Private Parties
Catering Menus
35053 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
tel (951) 694~8855
fax (951) 694~8883
www.pontewinery.com
info@pontewinery.com
Special Event Information
Hours
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
4 hour period of time
End time not to exceed 10:00pm
Dinner Guest count minimum of 125 for Tent Pavilion
and 75 Guests for the Barrel Room
Monday – Thursday
4 hour period of time
End time not to exceed 10:00pm
Dinner Guest count minimum of 100 for Tent Pavilion
and 50 Guests for the Barrel Room
General Information
Included in our event packages are the following services:
Use of Ponte Family Estate Facility up to four hours
Choose from our 4800 Square foot Tent Pavilion for parties up to 250 guests, our Barrel Room
for parties of 100 or less, or our VIP tasting Room for intimate parties up to 12 Guests
Tables, chairs, and linens in the color of your choice are included, silverware, glassware china,
and linen napkins
Auxiliary tables with linen for your registration tables, gift tables and buffets
Complimentary self-parking
Please Note :
Prices listed for Food and Beverage are for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.
10% Discount on Food prices for events scheduled Monday through Thursday.
Additional time may be purchased at $400 per hour, not to exceed 10:00pm.
A $500 Room Rental Fee will apply to events in the Barrel Room if guest count falls below the
minimum stated count.
Facility rental requires the purchase of Ponte Family Estate food, and beverages. No hard liquor
is allowed on the property.
All prices quoted for food and beverage are subject to a 18% Service and Tax; prices are subject to change.
No other wine or food is allowed on Ponte property, with the exception of a bakery-provided cake or dessert.
Up to two entrée selections may be made for an additional $4.00 per guest. Client must provide place cards
indicating the each guest’s entrée selection.
Other events may be taking place during your event, and the Smokehouse Restaurant or the Tasting Room
may be open.
The minimum guest count requirements are for full price adults.
Alcohol will stop 15 minutes prior to conclusion of the event.
All guests will be required to vacate the premises within 1/2 hour after event.
Vendors must vacate the property ONE-HOUR after the conclusion of the event.
Ponte Family Estate 35053 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 tel (951)694~8855 fax (951)694~8883 www.pontewinery.com
Hors d’Oeuvres menu
Items can be tray passed or decoratively presented on a Hors d’Oeuvres Island
Wild Mushroom Bruschetta or Tomato and Basil Bruschetta $ 2.00
Antipasto with Locally Grown Kalamata Olives, Roasted Eggplant, $ 2.00
Marinated Mushrooms, Roasted Red and Yellow Peppers and Artichokes
Array of Seasonal Vegetable Crudités with Fresh Herb Dipping Sauce $ 2.00
Hors d’Oeuvres Island Presentation Only
Fresh Fruit Display ~ Hors d’Oeuvres Island Presentation Only $ 2.00
Fresh Fruit in season such as Fresh Strawberries, Pineapple, Melon, and
Exotic Fruit Accompanied with Yogurt Dip and our Famous Warm White Chocolate Fondue
House Special Meatballs in Savory Whole Grain and Herb Demi Glace $ 2.00
Spinach Spanikopita $ 2.00
Vegetable Spring Rolls served with a Sweet Thai Red-Pepper Sauce $ 2.00
Chicken Satay with a Spicy Peanut Sauce $ 2.00
Warm Brie topped with sautéed Portobello Mushrooms $ 2.50
Farm Fresh Herbs and finished with Raspberry and White Truffle Oil Glace
Hors d’Oeuvres Island Presentation Only
Mushroom Caps stuffed with Applewood Bacon $ 2.50
Chives, Smoked Cheddar, Sundried Tomatoes and topped with an Herb Pesto
Empanadas ~Select one choice of tasty fillings in a flaky pastry crust $ 2.50
Spiced Chicken en adobe, Vegetarian Southwest Ratatouille or Spicy Beef
Sushi Tray with California Rolls and Ahi Wraps $ 3.00
Accompanied by Wasabi, Pickled Ginger and Soy Sauce
Assorted Canapés ~ Select Three $ 3.50
Salmon Mousse, Goat Cheese with Roasted Red Peppers
Salmon with Crème Fresh and Cucumber
Duck Liver Pate’ with Cracked Black Pepper, Yellow Roasted Pepper Mousse
Festive Paté and Terrine Assortment Platter $ 3.50
Served with Crostini and Gourmet Crackers
Jumbo Shrimp with Chipotle Dipping Sauce or Traditional Cocktail Sauce $ 3.50
Crab Cakes with a Cajun Remoulade and $ 3.50
