San Diego Wine Country

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…

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

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-…

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,…

Happy Mother’s day, from San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours! We raise our wine glass to all the women in our lives who have made us stronger and better people. We know them and many of Thank you or always being there for us. Mother’s day is a special day that requires many unique and…

Are you in the RED or in the BLACK? Every year, at about this time, I hear a sizeable, collaborative groan from the general populous regarding Tax Time. Doing your taxes doesn’t have to get you down – Just add Wine.  You may not create the best return, but you’ll have fun! And if a refund isn’t in your future…don’t worry, be happy: Throughout the month of April, we’re touring San Diego’s best urban wineries and vineyards. There’s no better way to get relief from tax season than to spend an afternoon with us. It’s EZ!  Just call or click to book online (see below to choose your tour). Cheers!    

All Aboard the “Love Train” Looking for a unique way to wow your special someone for Valentines? Hop aboard the Love Train! San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours invites you and your sweetheart on a romantic Winery Train Tour. Enjoy fine wines, delicious gourmet food and breathtaking coastal scenery on this eco-friendly tour of San Diego’s best urban wineries. By popular demand, for the fifth year in a row, the “Love Train” tour will delight guests with delectable food, tastings at superb local wineries (about 15 tastes!), a wine tasting presentation from your local expert guide, sightseeing and entertaining commentary on San Diego’s rich history. There is also an optional brewery stop on this tour. Make your Valentine’s celebration wonderfully memorable for those you love the most in an environmentally conscious and uniquely San Diegan way. It’s the Smart,…

Wine comes in at the mouth And love comes in at the eye; That’s all we shall know for truth Before we grow old and die. -William Butler Yeats February is such a great month in San Diego.  Not only is it when springtime begins around here, but it’s also the month of love! Valentine’s Day is a tradition that’s been going on for centuries – and probably millennia.  The tradition of Valentine’s Day is murky, but it’s thought to come from a 5th century Roman fertility rite called Lupercalia.  The rites were supposed to honor Faunus, the god of agriculture, and Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome who according to legend were raised by a she-wolf.  The rites consisted of parties and sacrifices, but most importantly, wine. Over time, it became much more about romantic…

San Diego has a lot of things going for it: beautiful scenery, great weather, great people, and of course, our wonderful beer, wine, and spirits scenes.  And, of course, we are really into the amazing fresh food you can get here.  Who wouldn’t be?  It’s world class! With all the choices available, sometimes it’s easy…

It’s one of the biggest times of the year for San Diego! Comic-Con International is here again, and it’s bringing hundreds of thousands of people to our beautiful city. Since San Diego is one of the beer capitals of the United States (if not the world!) it makes sense that there’s a lot of beer coming…