EST. 2012
Our Story
What started as a passion project in a garage has become one of Old Town Temecula's most beloved wineries.
HOW IT ALL STARTED
From a Garage to a Winery
Big Nose Winery is a family-run winery in Old Town Temecula, located inside the historic Hotel Temecula. It's owned and operated by Roger and Janice, along with their son Matthew. From making the wine to serving it, everything here is done by family.
Our love for wine started with family trips to different wineries, where we enjoyed not just the wine but the whole experience — good wine, good company, and great conversations. One day, we had a chat with the Orange County Wine Society about making wine at home, and that got us thinking — why not try making our own?
THE JOURNEY
Passion Became Purpose
In 2012, we got our first batch of grapes from Paso Robles and Sonoma and turned our garage into a small winery. We spent long nights experimenting, figuring out what worked, and learning along the way. What started as a fun project quickly grew into something more serious.
Roger had spent years working in the automotive industry, but winemaking quickly became more than just a hobby. To sharpen his skills, he completed the Enology program at Missouri State University and became a certified winemaker. Matthew also became more involved, handling the website, labels, menus, social media, and email marketing — and completed WSET Level 2 to deepen his wine knowledge.
A TRUE FAMILY WINERY
OUR PROMISE
Today, we do everything ourselves — from making the wine to pouring it for our guests. Our goal has always been to make great wine that people enjoy, without the pretentiousness that sometimes comes with it.
When you visit Big Nose Winery, you're getting more than just a glass of wine — you're getting a piece of our journey, our passion, and our family.
COME SAY HELLOMEET THE FAMILY
Roger
WINEMAKER
Certified winemaker, Missouri State Enology. The heart and soul behind every bottle.
Janice
TASTING ROOM & EVENTS
Runs the tasting room and private events. Makes every guest feel at home.
Matthew
OPERATIONS & MARKETING
WSET Level 2 certified. Handles all things digital — website, social media, and wine club.