Happy Valentine’s MONTH!

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 love than agriculture.  Much of the ancient festival has changed (although it could be argued that it’s still a fertility rite) but we’ve held onto the wine, because wine is love… and let it never be said that we don’t believe in love!

That’s why we think the best thing you can do this Valentine’s is head out to one of our winery tours; we recommend the Romantic Wine Country Chauffeured Tour or the Love Train Tour! If you’re feeling more like a beer, we love bringing people along on our Beer My Valentine Brewery Trolley Tours.

This February, come join us! It doesn’t matter if you’re with your sweetie, your best friend, or if you just want to be with us.  We love having you and sharing Valentine’s with you, and we know you’ll love it too.

Here’s to amore!