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Ponte Family Estate

Overview

Ponte Family Estate provides a serene and uniquely sophisticated atmosphere, with a 60 room boutique hotel, exceptional meeting facilities, state-of-the-art audio / visual equipment and delicious cuisine, all at a real working winery.

Inspire your team, celebrate your successes and make your presentations more effective. After a restful sleep in your luxurious rooms, your team will return to the city rested and invigorated.

Locations 6

Meetings & Events 8

Team Building Activities 24

Dining 32

Tours and Tastings 57

Sustainability 84

Welcome

Ponte Family Estate is located in the heart of Temecula Valley Wine Country and is just a short drive from Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange County.

We have farmed our Temecula vineyards since 1984 with our first harvest in 1985. Our fabulous Ponte Winery, next door to the inn, opened in 2003 and our boutique hotel opened in Spring 2012.

Location

Our winery and inn offer a variety of meeting and event locations, farm-fresh and unique dining options and extraordinary team-building opportunities.

Let us help you plan your ideal wine-country meeting and discover the charm of a stay in the country.

Meetings& events

Function space specifics

The Vineyard PavilionThe 4,800 square foot Vineyard Pavilion is the ultimate blank canvas for large events. Host company parties or large meetings, trade shows or lectures. A loading ramp and retractable wall makes it easy to bring in heavy pieces of equipment or staging or to demo vehicles. This venue also includes our Vineyard View Terrace an excellent location for breaks, team-building activities and other gatherings.

The Barrel RoomThe 1,344 square foot Barrel Room has oak barrels towering from floor to ceiling that will impress and inspire. It’s multiple configurations (reception, theater, classroom, banquet or U-shape) offer flexibility for your event.

The Reserve RoomThe 1,258 square foot Reserve Room is matched by a patio of equal size and is perfect for large receptions, brainstorming sessions, meetings and retreats. The large floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows allow for vineyard views and there is a built-in bar and custom stone fireplace.

The Doppietta RoomThe Doppietta Room at Ponte Vineyard Inn is the perfect place to a small gathering of professionals. The room features state-of-the-art audio / visual equipment and comfortably seats 10 people for a meeting, retreat or professional gathering.

The Decanter RoomPrivate and intimate, The Decanter Room can be reserved Monday through Friday for small meetings or private tasting or dining experiences.

The Vineyard Garden, Fountain View Garden or Vineyard CourtyardEnjoy 180 degree views of the vineyards and mountains surrounding the estate in one of our gardens or courtyards. On average, Temecula enjoys 275 days of sun each year, making our outdoor event spaces the perfect location for welcome receptions and post-event dinners.

All meeting and event areas have WiFi internet access. Let our comprehensive events team plan the perfect event for you.

Capacities and set-up options

Location Area Square Footage Conference Theatre Classroom U Shape Reception Banquet

Vineyard Pavillion Indoor 4800 - 500 300 100 400 300

Barrel Room Indoor 1344 - 150 100 40 200 100

Reserve Room Indoor 1258 - 120 90 40 130 90

Doppietta Room Indoor 285 10 - - - 10 10

Decanter Room Indoor 360 10 - - - 10 10

Vineyard Garden Outdoor - - 400 - - 300 150

Fountain View Garden Outdoor - - 300 - - 300 180

Vineyard Courtyard Outdoor - - 400 - - 300 150

Vineyard Pavillion

room Capacities based on set-up style

Location Square Footage Conference Theatre Classroom U Shape Reception Banquet

Vineyard Pavillion 4800 - 500 300 100 400 300

Barrel Room



Barrel Room 1344 - 150 100 40 200 100

Reserve Room



Reserve Room 1258 - 120 90 40 130 90

Doppietta Room



Doppietta Room 285 10 - - - 10 10

Decanter Room



Decanter Room 360 10 - - - 10 10

Team Building

A variety of team building and group activities are available and easily accessible at Ponte Family Estate. Please let us know how we can help make your meeting or retreat successful. Here is a sample of the team building activities we provide:

