Top Wine Tasting Rooms in the Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside & Pomona Areas 2026

The western Inland Empire has a deep wine history rooted in the Cucamonga Valley, one of California’s oldest winegrowing regions. While Temecula gets more attention today, the Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Riverside, and Pomona corridor still holds historic family wineries and welcoming tasting rooms. These spots offer flights, local and California wines, and a connection to the area’s pre-Napa roots.

The List

1. San Antonio Winery — Ontario. Named the Inland Empire’s premier wine destination. Spacious tasting room, Country Patio, hosted flights, and a full wine and gift shop. Part of the Riboli family with over 40 years at this location.
2. Joseph Filippi Winery / D’Ellena Winery — Rancho Cucamonga. Historic property on Base Line Road (originally Regina Winery, 1916). Family Cucamonga Valley wines and a tasting room with deep local roots. Currently in a revitalization phase.
3. Galleano Winery — Mira Loma (Jurupa Valley). Established 1927, one of the oldest continuously operating family wineries in the Cucamonga Valley. Award-winning Zinfandels, ports, cream sherry, and outdoor patio tastings.
4. Biane Winery — Rancho Cucamonga. Seven generations of winemaking tradition. Stone-walled tasting room on 8th Street connected to California Bonded Winery No. 1 history. Open Thursday–Sunday with mountain views.
5. Rancho de Philo Winery — Rancho Cucamonga. Known for its celebrated Triple Cream Sherry. Family estate with a rustic charm and strong reputation for fortified dessert wines. Limited public hours—check ahead.
6. Wine Now — Rancho Cucamonga. Dedicated wine tasting spot with a welcoming atmosphere for flights and bottle service.
7. Grafted Cellars — Claremont (near Pomona). Urban winery tasting room with wine flights, food pairings, and a modern vibe. Convenient for the western IE.
8. Wine Me Up Social — Upland. Wine lounge with extensive selections, tastings, and a social atmosphere. Popular for groups and evenings.
9. Cucamonga Vintners — Upland area. Local presence tied to the Cucamonga Valley wine tradition.
10. Historic Cucamonga Valley Stops — The broader corridor still carries the legacy of old vineyards and family producers. Many of the above locations pour Cucamonga Valley wines alongside broader California selections.

About the scene: The Cucamonga Valley was once one of California’s major wine regions. Family names like Filippi, Biane, and Galleano keep the tradition alive. San Antonio’s Ontario tasting room brings a larger, more accessible experience. These are ideal for a local afternoon rather than a full wine-country weekend.

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