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The Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery has launched their new summer menu.

Based on customer feedback, executive chef E. Dennis van Rumund and his staff have introduced numerous delicious and unique new items to the menu.

For example, new appetizers include New Zealand Green Lip Mussels steamed with a concassé of fresh tomato, chopped garlic, shallots, lemon and Falkner Viognier wine.

Another addition is a traditional Salad Caprese with fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, basil pesto and aged balsamic dressing.

The summer menu includes more salads, sandwiches, pastas and entrees.

Departing from their normal Mediterranean/American food, Rumund is introducing a new Asian Shrimp and Noodle Salad that consists of marinated shrimp and capelli pasta with field greens on a wonton wrapper served with red bell peppers, carrots, cabbage and his signature Sambal Oelek dressing.

Visitors may also want to try the new Cajun Chicken Advertisement

Sandra Bright Salad Sandwich, Shrimp and Crab Lasagna, Coconut Crusted Hawaiian Ono, one-pound Pork Porterhouse Steak or, for the hearty eater, the Grilled "Baseball Cut" 12-ounce Sirloin.

Finally, finish the meal with the new Ricotta Cheesecake.

The Pinnacle has a great international wine list to accompany all dishes with specific wine recommendations for each item.

Falkner Winery is a premium winery in the Temecula Valley Wine Country. The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with tours available on weekends and by appointment.

Normal restaurant hours are 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Pinnacle reservations may be made by calling (951) 676-8231, ext. 1; visiting www.falknerwinery.com; or using www.opentable.com.

They are located five miles east of I-15. Exit at Rancho California Road, then turn left onto Calle Contento.