Jalapeno-Lime Mayonnaise Served on Shredded Red Cabbage
Coconut-encrusted Shrimp $ 3.50
Accompanied with Pineapple and Mango Sauce infused With Star Anise
Ponte Family Estate 35053 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 tel (951)694~8855 fax (951)694~8883 www.pontewinery.com
Wine Country Sit Down Menu
Select ONE Entrée, Salad, Vegetable, a Side Dish and Dessert
Entree Selections
Medallions of Coffee encrusted Beef Tenderloin $55
Finished with a Raspberry Port Reduction
Grilled Pork Tenderloin $52
With a Balsamic and Fig Demi Glace
Pistachio Crusted Pan-Seared Yellow Tail $54
Accompanied with Dried Cranberries and a Chardonnay Cream Sauce
Breast of Chicken Stuffed with Brie, Apples and Raisins $54
Finished with an Orange-Honey Glaze
Dual Entrée $59
Petite Filet and Bacon-Wrapped Crab-Stuffed Prawn
Finished with a Traditional Béarnaise Sauce
Lobster Ravioli $53
Tomato and Saffron Béchamel
Butternut Squash Stuffed Ravioli $52
Topped with a Gingered Isabel Cream, with Dried Currants and Sage
Side Dishes
Temecula Valley Country Rice
Imported Basmati Rice, Wheat Berry and Tomato Orzo
Wild Rice Pilaf Blend
Potatoes Au Gratin
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Red Bliss Potatoes
Green Beans Almandine
Farm Fresh Grilled Vegetables
Yellow Crookneck Squash, Zucchini Squash, Red Peppers, Carrots and Sweet Onions
Medley of Garden Fresh Vegetables
Carrots, Cauliflower, Broccoli and Pearl Onions
Desserts
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Chocolate Ganache
Carrot Cake
Fresh Apple tart
Ponte Family Estate 35053 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 tel (951)694~8855 fax (951)694~8883 www.pontewinery.com
Chardonnay Sit Down Menu
$ 52.00 Per Guest ++
Select ONE Entrée, Salad, Vegetable, Side Dish and Dessert from the Chardonnay Accompaniments Menus
For Double Entrée Choice ~ Add $4.00 Per Guest
Client is responsible for creating Name Cards with Entrée Selection indicated for each guest
Entree Selections
Chicken Roulade
Chicken Breast stuffed and rolled with Spinach and Feta Cheese.
Served with a Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce and topped with Toasted Pine Nuts
Rosemary ~ Dijon Roasted Chicken
Marinated in White Wine and Garlic, then roasted to perfection
Chicken Picatta
Fresh Chicken Breast sautéed in Butter and Chardonnay
Wine, and garnished with a Creamy Lemon Caper Sauce
Grilled Top Sirloin with a Cabernet Reduction
And accented with Fresh Thyme
Roast Prime Rib
Slow Roasted and Served with Au Jus and Traditional Creamy Horseradish
Broiled Tri-Tip
Accompanied with a Trio of Mushroom Demi Glace
Herb encrusted Roasted Pork Loin.
Served with a Pear and Walnut Chutney
Fresh Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Presented with an Asparagus Dijon Crème Sauce
Italian ~ Crusted Mahi Mahi
Seasoned with a homemade dry rub and topped with a Yellow Tomato Coulis
Ponte Family Estate 35053 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 tel (951)694~8855 fax (951)694~8883 www.pontewinery.com
Chardonnay Menu Accompaniments
Salad
Wine Country Salad
Mixed Field Greens with Candied Glazed Walnuts, Crumbled Feta Cheese
and Dried Cranberries, with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Traditional Country Caesar Salad
Fresh Romaine Lettuce with Homemade Croutons and Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
Tossed Green Salad
Crisp Lettuce, Shredded Carrots, Purple Cabbage,
Homemade Croutons, Cucumber, Red Onion, Tomatoes and Olives
Served with Red Wine Vinaigrette or Herbed Buttermilk Dressing
Side Dish
Temecula Valley Country Rice
Imported Basmati Rice, Wheat Berry and Tomato Orzo
Wild Rice Pilaf Blend
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Red Bliss Potatoes
Vegetable
Farm Fresh Grilled Vegetables
Yellow Crookneck Squash
Zucchini Squash
Red Peppers
Carrots
Sweet Onions
Seasonal Medley of Garden Fresh Vegetables
Carrots, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Pearl Onions
Asparagus Spears with Herbed Butter
Dessert
New York Cheese Cake
Carrot Cake
Chocolate Ganache
Ponte Family Estate 35053 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 tel (951)694~8855 fax (951)694~8883 www.pontewinery.com
Merlot Sit Down
$60.00 Per Guest ++
Select ONE Entrée, Salad, Vegetable, and a Side Dish and Dessert from the Merlot Accompaniments Menus
