Masia de la Vinya Winery

By the 1969 Caddy team · Updated November 7, 2026

Masia de la Vinya — roughly, “the farmhouse of the vineyard” — is a De Portola Wine Trail winery designed for people who love wine, views and a relaxed pace. With sweeping vistas and a Spanish-influenced lineup, it feels, as the winery puts it, like a romantic getaway in your own backyard.

The story of Masia de la Vinya

Masia de la Vinya was established in 2015 and is owned by Ken and Tina Smith, who also own Danza del Sol Winery nearby. Winemaker Justin Knight crafts the wines for both, with Masia producing about 5,000 cases a year. The goal at Masia is a casual, welcoming experience guided by friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Each wine is meant to be fruit-forward, food-friendly and made with care, reflecting both the region and the passion behind every bottle.

What to taste at Masia

The Spanish influence shows in the list. The Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association lists Tempranillo, Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and red blends, plus Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, white blends and sparkling wine.

Make Tempranillo the centerpiece — it is Spain’s signature red and an excellent match for Temecula’s climate. Compare it with Syrah or Malbec, start with a sparkling or Sauvignon Blanc, and look for a red blend that ties the lineup together. Because the wines are designed to be food-friendly, think about what you will be eating later and buy accordingly.

The Masia experience

Food trucks are on site on Saturdays. Masia offers live music, wedding and event spaces and a gift shop, and it is dog friendly and family friendly. Whether you enjoy a glass on the patio or discover a new favorite inside, the views of vineyards, mountains and open sky are the constant.

Limousines are accepted with advance reservations, coordinated through the same team as Danza del Sol — something we arrange when we plan your chauffeured visit.

Who will love Masia

Couples, view seekers and fans of Spanish wine will find Masia a highlight. Pair it with Danza del Sol for a two-winery afternoon from one family, or with Cougar and Frangipani nearby. The drive along De Portola Road, top down in a 1969 Cadillac with mountains on the horizon, sets exactly the romantic mood Masia promises.

Visit in the late afternoon if you can. The light across the vineyards and mountains is at its warmest, the patio is at its most inviting, and the views make a striking backdrop for photographs with the car.

The grapes behind Masia de la Vinya Winery’s wines

A quick guide to the varieties on Masia de la Vinya 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.
• Chardonnay — the world’s most popular white grape, made in Temecula in styles from crisp and unoaked to round and creamy.
• Malbec — best known from Argentina; in Temecula it gives inky color, ripe plum and a velvety texture.
• Pinot Grigio — a light, crisp Italian-style white with pear and citrus.
• Red blend — proprietary blends that let winemakers combine varieties into a house style; ask which grapes are in the current release.
• Sauvignon Blanc — a zesty white with citrus and herbal notes — a refreshing start to a warm-day tasting.

Masia de la Vinya 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 Masia de la Vinya Winery in a 1969 Cadillac

The De Portola Wine Trail is the most scenic driving in Temecula — a winding two-lane road through hillside vineyards, horse properties and oak-studded slopes on the valley’s southern side. It is the stretch our guests most often remember from the back seat of the '69 Cadillac, with long views opening at every curve. Wineries here are spread a little farther apart than on Rancho California Road, which makes a chauffeur especially useful.

Masia de la Vinya Winery is at 40230 De Portola 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 Masia de la Vinya Winery with two or three nearby wineries in a four- to five-hour booking.

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Wineries near Masia de la Vinya Winery

Pair your visit with these neighbors on the De Portola Wine Trail:

• Leoness Cellars — 38311 De Portola Road
• Gershon Bachus Vintners — 37750 De Portola Road
• Frangipani Estate Winery — 39750 De Portola Road
• Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery — 37350 De Portola Road

See all 45 Temecula wineries →

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