Europa Village Wineries & Resort
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Europa Village is Temecula’s grand tour of Europe without the passport. Set off Calle Contento on Via Europa, the resort brings together European-inspired wines, Mediterranean architecture, a Spanish-style restaurant, an Italian-style market and places to stay — a complete destination for a wine-country weekend.
The story of Europa Village
Europa Village Wineries & Resort was established in 2006 and is owned by Dan Stephenson. Winemaker George Bursick oversees production of around 25,000 cases a year, making Europa Village one of the larger producers on the Calle Contento corridor. The concept is to celebrate the great wine cultures of Europe, translated to Temecula’s Mediterranean climate.
The estate’s architecture — terracotta roofs, arched loggias, cypress trees and sweeping staircases — makes it one of the most photographed properties in the valley.
What to taste at Europa Village
The list reads like a tour of European grapes. The Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association lists Spanish varieties such as Tempranillo and Grenache; Italian grapes including Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Arneis, Vermentino and Pinot Grigio; French classics like Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, Viognier and Chardonnay; and red and white blends.
Plan a flight by country: start with Arneis or Vermentino, move to Tempranillo and Grenache, and finish with Syrah or Cabernet. Comparing how the same valley expresses Spanish, Italian and French grapes is the most interesting way to taste here.
The Europa Village experience
Bolero Restaurante serves lunch and dinner daily and brunch on weekends, while the Mercato di Vienza market is open daily for coffee, provisions and lighter bites. The resort offers accommodation, guided tours, picnic areas, live music, wedding and event spaces and a gift shop, and it is family friendly.
With so much on one property, Europa Village works as both a destination and a base. Stay the night, then let a chauffeured 1969 Cadillac collect you from the resort for a day exploring the rest of Calle Contento and Rancho California Road.
Who will love Europa Village
Travelers who love Europe, wedding parties seeking a Mediterranean backdrop, and food-focused groups will enjoy Europa Village. Its staircases and arcades are a gift to photographers — and a red classic convertible parked beneath Spanish-style towers makes for unforgettable wedding and anniversary portraits.
Planning tip: weekends at Europa Village are popular for weddings and events, so if you want a quieter tasting, aim for a weekday or an earlier slot, then enjoy a long lunch at Bolero before your chauffeur takes you on to the next winery.
The grapes behind Europa Village Wineries & Resort’s wines
A quick guide to the varieties on Europa Village Wineries & Resort’s list, and how they tend to show in Temecula:
- Arneis — a rare Piedmont white with pear, almond and floral notes.
- 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.
- Chardonnay — the world’s most popular white grape, made in Temecula in styles from crisp and unoaked to round and creamy.
- Grenache — a heat-loving Mediterranean grape with bright raspberry fruit and gentle spice, at its best in sunny valleys like Temecula.
- Malbec — best known from Argentina; in Temecula it gives inky color, ripe plum and a velvety texture.
- Montepulciano — a central Italian red with deep color, plush dark fruit and soft tannins.
Europa Village Wineries & Resort fact sheet
| Address | 41150 Via Europa, Temecula, CA 92591 |
|---|---|
| Wine trail | Calle Contento corridor |
| Established | 2006 |
| Owners | Dan Stephenson |
| Winemaker | George Bursick |
| Annual production | 25,000 cases |
| Wines | Arneis, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Grenache, Malbec, Montepulciano, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tempranillo, Vermentino, Viognier, White blend, Red blend |
| Amenities | Guided tours, Wedding & event spaces, Picnic area, Family friendly, Live music, Restaurant, Hotel, Gift shop |
| Food | Bolero Restaurante and the Mercato di Vienza market |
| Website | www.europavillage.com |
Arriving at Europa Village Wineries & Resort in a 1969 Cadillac
Calle Contento runs north off Rancho California Road, and within a minute the traffic thins and the road narrows into a quieter corridor of family wineries, ranch gates and long views across the valley. It is a lovely road for an open-top cruise: slow enough to enjoy the vines rolling by, close enough to the main trail that you can pair a Calle Contento stop with a lunch on Rancho California Road in the same afternoon.
Europa Village Wineries & Resort is at 41150 Via Europa. 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 Europa Village Wineries & Resort with two or three nearby wineries in a four- to five-hour booking.
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Wineries near Europa Village Wineries & Resort
Pair your visit with these neighbors on the Calle Contento corridor:
- Falkner Winery — 40620 Calle Contento
- Halter Ranch Temecula — 41300 Avenida Biona
- Briar Rose Winery — 41720 Calle Cabrillo
- Julie's Dream Winery Vineyards & Distillery — 39820 Calle Contento
See all 45 Temecula wineries →
Frequently asked questions
Where is Europa Village Wineries & Resort located?
Europa Village Wineries & Resort is at 41150 Via Europa, Temecula, CA 92591, on the Calle Contento corridor of Temecula Valley Wine Country.
What wines does Europa Village Wineries & Resort make?
According to the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association, Europa Village Wineries & Resort pours Arneis, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Grenache, Malbec, Montepulciano, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tempranillo, Vermentino, Viognier, White blend and Red blend.
Does Europa Village Wineries & Resort serve food?
Bolero Restaurante and the Mercato di Vienza market. Menus and hours change, so check the winery’s website before you go.
Can I visit Europa Village Wineries & Resort 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 Europa Village Wineries & Resort’s current policy and any reservations when we plan your route.
Toast Europa Village Wineries & Resort from the back seat.
Chauffeured 1969 Cadillac convertible tours of Temecula wine country, booked on DriveShare.