Briar Rose’s Talking Frog is a Prince!

Talking Frog

Our winery owners, Les and Dorian Linkogle remind us that "Sometimes you really do have to kiss a lot of frogs 'til you find your prince".  This may be true in many areas of life but when it comes to delicious wines you will find a prince every time you visit our premier Temecula boutique winery which opened its enchanting doors in 2007.

This saying became the inspiration for our "Talking Frog" label.  This label offers a budget-friendly introduction to our table wines to appeal to a price conscious consumer. Talking Frog is our unique bubbly wine lager that is light, sweet and fruity.  As this label is less expensive than Briar Rose’s other wines, taste is not spared in any way. We are proud of our awards for Talking Frog Wine Lager that includes; a bronze in the Valley Wine Society 2010 and the Inland Empire Award in 2010.

This recently released wine has the distinction of using 100% Viognier grapes and a lager Hefeweizen.   Pronounced Vee-own-yay, the Viognier grapes were once only found in the northern Rhone region of France but were brought to California in the 1990’s where they adapted well to the climate.  The Viognier grapes can now be found in many places around the world. This wine lager is unique and offers a true appreciation of the Viognier grape.  

Briar Rose Winery Releases WE REMEMBER Wine

An Honorary Tribute To America's Veterans

WE REMEMBER

Briar Rose Owner and Winemaker Les Linkogle wanted to do something special to honor the men and woman who help defend our country. Les himself is a Vietnam Veteran. As Les knew he wanted to create something special to honor our great soldiers, one night while he was sleeping, the idea of an "American Medal of Hope" came to him.

Immediately Les sat down and created on paper "The American Medal of Hope."  This medal consists of a Coat of Arms with an American Eagle and an American Flag all together. As Les is a winemaker, he wanted to create a wine with The American Medal of Hope on the label that would help raise money for the Veterans.  It took Les over 7 months to get this label approved. It required Special Approval from the US Government.

Les's vision is now a reality.  A percentage of the "gross" proceeds from "We Remember" wine goes to the Veterans Research Corporation . These proceeds will fund world class medical research for veterans of all generations.  Medical research is vital in addressing the wounds of war, seen and unseen.

The "Medal of Hope" from the "We Remember" label is currently being hand crafted. This prestigious medal will be awarded yearly to remarkable individuals who make great strides to help our Veterans and what they have accomplished.

Les's mission does not end here. His quest to help the Veterans' continues as Les also wrote the inspiring words to his song "We Remember". Music for "We Remember" is being co-written by jazz singer songwriter Sherry Williams and musical director and arranger John Rodby.

Candle Light Concert

Briar Rose Winery celebrated the beginning of the Christmas season on December 3, 2011 with an incredible Candle Light Concert benefiting  Oak Grove Center for the Art . Violinist David Wilson entertained the guests whose evening also included a three-course meal and a horse-drawn Cinderella carriage ride through the vineyards.
Decorated in beautiful lights, Briar Rose Winery was postcard perfect complete with a huge Christmas tree laden with presents. Owners Dorian and Les Linkogle were delightful hosts charming all who attended. Guests enjoyed courtyard dining and entertainment at the elegant winery that boasts a replica of Snow White’s cottage built by Disney artist Beldon Fields.

Wilson, known as the "Violinist to the Stars", played many favorite songs and kept the mood joyful.  He has collaborated with Henry Mancini and has released 10 albums of his beautiful music.


Briar Rose Winery has an annual event benefitting Oak Grove Center for the Arts which is a residential treatment center and school helping at-risk children and their families in Murrieta.


Briar Rose Winery is the premier boutique winery in the Temecula Valley. Tastings are by reservation only.