Lorimar Vineyards and Winery 39990 Anza Road • Temecula • CA 92591

At first sight of Lorimar's impressive Tuscan-inspired tasting room, your guests will know they're in for a treat. With its natural stone walls, terracotta-tiled roof, and soaring campanile, the building would be right at home in the Mediterranean countryside. From this family-owned winery's spot at the center of picturesque Temecula valley, gentle hills of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache, Muscat, Viognier, and Sangiovese vines stretch out in all directions, and lush orchards scent the air with a delicate bouquet of citrus blossoms.

The Vineyard Lawn is Lorimar's all-outdoor venue, and it's a beauty! Here, you'll follow a paved walkway to exchange vows on a raised platform covered by a wooden arbor wrapped in climbing vines. The space is surrounded by vineyards, and is bathed in a romantic glow as the sun slips down behind the distant mountains. Hold your cocktail hour beneath a shady pergola, then dine on the lawn by the glimmer of bistro lights as a fire crackles in the brick-and-stone hearth. Your band or DJ can set up on the elevated stage (there's even a built-in dance floor!).

The Barrel Room offers the best of both indoors and out. Say "I do" in the Wedding Gazebo just steps away, followed by cocktails in the cozy room itself. Dinner and dancing take place on the adjoining lawn, which has ample space for a lounge area and lawn games, and a gorgeous view of Mount Palomar. As the hour grows later, you can move the party back into the Barrel Room and carry on with the festivities a little longer.

If you're looking for something a bit more intimate (but with plenty of Lorimar's wine country charm), The Coach House may be just the ticket. Tucked away in a secluded corner adjacent to the main grounds, this rustic-chic residence overlooks a small pond, and has its own beautiful reception room with stacked wine half-barrels, a cute bar service walk-up window, and a shaded porch.

You can also rent the Coach House for a weekend stay—it sleeps nine people in its four bedrooms, and has a large common area, gourmet kitchen, and bathrooms with soaking tubs and rain showers. Our favorite feature is the second-floor deck: It's the perfect spot to settle in under the graceful shade sails with a glass of Lorimar's sparkling rosé and watch the sun set.