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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from San Diego Beer and Wine Tours!

Green beer is okay, but “going green” on one of our train tours is much better! We have barely recovered from Valentine’s Day, but St. Patrick’s Day is nearly upon us. As we adore Ireland with every fiber of our being (that’s where our lovely Shira Bliss is from!) we are happy to share some insider love with you. Now, you could celebrate the old-fashioned way – by pinching people and drinking green beer until you can’t look at anything green for the next month – but why go that route? Let’s Get Shamrocked! Here are our suggestions. Don’t let its reputation fool you. Ireland is not just a country of craic and Guinness. It is also a land of epicures and microbreweries, which in recent years have started springing up like mushrooms after a rain. Unfortunately, not many Irish…

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February 26, 2018

The Best Job In the World

Last February, I enjoyed a beautiful wine tour through Marlborough, New Zealand. The sun was shining, we were surrounded by vineyards, and our bellies were full of the best wine in New Zealand. As the day continued I came to the conclusion that being a winery tour guide must be the best job in the…

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January 29, 2018

Valentines in San Diego – I “Choo-Choose” You!

It’s almost Valentine’s Day! It’s the most wonderful day in the world if you’re happily in love! If you’re looking for something to do with your sweetie any day in February, we have an idea for you. Here’s our idea: Love yourselves! Life is wonderful, especially with fine wine or beer paired with wonderful food and like-minded people. One of the best ways we know of to pamper yourself and make yourself happy is by indulging in the tastiest of food and drink. And we have the perfect time to do it – on one of our Valentine’s tours. Whether you’re coupled up or a singleton, we don’t mind. We love bringing people along for our Romantic Tours to show you the best of what San Diego has to offer. Everybody loves a lover, so love yourself! We love you. <3

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January 16, 2018

Season’s Greetings from San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours!

The holidays have barreled down on us like a freight train and suddenly, it’s almost 2018.  Are you prepared for the parties and gifts?  How about dinners with family and friends? Prepared or not, there’s very little that can’t be improved with the proper application of delicious wine and beer, so here are some of our suggestions to help you add to your holiday spirit.  Enjoy! First of all – what do your winter holiday plans entail? If you’re looking for last-minute gifts, the following beers are timely and delicious.  If you don’t celebrate (or are just boycotting the holidays this year) we think that the best thing you can do is treat yourself, whether it’s celebratory or “just because.”  The best way to do that, in our opinion, is to sample some of the many legendary San Diego beers…

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December 3, 2017

Breeder’s Cup + Chauffeured Tour = A Week of Adventure!

Are you in town for the 34th Annual Breeders’ Cup World Championship this week? The Breeders’ Cup (@BreedersCup) is attended by people from all walks of life who travel from all over the world. Everyone is interested to see 187 of the world’s best thoroughbreds compete for $28,000,000 in purses and awards over two truly eventful days. Friday’s races begin at 3:00pm and Saturday’s races begin at 1:00pm. The highlight of this championship is the Breeders’ Cup $6,000,000 Classic which is considered to be the defining event of the international racing season and is held on Saturday night. 2017 is the first time the Breeder’s Cup has come to the beautiful Del Mar Race Track (@DelMarRacing). This racetrack opened in 1937 and can seat 44,000 attendees. The Breeders’ Cup Host Committee has chosen to celebrate all week long (October 28th-…

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October 30, 2017

Tell Your Boss to “Take a Walk”

Today is Boss’s Day, and it’s the perfect day to tell your boss to “take a walk”… on our San Diego Beer and Food Walking Tour! Grab the boss and get the team together to immerse yourself in an afternoon of VIP tastings of award-winning beers and gourmet food pairings! This the perfect opportunity to explore…

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October 16, 2017

Have a Spook-tacular Halloween With Us!

Halloween is coming, and we’re so happy it’s almost here! We wax eloquently about autumn in San Diego every year, but Halloween is really something special.  The leaves are turning colors on the trees (yes! That happens here!) and it’s usually just a bit cooler than September’s scorching heat.  But you know what makes Halloween…

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October 10, 2017

Halloween’s History of Beer – San Diego Brews up Spook-tacular Beers

Halloween is coming, don your masks and grab your bags and get ready for some old-fashioned trick-or-treating! Did you know the history of Halloween in the United States is also wrapped up in its long tradition of great beer. In 1620 the Pilgrims had been at sea for nearly two months and were off-course by the time they sighted land. While they had set a course for the Virginia colony they ended up in New England, and they had a problem—they were running out of beer. This was no small matter—water aboard ship was likely to become brackish and potentially deadly, while beer remained drinkable. When the first pilgrims settled in the vast sweeps of New England, there were pumpkins everywhere. Green pumpkins, blue pumpkins, yellow and pink, and mottled ones littered the ground along with the traditional orange. Their…

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October 3, 2017

October Means Fall, Pumpkin Spice, and Beer!

San Diego in October is one of the best times of year. We have beautiful weather, sandy beaches, local breweries, and incredible festivals full of fun and beer. We have collected a list of great places to gather your friends and family for a wonderful time. Start your month off right and attend one of…

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September 27, 2017

September is California Wine Month

September is a very special month to us, and one that we always greet with great happiness. It’s California Wine Month! Not only does this mean the wine world is chock-full of wondrous deals and promotions that translate to more fun for you, it’s also one of the best times of the year for wine, at least in and around San Diego and – harvest time. We’ve talked about how great the harvest is in the past, but we’d like to point out that this is also a great time to get to know new vineyards in the region, especially since so many new ones are about to start sprouting up, since San Diego County recently changed the rules and made it a lot easier to cut through the red tape you need to start your own vineyard. So, come…

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September 1, 2017

Race to San Diego’s Ultimate Tasty Adventure!

Del Mar Opening Day is July 19. It is commonly known that this event is not only meant for watching the horses; it is a day of incredible fashion, delicious drinks, and good friends. If you are not planning to attend Del Mar Opening Day, why not join us on a beer, wine or spirits tour of San Diego? Our all-inclusive tours offer a VIP experience for you and your party to indulge in either a “vine to glass” or “hop to table” experience with local food and wine, beer or spirits. Unlike the jockeys, you do not need a ride! Guided tours provide luxurious transportation throughout your entire tasting experience, maximizing your comfort and helping you to stay focused on the task at hand – thoroughly enjoying the experience. All tours include tasting presentations by expert guides, behind-the-scenes tours, guided sightseeing,…

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July 19, 2017

Summer Fun is Here!

Independence Day is right around the corner, and Americans are stocking their fridges and preparing for exciting patriotic festivities. What better way to celebrate this patriotic day than tasting some of Southern California’s finest and most sought-after selections of San Diego local microbrews with your friends and family? Let us whisk you away and offer the ultimate history lesson in San Diego breweries. Make your Independence Day unforgettable by learning about and tasting the beverage that shaped American culture. Celebrate America’s 241st birthday with us! If you’d rather stay close to home this 4 th of July, you can pick up Duck Foot Brewing Company’s “The Looker.” It’s an American Blonde Ale brewed with caramelized malts. It has a light finish but is full of flavor and perfectly refreshing for the summer heat. Cascade hops give this beer a floral…

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July 3, 2017