Guided Wine Tasting Tour of Temecula

Overview

Beginning in Old Town Temecula, this half day tour into wine country offers guests the unique opportunity to explore three premium craft wineries along the De Portola and Rancho California Wine Trails This intimate, fully-guided tour is a great option for those visiting Temecula for the day, staying in one of the local hotels, or looking for a fun activity to share with friends and family. Enhance your wine knowledge on this authentic wine country tour focused on the culture and art of true wine tasting.

City: Temecula

Sat 26 Apr

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Starting at $199.00

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Sat 26 Apr

Starting at $199.00

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What's Included

Bottled water

Lunch

Driver/guide

Wine tasting at three wineries

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age to sample wine is 21 years.
Dress code is smart casual, wear comfortable shoes.
Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

What To Expect

Frangipani Estate Winery

The first stop is Frangipani Estate Winery, a family-owned and operated boutique vintner specializing in bold reds while additionally offering a variety whites and blushes. Guests will marvel at the view sitting down, weather permitting, on a covered patio overlooking a serene valley, with Mount Palomar on the horizon. If the weather is inclement, a protected, indoor setting is provided. The staff offers friendly, informative table service, pouring wine samples as you relax while soaking in the incredible view. A delicious, individually packaged lunch is enjoyed at this first stop while engaging in stimulating conversation with your tour mates, many who often become new best friends by the end of the day! With advance notice, vegetarians and those with specific dietary needs are respectfully accommodated.

Wilson Creek Winery

The next destination is high energy, guest-centric Wilson Creek Winery, perhaps Temecula’s most popular vintner. A wide tasting roster is highlighted by their signature item, Sparkling Almond! An optional vineyard and production area tour lead by your Destination Temecula guide provides those who would like to participate a fascinating behind-the-scenes experience, often highlighted by a chat on the crush pad or in the production area with the winemaker. Play your cards right and you might sample a tasting from the tanks! Free time then allows exploration of the wonderful setting for photography throughout the beautiful grounds, and purchase discounts provided to DESTINATION TEMECULA guests.

Callaway Vineyard and Winery

Finish the afternoon at Callaway Vineyard & Winery with a tasting of estate grown wines. A hilltop panoramic view of the valley will awe guests enjoying the picturesque setting.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (28)

92dakota

Nov 2020

I cant think of any other word to describe our experience other than PERFECT! starting with the driver, to dave our tour guide, and then the staff at these fine winery's and the restaurant. From the start of the pick up to our drop off at the end it was beyond our exceptions. We cant wait to come back!

Response from Host

Nov 2020

Hi Dakota: You make us so pleased by validating what we always strive for; going above and beyond the expectations of our guests. Please contact us whenever we can again assist you and your company. Il Tramonto Restaurant and the wineries you visited were so very grateful for your visit. Cheers!

351terat

Oct 2020

What an incredible day hosted by Destination Temecula Wine Tour. Our personal driver was exceptional as he escorted our group of 8 to 3 exceptional wineries across Temecula - each recommended by owner. The day ended at a restaurant also recommended by the owner. All the fine details were important and evident! We would definitely recommend!

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Hello Tera - thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences with other TripAdvisor readers. We really appreciated the opportunity to play a part in creating a wonderful day for you and your friends. We are grateful for your kind feedback, and would be ecstatic to have you join us again on a future visit. We do provide door to door service from any Southern California area. . Stay safe. Cheers!

Charlie1625

Sep 2019

If you are expecting to learn about wine making, or the vineyards, or grape type then this is not the tour for you. This is just a glorified taxi service which will pick you up and drop you off at the vineyards. Most vineyard tastings are around $15 dollars per person for 5-6 servings. So if you are in a group of people or even just 2, you can book a taxi or an Uber for this trip for half the price.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Your feedback is noted and appreciated. We apologize for a day where what we delivered fell short of your expectations. Internal communication issues with the hotel further compounded the frustrations you experienced. The Saturday and Sunday of three-day holiday weekends are typically the busiest days of the year at the wineries. Even on these overwhelmingly busy days, we strive to create a more personalized, elevated visit for our guests through our tour narrative, the scenic wine country route we follow, the engagement we foster amongst and between our tour guests and with our guide throughout the day, and our overall customer service, specifically with lunch service we provide. Granted, the winery tasting room traffic on these busy holiday periods can be overwhelming and too crowded for some, as it was for you, impacting their enjoyment of the day. We do have others, conversely, who join us on these busy days and absolutely love the people watching opportunities. A full refund has been issued, based upon your disappointment. On a side note, your concerns have spurred us to complete the details of a product we plan to introduce, offered to enthusiasts on the TripAdvisor/Viator travel platform that can still deliver exclusive, personal experiences at select wineries even on the busiest of days. Thank you again for taking the time to convey your perceptions of the experience.