• Wine Tasting

• Vineyard Dinners

• Grape Stomp (Aug – Nov)

• Hot Air Balloon Rides

• Painting in the Vineyard

• Blind Cheese and Wine Tastings

• Culinary Competitions

• Horse-drawn carriage rides

Accommodations

Ponte Vineyard Inn is a sixty-room boutique hotel surrounded by vineyards and offering stylish interiors and upscale amenities, including:

• A short stroll or horse-drawn carriage ride to three wineries

• Award winning al fresco dining options

• Cellar Lounge featuring top-shelf spirits

• One acre landscaped pond with gazebo and dock

• Garden courtyard with outdoor fire pit

• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property

• Eco-friendly adaptation

• Fitness Room and Business Center

Each Guest Room includes:

• Eastern King Beds or two Queen Beds

• Fine linens

• Pillow top mattress

• 42” HDTV flat screens

• iPod or iPhone docks

• Free Wifi high-speed internet

• Custom gown-sized armoire

• Laptop sized safe

• Patio or balcony

• Ultra quiet central AC and ceiling fan

• Signature bath amenities and eco-friendly towels

• Spacious bathrooms with oversized showers

• Comfortable robes

• Keurig pod coffee machine and tea pot

• Sustainably built and supplied

Suites

Ponte Vineyard Inn offers several suite options, including two 1,300 square foot Grand Suites perfect for entertaining or enjoying a luxurious stay. Each Grand Suite includes:

• Separate Master bedroom with a fireplace and flat screen HDTV

• Two bathrooms

• Butler’s pantry, living, dining, media area and powder rooms

• Docking stations

• High-speed Wi-Fi

• In-room digital laptop-sized security safe

• Built-in bar

• Keurig coffee machine

• Refrigerator

• In-room climate control and heated bathroom floors

Dining

Ponte Family Estate offers several fine dining options. Enjoy Al Fresco dining at The Restaurant at Ponte a top-50 restaurant for outdoor dining in the U.S., treat your team to an exquisite fine dining experience at Bouquet Restaurant or savor gourmet gastropub fare and craft cocktails at The Cellar Lounge, Ponte Vineyard Inn’s new bar.

We specialize in Farmer’s Market salads, grape-wood fired pizzas, fresh pasta dishes, natural beef, sustainable seafood and homemade desserts. One of our restaurants is always open during the hours of 7 am and 10 pm. We also offer a room service option at Ponte Vineyard Inn.

Event Menus

We offer a delicious array of menu choices for your meeting or event. Our menus change with the seasons so we are always able to offer sustainable, local wine country cuisine carefully chosen by our Executive Chef. We are pleased to meet all of your culinary needs and will gladly assist in creating any customized menus you may require.

Start your day, 38

Breaks, 40

A La Carte, 41

Buffet Luncheons, 44

Sit Down Luncheons, 45

Dinner Menus, 46

Dinner Accompaniments, 48

Alternate Dinner Option, 49

Progressive Dining, 50

Hors D’oeuvres, 53

Bar Service Menu, 54

Tours and Tasting, 57

Start Your DayBreakfast Selections

Continental Breakfast $18

Fresh fruit trayAssorted pastries, croissants and muffins

Preserves and sweet butterChilled orange, cranberry and apple juices Freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated

coffee and selection of hot tea

Full Breakfast Buffet$27

15 person minimum

Fresh fruit tray Farm fresh scrambled eggs

Wine Country potatoesApplewood smoked bacon or

chicken apple sausageAssorted breakfast pastries,

croissants and muffinsAssorted preserves and sweet butter

Chilled orange, cranberry and apple juicesFreshly brewed regular and decaffeinated


Omelet Bar$11

When accompanied by a breakfast freshly prepared by our Chef ~ 15 person minimum

Your guests choose from: Red bell peppers, green onions,

mushrooms, cheese, tomatoes, diced ham, spinach, bay shrimp and salsa fresca

Plated Breakfast$25

Citrus fruit compote Wild mushroom and spinach quicheYour choice of ham steak, applewood

smoked bacon, or chicken apple sausageWine Country potatoes

Assorted sliced breakfast breadsFreshly brewed regular and decaffeinated


Accompaniments

Enhance your continental or full breakfast with a selection of one or more of the following (priced per person)

