Falkner Winery in Temecula Valley Wine Country is giving its restaurant a refresh, including its menu. The Pinnacle Restaurant is perched on a hilltop above the vineyards on the 23-acre property.

Menu, wine offerings Rennie describes the restaurant's menu as "contemporary American." "There are a lot of flavors from around the world, but our kitchen is from scratch," he said.

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