Food and Vine

Feeling the May Gray? You’re Not Alone—GOOD NEWS! Brighter Days Are Coming… If the past few weeks have felt tighter than usual, you’re not imagining things—and you’re definitely not alone. This time of year, many folks are busy wrapping up their taxes, juggling spring schedules, and maybe feeling a little tighter on cash than they’d…

Exciting News: Check out our new address! We’re thrilled to announce that our business, San Diego Beer, Wine and Spirits Tours has a new location! Starting immediately, you can find us at: 805 W. Harbor Dr. Ste B, San Diego, CA 92101 (Seaport Village) – in collaboration with our wonderful friends at San Pasqual Winery….

Do you remember back in the late 80’s, the popular, yet difficult to find character, Waldo, in the red-and-white striped shirt? My children loved trying to find Waldo in the book: Where is Waldo, by British illustrator Martin Handford. Waldo, was an inspiration for me when creating my San Diego winery tour company. Let me…

Season’s greetings! For years, San Diego Beer, Wine, and Spirits Tours has craftily coordinated holiday tours, parties, and edutainment events (educational entertainment!). In other words: we have mastered the art of seasonal celebrations. (Looking for some company holiday party ideas? Check these out.) We have crafted some tasty adventures that make for magical opportunities to experience San Diego’s craft beverage scene. Celebrate with an interactive tasting party for you and your team! Let one of our friendly guides chauffeur your group to one of the best local wineries, breweries, or distilleries that the “Capital of Craft” offers. With San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours, guests enjoy lavish tastes of fine wines, craft beers, or distilled spirits; gourmet food pairings; informative tasting presentations; San Diego’s gorgeous scenery, history, and culture; enlightening behind-the-scenes expert guided tour; and exciting games and prizes!…

If you’re looking for an excuse to drink a well-deserved glass of your favorite wine and cook a delicious, homemade dish, you’ve come to the right place. Try out these white wine and food pairings for a combination that will have your pallet exploding with flavor. CHARDONNAY We recommend a meaty fish or shellfish to pair with this buttery white wine. Shrimp and grits or crab mac and cheese would pair amazingly well.   MOSCATO Moscato is typically a very sweet wine, so pairing it with spicy foods can balance the pallet. Try out spicy chicken curry with long grain rice.   PINOT GRIGIO This wine is best with pasta. If you’re looking to whip up a citrusy lemon chicken piccata or savory spaghetti carbonara, pinot is the right choice.   RIESLING To bring out the acidity and sweetness of…

The month of February can mean different things to different people. It can mean the end of football season or that warmer weather and spring activities are on the horizon, but most notably, February holds the celebration of love. Even if you don’t have a significant other and you’re living your best life with your…

Don’t worry about getting your Christmas fix this season, San Diego County has many holiday-themed festivals to choose from. From Encinitas to Little Italy, from tree decorating to gingerbread house making, you can expect to have a Christmas packed day, even in sunny San Diego. But one unique festival sets itself apart from the competition….

One of the most important aspects of winemaking is the aging process. Aging processes have come a long way as wine has almost always been aged in oak barrels, giving the wine the delicate tastes and aromas such as nutmeg, cedar, clove, and other various spices. So, the question is… why might winemakers choose to…

San Diego is quickly becoming one of California’s notable wine regions. There are as many wineries in San Diego County as there are breweries and the wine business is flourishing. What makes San Diego a prime target for winemaking, you may ask? Let’s take a look at the key factors. San Diego’s Microclimates Are Ideal…

November seems to be the month beer and wine lovers have been waiting for as we’re that much closer to San Diego Beer Week (Nov 2 – Nov 11) and San Diego Wine & Food Festival (Nov 12 – Nov 18). Here’s what you can expect from both: San Diego Beer Week encourages patrons to…