caramel, toffee
100% Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon, sweet, with hints of watermelon jolly rancher and lavender
Garlic, Parsley, Butter. Served with local Temecula Valley Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Handselected Cheese, Meats, Jams, Fruits, Locally Sourced Honey Hummus, Pickles, and Crackers Serves Six
Red Skinned Potato Salad-$2.00, Gourmet Pasta Salad-$2.00
Salami, Prosciutto, Capicola, Fontina Cheese, Tomatoes, Arugula, Mayo, on Freshly Baked Sourdough Bread | Served with Kettle Chips
Assorted Cheese, Meat, Fruits and Crackers Serves Four
Assorted Cheese and Meat Serves Two
Red Skinned Potato Salad-$2.00, Gourmet Pasta Salad-$2.00
Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms, Fontina Cheese, Arugula, on Frehsly Baked Sourdough Bread Served With Kettle Chips
Freshly Baked!
Red Skinned Potato Salad-$2.00, Gourmet Pasta Salad-$2.00
Garlic, Parsley, Butter. Served with local Temecula Valley Extra Virgin Olive Oil
World Famous! Original Recipe