Cream cheese glazed cinnamon rolls $2Mascarpone blintz with Meyer Lemon Glaze $5

Assorted bagels with cream cheese $4 Vegetable quiche $6

Mini scones and jams $3Smoked salmon platter $9

All prices subject to a 20% service charge and California sales tax

BreaksRefreshments Package

Available All Day

$10Assorted sodas and bottled waters

Freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee

Selection of hot teaIced Tea

Lemonade

Afternoon BreakAssorted gourmet chips $3

Grilled vegetable crudités with hummus $5A selection of imported and domestic cheeses served with

assorted gourmet crackers $6Clam and crab dip served

with assorted gourmet crackers $15Assorted cookies (chocolate chip, oatmeal, peanut butter

and white chocolate macadamia nut) $26 dozenAssorted dessert bars (cheesecake, raspberry,

lemon and pecan) $32 dozen

Ideal Bite$14

Selection of Granola and Power BarsSliced Seasonal Fruit

Assortment of Individual YogurtsAssortment of Fruit Juices and Bottled Water

Twisted Vine $16

BruschettaPonte Olive BlendSpiced Almonds

Imported and Domestic CheesesArtisan Breads


A La CarteFreshly Squeezed Orange and Grapefruit Juices $19 carafe

Freshly Squeezed Lemonade $17 pitcher

Freshly Brewed Coffee $45 gallonRegular and DecaffeinatedSelection of Teas

Chilled Frappuccino $5 each

Assorted Soft Drinks $4 each

Bottled Water $4 each

Sparkling Water $6 each

Bagels with Cream Cheese $30 dozen

Danish and Muffins $26 dozen

Sliced Fruit Platter $40 serves 10

Whole Fruit $15 dozen

Individual Yogurts $3 each

Granola Bars $4 each


Mediterranean$44

Mixed Greens Saladwith cucumber, tomato, feta cheese,

pepperocinis and balsamic vinaigrette

Grilled Chicken Breast with artichokes and olives

Marinated Beef Steakwith chimichurri

Israeli Cous Couswith tomatoes and fresh oregano

Grilled Herbed VegetablesArtisan Breads and Butter

Seasonal Fruit Tart

Southwestern Buffet$40

Five Bean Salad with Roasted CornMixed Green Salad

with ranch dressing and balsamic vinaigrette

Beef and Chicken Fajitaswith flour tortillas, guacamole, salsa, sour

cream, cheddar cheese and tomatoes

Cheese Enchiladaswith ancho chile sauce

Spanish RiceBlack Beans with Jack Cheese

Corn MuffinsChurros

Mexican Chocolate Brownies

All lunch buffets include Iced Tea, Lemonade and a Selection of Teas

**There will be an additional $50 Charge for Guarantees Less than 20 Guests

Buffets are designed for maximum of two hours of service.

A surcharge will apply for extended service.

*An $85.00 Chef Attendant fee will apply for items prepared or carved at the buffet

20% service charge and California sales tax

Deli Luncheon$29

Choice: add a Basil Potato Salad, Wine Country Salad or Chef ’s Harvest Soup

Freshly baked breads and rollsPenne Pasta and Feta Cheese Salad

Seasonal Fresh Fruit TrayAssorted Italian meats

with assorted domestic cheeses

Relish Tray and Condiments Assorted Homemade Cookies

Country Barbeque$43

Garden Green SaladHoisin Glaze Baby Back Ribs with Korean barbecue sauce

Barbecue Chicken with roasted garlic barbecue sauce

Green Cabbage Apple Cider SlawBBQ Baked Beans

Warm Buttermilk BiscuitsFresh Fruit Cobbler

Italian Fare$40

Caesar SaladProsciutto and Smoked Gouda

Gratined Breast of Chickenand a fresh tomato basil coulis

Penne Pasta with tomatoes, capers, Kalamata olives

and crushed red pepper

Home-Style MeatballsGreen Beans with Garlic

and Olive OilHouse-made Tiramisu

Mini Cannoli

Buffet Luncheons

Sit Down LuncheonsSit Down Hot Lunches

$44Select One Entrée for Sit Down Lunch

All meals include the following:

