The award-winning, Café Champagne Restaurant at Thornton Winery is a “want to do” for every visitor to the Temecula Valley. Since 1988, from growing herbs to cutting home-grown flowers, every effort has been made to offer the perfect combination of French Country Elegance and Gold Medal-winning Contemporary Cuisine. Thornton Winery, family-owned by John and President Steve Thornton, is proud of its award-winning food and wine. Thornton Winery and Café Champagne Restaurant provide a breathtaking entrance to the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Country French elegance combines with “Contemporary Fusion Cuisine” to create a well-rounded flair for the total gourmet experience.