For Double Entrée Choice ~ Add $4.00 Per Guest **
Client is responsible for creating Name Cards with Entrée Selection indicated for each guest
Entree Selections
Filet Mignon wrapped with Applewood Bacon
Served atop a Garlic Herb Marinated Portobello Mushroom
and finished with a Merlot Reduction
10oz. Grilled New York Steak
Hearts of Palm and Green Peppercorn Sauce
Topped with seasoned Fried Onion Straws
Chicken Ponte
Stuffed Free Range Breast of Chicken
with Crimini Duxelle and Fresh Herbs
Crab and Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Drizzled with a Garlic and Capers Hollandaise Sauce
and topped with a Tempura Shrimp
Roasted Rack of Lamb
With a Mint-infused Demi Glace and garnished with Fresh Herbs
Baked Halibut
With Roasted Fennel and Tomato Saffron Cream
Topped with a Fried Leek Tumbleweed
Fresh Herbed Salmon
Accompanied with a Savory Balsamic Tomato Jam
Garnished with Herb Provencal Tomato
Ponte Family Estate 35053 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 tel (951)694~8855 fax (951)694~8883 www.pontewinery.com
Merlot Accompaniments Menu
Salad
Baby Bay Shrimp Salad
Bibb Lettuce with Baby Bay Shrimp, Tear Drop Tomatoes,
Crumbled Egg Confetti and topped with Bleu Cheese and Tomato Basil Vinaigrette
Traditional Baby Spinach Salad
With Golden Raisins, Bleu Cheese, Candied Walnuts,
Crispy Applewood Bacon Bits, and tossed with a Honey-Mustard Dressing
Wine Country Salad
Mixed Field Greens with Candied Glazed Walnuts, Crumbled Feta Cheese
and Dried Cranberries, with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Rustic Mediterranean
Crisp Romaine Lettuce with Pine Nuts, Sundried Tomatoes,
Feta Cheese, Red Tear Drop Tomatoes, topped with
Shaved Red Onion and dressed with Tomato Basil Vinaigrette
Side Dish
Temecula Valley Country Rice
Imported Basmati Rice, Wheat Berry and Tomato Orzo
Wild Rice Pilaf Blend
Herbed Red Rose Rustic Potatoes
White Truffle Infused Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Polenta
Vegetable
Individual Farm Fresh Grilled Vegetable presentation
Such as: Yellow Crookneck Squash, Zucchini Squash
Red Peppers, Carrots and Sweet Onions
Dessert
Individually presented and garnished with Fruit Coulis
Fresh Fruit Tarts
Tiramisu
Chocolate Mousse cake
Ponte Family Estate 35053 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 tel (951)694~8855 fax (951)694~8883 www.pontewinery.com
Vegetarian Entrees
Stuffed Portobello Mushroom
Filled with Spinach, Sundried Tomatoes and Feta Cheese
Served with a Pesto Cream Sauce
Linguine Prima Vera
Seasonal Vegetables tossed in Creamy White Sauce on a bed of Linguine
With Fresh Basil and Parmesan Garnish
Portobello Mushroom Ravioli
With a Madeira Crème sauce
and finished with Herb Oil
Lasagna Bundles
Tall individual rolls filled with Cheese and Spinach
Topped with Marinara Sauce and Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
Vegetable Wellington
Seasonal Vegetables Baked in a Puff Pastry Shell
Served with a Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce
Children’s Menu
We can substitute the Main Entrée
for Children under 12 years of age for the following items:
Chicken Fingers with French Fries
Five inch Cheese Pizza
Served with Seasonal Fruit
Grilled Hamburger with French Fries
Ponte Family Estate 35053 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 tel (951)694~8855 fax (951)694~8883 www.pontewinery.com
Bar Service
Special Event Bar is for 4 Hours and includes our friendly bartender.
Also included are all chilled beverages, ice, glassware and cocktail napkins.
Bar will close 15 minutes prior to the end of the event
Bar Guest
Vineyard $17.50 PerPackage A
A wonderful selection of Ponte Wines
such as Chardonnay, Viognier
Cabernet, Meritage, Merlot and Juliet
An assortment of Domestic cold beers:
Coors
Coors Light
Bud Lite
MGD
An assortment of Sodas and Bottled Waters
Bar Guest
Vineyard $23.50 PerPackage B
A wonderful selection of Ponte Wines
such as Chardonnay, Viognier
Cabernet, Meritage, Merlot and Juliet
An assortment of Premium and Domestic cold beers
Heineken
Corona
Sierra Nevada
Coors
Coors Light
Bud Lite
MGD
An assortment of Sodas and Bottled Waters
No Host or Consumption Bar
Bar Set-up Fee for Cash Bar $150
Ponte Family Estate 35053 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 tel (951)694~8855 fax (951)694~8883 www.pontewinery.com