Wine Country SaladChoice of roasted red potatoes or Temecula Valley country rice

Freshly baked bread and chef’s choice of dessertIced tea and lemonade

Chicken PiccataChicken with linguini pasta, olives, roasted

artichokes, capers and olive oilGrilled Wild Salmon

Salmon filet accented with a thyme-infused seedless grape relish served

with seasonal vegetables

Seared Pork Chop Pork chop with seasonal vegetables

and a Port-Ginger glaze

Slow-Roasted Tri-Tip of Beef Herb crusted tri-tip of beef, thinly sliced and

served with a Cabernet glace and fried horseradish root served with seasonal vegetables

Sandwiches & Salads$35

Select one salad or sandwich to be served for lunch Chef ’s choice of dessert

Accompanied with assorted freshly baked rolls and butter, iced tea and lemonade

Chicken CiabattaMarinated grilled chicken breast, bacon,

avocado, tomatoes, sun dried tomato pestoItalian baguette

Capiocola, salami, mortadella, prosciutto, provolone, pepperconcini, onions, red chili

flakes, tomatoes, lettuce, red wine vinaigrette, mustard, mayo, baguette

Baby Spinach SaladWarm Pancetta vinaigrette, boiled egg,

red onion, tomatoes, grilled flat iron steak

Ponte Cobb SaladGrilled chicken, tomatoes, red onions, sliced

cucumber, Kalamata olives and crumbled gorgonzola on a bed of mixed baby greens

with buttermilk basil dressing

Traditional Chicken Caesar SaladGrilled chicken breast served on crisp

romaine with Caesar dressing, worcestershire croutons, pink peppercorns and parmesan

cheese

Chopped Grilled Shrimp SaladButter lettuce, radicchio and Belgian endive

lettuce, grapefruit and orange segments, with white wine vinaigrette


Plated: Your choice of one salad, side dish, vegetable, entree and dessertBuffet: Your choice of two salads, two entrees, one side dish, one vegetable and two desserts

Chardonnay Menu$56

Carved Striploin of Beef with a Cabernet reduction accented

with fresh thyme

Roast Prime Rib Oven roasted and served with traditional creamy horseradish and garnished with a

red onion confit

Slow Roasted Pork LoinHerbs de Provence marinade,

seared with a blackberry-demi sauce

Roasted Chicken BreastFrenched airline cut crusted with herb

seasoning, roasted to perfection and finished with a rich jus

Fresh Grilled SalmonPresented with a fennel grapefruit coulis

Blackened Mahi Mahiwith lemon butter and tropical fruit salsa

Vegetarian Entrées

Tofu LasagnaBreaded tofu pan-seared with grilled squash, eggplant, red bell peppers and onions with

marinara

Linguine LimoneFresh, lemon-infused linguine tossed with unfiltered extra virgin olive oil,

grilled eggplant, zucchini and yellow squash, roasted peppers, fresh thyme and basil,

and topped with fried garlic chips and shredded parmesan cheese

Grilled Balsamic MarinatedArtichoke Hearts

with reduction and herb aioli

Cabernet Menu$64

Filet Mignon Wrapped with Applewood Bacon Classically grilled and served with rich

Bordelaise sauce and fresh herb garnish

10oz. Ribeye SteakRed wine demi fried sweet onions

Semi-Boneless Half ChickenOven roasted with Italian herbs

and wild mushroom demi

Crab and Spinach Stuffed ChickenBoneless, skinless breast stuffed

with a crab and spinach stuffing and finished with garlic caper Hollandaise sauce

