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Happy Labor Day from San Diego Beer and Wine Tours!

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a day to honor the efforts of American workers. It is a classic American holiday, and a federally-observed day. Labor Day was signed into effect by President Grover Cleveland after brutal violence marred the Pullman Strike in 1894. But although this history is interesting, the real story here is how Labor Day and the labor movements are entwined with the history of wine in the United States. After the Great Depression hit, the wine industry made a comeback during World War II. As more workers returned from war and streamed into agricultural jobs, wages went lower and standards for farmworkers dropped. In 1965, California grape workers, led by United Farm Workers, organized a nonviolent strike, boycotting in vineyards within Kern County and beyond to demand fair treatment. Americans – more than 14…

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August 22, 2013

Chauffeured Vineyards Adventure
  • MOST POPULAR TOUR
  • Perfect for FATHER'S DAY Celebrations!
$184.44

Gather your friends and join us for a VIP all-inclusive guided wine and food tasting adventure to San Diego wineries. Let us do the driving and you do the drinking! Runs daily, year-round, rain or shine.

Pick up and drop off at most all San Diego locations. Great for groups of 2 to about 70 guests per day (single guests welcome).