About Falkner Winery
Falkner Winery carries the German-heritage family surname of Ray and Loretta Falkner — Falkner meaning 'falconer' in German, the person who trains and hunts with falcons. The falcon is one of the most capable aerial predators, its hunting precision and speed making it the premier bird used in the ancient sport of falconry. Applied to wine, the falconer's philosophy declares precision and pursuit: wine made with the trained eye that sees exactly what the vineyard can produce and hunts that quality with the focused dedication of a practiced falconer.
The Calle Contento hilltop estate is one of Temecula Valley's most panoramically positioned wineries — the elevated hillside offering views of the surrounding wine country landscape that extend to the Santa Ana Mountains and the distant Pacific coastal hills. Ray Falkner's estate produces Meritage, Syrah, Viognier, and Sauvignon Blanc from Temecula Valley estate vineyard sources.