Fresh SwordfishGrilled to perfection and served

with herb tomato coulis and olive tapenade

Pork Tenderloin Filet MignonBacon wrapped, finished

with onion bourbon marmalade

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Medallions

Grilled and served with fig and port reduction

Menu is accompanied by freshly baked rustic bread, coffee, decaffeinated coffee and selection of hot tea

Double Entree Selection additional $4.00 per person

Duet Entree Selection additional $8.00 per person

Place cards with entree selection will be required and provided by Client. All prices subject to a 20% service

charge and California sales tax

Dinner Menus

Salads

Wine Country SaladMixed field greens with candied glazed

walnuts, crumbled feta cheese and dried cranberries with balsamic vinaigrette

Traditional Country Caesar SaladFresh romaine lettuce with homemade

croutons and freshly grated parmesan cheese

Baby Spinach SaladPancetta, cranberries, red onion, eggs,

mushroom, white balsamic, blue cheese vinaigrette

Vegetables(choose one)

Chef’s Selection of Baby and Seasonal Vegetables

Such as baby carrots, baby squash, zucchini, tender stalks of broccolini

Grilled Asparaguswith herb olive oil

Sauteed Blue Lake Green Beansalmonds and crispy onions

Side Dishes(choose one)

Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoeswith white truffle oil

Roasted Herb FingerlingsRed Bliss Potatoes

Spicy Cous Cous with roasted vegetables

Fusilli with dried tomatoes, olive oil, parmesan cheese and bread

Desserts

Strawberry Cheesecake Under A Glass

Chocolate Mousse Barwith whiskey caramel and seasonal berries

Buttermilk Panna Cottawith fruits and coulis

Chocolate Fudge Cakewith raspberry spiced sauce

Fresh Fruit Tartswith classic pastry cream


Dinner Accompaniments

Alternate Dinner OptionStay in the Country Steak Cookout

$60Greens with garden vegetables, white balsamic vinaigrette

and herbed buttermilk dressing

Western Style Cole SlawGrilled Caesar Salad

Grapevine Strip SteaksGrilled Chicken with Carolina Barbecue Sauce

Salmon Grilled with Fresh Fruit Salsa and Lime Tequila ButterBaked Potato with sour Cream, Chives, Butter and Bacon Bits

Corn-on-the-Cob with Melted ButterFresh Baked Shortcakes with mixed Berries and Vanilla Cream

S’Mores Tartletts

All dinner buffets include Freshly Brewed Coffe (Regular and Decaffeinatted) and Selection of Teas

**There will be an additional $5 Charge per person for Guarantees Less than 25

Buffets are designed for maximum of two hours of service. A surcharge will apply for extended service.


20% service charge and California sales tax


Minimum 25 Guests RequiredBased on 2 Hours of Service


Salad StationRomaine Hearts With Caesar Dressing

Bay Shrimp, Croutons, Grilled Chicken And Reggiano Cheese

$10

Imported Cheese BoardSaint Andre, Port Salut, Manchego, Brie,

Shaved Reggiano, Honeycomb, Dried Fruits, Candied Walnuts, Seedless Grapes,

Baguettes and Crackers$12

Farmer’s Market Vegetables7 Vegetables In Season

Hummus and Yogurt Dip$8

Pizza StationMargherita, Sausage, Pepperoni, Mushroom, Chicken, Artichoke

$18

Potato Martini StationChef Attendant Required

Yukon Gold Whipped PotatoesSour Cream, Bleu Cheese, Crispy

Pancetta, Caramelized Onions, Chives$16

Pasta StationAll threee included

Gnocchi, Penne Pasta and CheeseTortellini Sauce

Select ThreeBolognese, Basil Pesto, Marinara or

Alfredo$18

Risotto Martini StationChef Attendant Required

Herb Risotto And White WineWild Mushrooms, Bay Shrimp, Maytag Bleu Cheese, Crisp Pancetta, Chives

$19

Butcher Shop Station Carver Required

Roast New York Strip Loin with Horseradish Cream

Roasted Turkey Breast With Cranberry Orange Relish and Grilled Pork Loin with Chimichuri or Leg of Lamb with

