Holiday

On this Veteran’s Day, San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours wishes to honor the men and women who have served our country. San Diego is a military town, and we salute you! In Flanders Fields, a poem written by World War I Colonel John McCrae, there is a stanza,  “We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.” Here is a great way to show your support for our Veterans… make your own poppies! Materials needed: Red Tissue Paper 3×5 Cards Black markers Scissors Black & Green Pipe Cleaners Step #1– Trace 3 different sized circles onto red tissue paper and cut them out. Step #2-  On a 3×5 card color a small black circle and cut it out.  This will be the center of the flower and will help it keep its shape. Poke 2 holes through…

Howl you doin’, good lookin’? Trying to come on down to San Diego this October for a spook-tacular winery tour? If you are bone to be wild this October – keep reading:  We want you to have a Gourd Time this Halloween! Come on down to San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours where we are offering the spookiest winery tour around. Before we have some skele-fun, we wanted to tell you about the fang-tastic deal we have this month! We are offering $5 off discounts for all tours for the entire month of October! Valid starting September 30.  This October, here at San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours, we will have delectable wine, delightful cheeses, and delicious food pairings for you! If you are here for the boos, you should definitely come on down and spend Halloween with…

“I’m not giving up Oktoberfest,” cries San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours owner Shira Bliss. Along with co-owner Paul Anthony, she decided to throw a party that will rival all the Oktoberfests that have gone before! With Covid-19 restrictions in place, inquiring minds want to know: How will they pull it off?  Here’s our…

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!…

San Diegans have long celebrated the ode to the Irish by participating in St. Paddy’s Day activities. Not only is the holiday an excuse to gather with friends and family; it’s an excuse to drink all the Irish Whiskey and green beer your heart desires. (Did you know what green beer is actually just beer…

If you’ve even remotely kept up with drinking fads in the past couple of years, you will be very familiar with the looks of a copper mug, holding different variations of the ever-so-popular mule. If you have them on your wet bar for cute decoration or have always wanted an excuse to get them –…

Football season may be coming to an end, but that only gives us more reason to celebrate! Did you know, 325 million gallons of beer are consumed on Super Bowl Sunday? Whether you’re contributing to that statistic or reaching for something stronger, there’s so much to look forward to in San Diego on February 3rd….

We all look forward to the holidays. Some for the presents, some for the jolly spirit, and some (maybe most) for the booze. Spiked Eggnog is a tradition among numerous generations. Although spirits have started creating their own blended versions of spiked eggnog, we promise this homemade recipe is better, stronger, and more homey than…

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….

Halloween is one of the easiest holidays to make everything themed! From jack-o’-lanterns to vampires to haunted houses and corpses, parties and celebrations are sure to be a hit with this eerie cocktail. Check out this refreshing yet spooky twist on a fall favorite. The Poisoned Apple ¾ cup sparkling apple juice 1.5 oz dark rum 1.5 oz cinnamon schnapps 1 teaspoon brown sugar Shake and pour over dry ice. Add a splash of purple or black liqueur for dark, spooky coloring. Come with us on a Distillery Tour and find your favorite distilled spirits to enjoy while hanging out with spooky spirits.