Churon Inn Winery

By the 1969 Caddy team · Updated November 7, 2026

As you drive into wine country along Rancho California Road, one of the first properties to catch your eye is Churon, perched on a hilltop above the vines. It is both a winery and an inn — a Tuscany-inspired retreat where guests can taste, dine and stay the night, waking up to vineyard views.

The story of Churon Inn Winery

Churon was opened in 2001 by two high-school friends who shared a vision for a Tuscan-style bed-and-breakfast and winery in Temecula. Over the years it has produced many award-winning wines and hosted countless overnight stays. Since 2018, the property has been owned by Jean Tong, described by the winery as a passionate, successful businesswoman with a love for hospitality and wine.

Wines are made by Tim Kramer, a winemaker whose name is well known in the valley, and production is around 6,000 cases a year.

What to taste at Churon

Churon keeps its varietal focus on three reds: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Tempranillo. It is a compact, coherent lineup that shows how differently three warm-climate grapes express the same hillside. Cabernet offers firm structure and dark fruit, Syrah adds peppery spice and plushness, and Tempranillo brings savory, earthy depth.

A short list means you can taste thoughtfully rather than rush. Ask about current releases and award-winners, then choose a bottle to enjoy on the property — the hilltop is one of the best places on the western end of the trail to sit and look out over the valley.

The Churon experience

Churon is a rare Temecula winery where breakfast is part of the offering: it is served every morning, with lunch available Wednesday through Sunday. The property has a restaurant, a hotel, wedding and event spaces, live music and a gift shop, and it is dog friendly and family friendly.

That combination makes Churon a natural base for a wine-country weekend. Stay the night, enjoy breakfast with a view, and let a chauffeured 1969 Cadillac collect you at the door for a day on the trail — no car keys, no parking, no designated driver.

Who will love Churon

Couples looking for an intimate inn, wedding parties wanting a romantic venue, and anyone who appreciates a Tuscan aesthetic will enjoy Churon. Its hilltop position at the entrance to wine country also makes it an easy first or last stop on Rancho California Road. Arriving in a classic convertible up the hill to a Tuscan-style inn is an entrance worth photographing.

If you are staying overnight, consider a sunrise or early-morning start: hot-air balloons often drift over the valley in the early hours, and from Churon’s hilltop you get a front-row view before your chauffeur arrives for the day’s tastings.

The grapes behind Churon Inn Winery’s wines

A quick guide to the varieties on Churon Inn Winery’s list, and how they tend to show in Temecula:

• Cabernet Sauvignon — the king of Bordeaux grapes; in Temecula’s warm days and cool nights it ripens to dark cherry and cassis with firm, age-worthy tannins.
• Syrah — the great Rhône grape — dark berries, black pepper and smoke — and one of the varieties best suited to Temecula’s climate.
• Tempranillo — Spain’s signature red, with cherry, leather and savory notes; it thrives in Temecula and loves food.

Churon Inn Winery fact sheet

Details from the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association directory. Hours, menus and policies change, so confirm on the winery’s website before visiting.

Arriving at Churon Inn 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.

Churon Inn Winery is at 33233 Rancho California 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 Churon Inn Winery with two or three nearby wineries in a four- to five-hour booking.

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Wineries near Churon Inn Winery

Pair your visit with these neighbors on the Rancho California Road:

• Chapin Family Vineyards — 36084 Summitville Street
• Carter Estate Winery and Resort — 34450 Rancho California Road
• Callaway Vineyard & Winery — 32720 Rancho California Road
• Doffo Vineyard & Winery — 36083 Summitville Street

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