Rosemary, Garlic and Lemon$24

Served with Mini Rolls, Whole Grain Mustard and Mayonnaise

Slider StationKobe Beef with Pork Belly Bacon

Pulled Pork with Spicy Barbecue SauceLamb with Feta

$22

Seafood StationBased On 5 Pieces Per Person

Crab Claws, Mussels, Prawns, Steamed Clams, Sliced Sashimi

$24

Dessert StationMiniature Desserts

Freshly Brewed Coffee Regular and Decaffeinated

Selection of Tea$18

Progressive Dining

Hot SelectionsCrab Cakes with Jalapeño Lime Aioli $5

Mini Beef Wellingtons $5

Tomato Torte in a Mini Pastry Shell $3

Petite Meatballs with a Sweet Chili Glaze $3

Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Skewers with Rosemary~Apricot Glaze

$4

Mushroom Caps stuffed with Italian Sausage, Spinach and Tomato Pesto

$3

Scallop Wrapped in Prosciutto with Zesty Apricot Cocktail Sauce $6

Southwestern Mushroom Wraps Shiitake mushrooms stuffed with a tangy mixture of chilis and cheese, fried in a won ton wrap

$3

Baked Brie Tarts with Caramelized Brown Sugar and Toasted Almonds

$4

Vegetable Spring Rolls served with a Sweet Thai Red Pepper Sauce $3

Cold SelectionsTomato and Basil Bruschetta $3

Ahi Tartare Finely chopped fresh Ahi tuna with Italian herbs and spices and extra virgin olive oil, served with grilled baguette slices

$5

Antipasto Skewers Sundried tomato,mozzarella cheese and Kalamata olive on rosemary skewer, marinated in balsamic vinegar, olive oil and herbs

$3

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Cucumber Wasabi or traditional cocktail sauce

$6

Garden Fresh Crudités Featuring a selection of California’s freshest seasonal vegetables, served with homemade dipping sauce

$3

Gourmet Cheese Display $6

Fresh Fruit Display Fresh fruit in season such as strawberries, pineapple, melon and exotic fruit served with our famous warm white chocolate fondue

$5

Seafood Bar Based on 3 pieces per person. May include a seasonal selection of oysters on the half shell, steamed chilled mussels, shrimp and manila clams.

$13


Hors D’oeuvres

The Vineyard Bar Package$18

A Wonderful Selection of Ponte Wines

An Assortment of Domestic BeerSuch as Coors, Coors Light,

Bud Light, MGD and Miller Lite

An Assortment of Soft Drinks

The Cellar Bar Package$24

A Wonderful Selection of Ponte Wines

An Assortment of Premium and Domestic Beer

Such as Corona, Stella Artois, Stone Pale Ale, Newcastle, Heineken,Coors, Coors Light,

Bud Light, MGD and Miller Lite

An Assortment of Soft Drinks

Non-Alcoholic Bar$6

Iced teaAssorted sodas and bottled water

Freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffeeAssorted hot herbal tea

Lemonade upon request

No Host Bar

Bar set-up fee for cash bar$250

Bar sales are subject to a $400 minimum


Bar Service

TastingsWow your guests with a wine tasting experience and taste some of

the best wine Temecula has to offer. You and your guests will enjoy six different varieties of wines including several of Ponte’s special

occasion wines. Included in the tasting is a souvenir logo wine glass.

Wine tasting is $12 per guest plus 20% gratuity Monday through Friday

Wine tasting is $20 per guest plus 20% gratuity Saturdays and Sundays

TourAllow our tour guides to take your guests on a fun and informative tour that shares the Ponte story, shows you how grapes are grown

and teaches you how wine is made.

Tours are an additional $5 per guest plus 20% gratuity

Tour takes approximately 45 minutes when accompanied by a tasting

Displayed Imported Cheese$9 per person


Tours & Tastings

Ponte Family Estate WineryF a m i l y E s t a t eP · O · N · T · E

35053 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591

(951) 694-9444pontewinery.com

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