4.1 out of 5.0	Quality of Service:		(4.0/5.0)
	Responsiveness:		(3.5/5.0)
	Professionalism:		(5.0/5.0)
	Value For Cost:		(4.0/5.0)
	Flexibility:		(4.0/5.0)

Beautiful venue and professional staff who conducted the evening and managed all the little requests to make the night go well.

2.8 out of 5.0	Quality of Service:		(3.0/5.0)
	Responsiveness:		(4.0/5.0)
	Professionalism:		(2.0/5.0)
	Value For Cost:		(2.0/5.0)
	Flexibility:		(3.0/5.0)

We actually had our wedding at Wente Vineyards, but it is not listed under your vendors. Wente Vineyards is a sister winery of Murrieta's Well and they have the same sales manager (Tricia Craig), and the same coordinators. The wedding went very well, and Tricia was very helpful along the way. She answered our questions completely and in a timely manner. The food was the best part of our wedding, and the thing the guests remembered the most. The wines are also very good, and this venue has a reputation for being top notch. The biggest problem we had is that even though we were already investing a lot of money (price per person, venue rental etc), the establishment still tries and nickle and dime you along the way. They raised their food prices significantly and we had to pay for the increase even though when we signed the contract, made a deposit, and booked our date the price per person was lower. The increase was significant enough to cause us to cut back on other items, and it is the contract (in the fine print for terms/conditions), so they probably raise the prices every year (even during a recession). Our actual beer/wine consumption ended up being way higher than our estimation (especially since we had so many non-drinkers). We ended up paying an additional $1300 on alcohol the night of the wedding. I know that the counts are never accurate, but this raised some ethical questions on the staff's part big time. They did goof up on a linen order, which wasn't a big deal - but threw in a bottle of wine to make up for it. A lot of venues give the bride and groom a bottle of wine to take home anyway... The wait staff did not bother to box up our food for us to take home (everyone knows how the bride and groom never get to eat their meal), and with the food being the main attraction - this was disappointing to say the least. Also, when we were leaving - I went back to the dining room to grab my purse and saw the wait staff trying on a scarf that someone had left behind. I recognized it as my boss' scarf and quickly asked if they could take it off please. I thought that was extremely tacky.

All in all, we paid a lot of money and yes we did have a beautiful wedding. Trica and Lisa were amazing from start to finish. We just felt like at the end of the day... Wente may not be the 'top notch' upscale winery that their reputation insinuates. Being taken advantage of for a little bit here sends the wrong message. One bonus: they include the cake!! (but of course try to get you to add on extras for more money).

If you are having more than 150 people, we would STRONGLY recommend Casa Real. This venue is absolutely beautiful and we have heard nothing but great things from it. We would have chosen it for sure, but they have a guest count minimum. (One advantage of Wente is that they do offer smaller weddings..)

4.6 out of 5.0	Quality of Service:		(5.0/5.0)
	Responsiveness:		(5.0/5.0)
	Professionalism:		(5.0/5.0)
	Value For Cost:		(4.0/5.0)
	Flexibility:		(4.0/5.0)

This winery was perfect. It is off the road and the wine tasting is closed at the time of the wedding. They answered all my questions and made sure that I was a happy bride. When Something went wrong that I noticed they took care of it. The Food was outstanding I still have people talking about the potatoes. The Cake wasn't just pretty but tasted good also.

4.4 out of 5.0	Quality of Service:		(5.0/5.0)
	Responsiveness:		(4.5/5.0)
	Professionalism:		(5.0/5.0)
	Value For Cost:		(5.0/5.0)
	Flexibility:		(2.5/5.0)

Murrieta's Well is a beautifully intimate and special location for an event or wedding. We just were married there May 31, 2008. Owned by Wente, the staff and catering is all done by Wente which boasts a five star restuarant. Everyone RAVED about the food and service and the venue itself was absolutely beautiful. We had the whole winery to ourselves which made for a personal event.

Working with Heather Druba in the sales office was divine, she is very laid back and responsive and made planning my wedding a snap.

My only complaint is with our on-site coordinator we had that day. She was very hurried and unorganized and gave me, my parents and my husband the feeling she wanted us to "hurry up and get out." My day of coordinator gave her detailed information on set up and contact information for vendors and yet, 30 minutes before the end of my reception she was asking ME where my shuttle bus was! As if I had the drivers number tucked into my dress. Nevertheless, our wedding went off without a hitch due to my other vendors and the lovely, lovely location.

4.7 out of 5.0	Quality of Service:		(5.0/5.0)
	Responsiveness:		(4.5/5.0)
	Professionalism:		(4.0/5.0)
	Value For Cost:		(5.0/5.0)
	Flexibility:		(5.0/5.0)

Murrieta's Well is a wonderful venue for that unique rustic barn-like feel. It offers a beautiful and intimate setting with a barrel room and outdoor dance floor. I couldn't imagine a more perfect setting for our special day!

4.7 out of 5.0	Quality of Service:		(5.0/5.0)
	Responsiveness:		(4.5/5.0)
	Professionalism:		(5.0/5.0)
	Value For Cost:		(4.5/5.0)
	Flexibility:		(4.5/5.0)

The staff at Murrieta's Well was wonderful - We had many little requests on how each detail should play out on our day of, and each on was executed very well on the day of! Although we didn't get our original coordinator on the day of our wedding, Lisa (I believe was her name) was wonderful, she keep everything running smoothly and I felt at no moment like I had any reason to take the reins from her.

All in all, the food service and ambiance was wonderful!

4.6 out of 5.0	Quality of Service:		(5.0/5.0)
	Responsiveness:		(4.0/5.0)
	Professionalism:		(4.0/5.0)
	Value For Cost:		(5.0/5.0)
	Flexibility:		(5.0/5.0)

The event services for Murrieta's Well are handled by Wente. Wente gives you a tour of both the Well and the Wente - they have very different feels. After you book, they give you a questionnaire asking you everything from how many votives per table to what kind of microphone you need. Wente events include food, wine, linens, and cake. We were very excited about the talented and creative pastry chefs who made our cake. We chose several of our other (fantastic) vendors from the referral list. Wente provided flexiblity and customization throughout the planning stages, including putting aside a wine that we wanted to serve and sourcing a kosher dinner for one guest. Wente provides a wedding coordinator on the day of the wedding. Our only two complaints were that the wooden high chair for my niece was rickety and had an exposed nail and that they brought the stand up microphone instead of the lapel mike.