Temecula, CA Winery Tour
Story by Sydney Blue
The best way to enjoy a day of wine tasting is to leave the driving to someone else. The Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle offers a relaxing day enjoying the company of like-minded friends in a comfortable climate. The Cabernet Tour carts you around to four wineries, a winemaking tour and a gourmet lunch underneath the beautiful willow trees of Temecula’s finest.
Do you know the difference between small bubbles in champagne or big ones? You can find out at the Wilson Creek Winery. Rosie and Gerry Wilson, along with their pups, greeted me like family. After tasting their delicious wines, I got to try their special chocolate port and almond champagne. Yum. “We’ve been fortunate to have good wines,” Rosie says. I’ll say. They’ve received more than 100 international wine awards. For your next wedding or special event, you can get personalized labels put on their almond champagne. They even keep the Navy happy with a steady supply of White Cabernet Sauvignon and others.
Besides their special activities, such as jazz concerts, grape stomping, luaus and cigar nights, they host many fundraisers for local charities. Stop by and hear about their rich history, family stories and winemaking adventures. Or join their wine club at www.wilsoncreekwinery.com or 909-699-WINE. Here’s a clue to the question above: large bubbles are bad.
The Grapeline has quite a list of wineries they can take you to. Falkner Winery and South Coast Winery Resort & Spa are also great choices.
The Grapeline gives you certificates for discounts on your wine purchases, as well. West was a friendly tour guide and made sure we all got back safe and sound.
Don’t make me get maternal on you and remind you that even one drink can result in a DUI, forever scarring your record. Funny, but we’ve become a society that requires sober drivers. Luckily, conveniences have popped up to help. Take the stress away and try a tour—a decision you could never regret. Good, now go enjoy a glass and plan your next wistful wandering.
Call 888-8-WINERY or browse through
www.gogrape.com