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Leave the dense urban area of Orange County and drive the scenic Hwy74 “Ortega Highway” over the mountain range to Temecula Wine Country. For many visitors, the Temecula Valley wine country is a surprise. After all, a lot of people don’t expect to see gently rolling hills blanketed with rows of vineyards so close to the California desert. But the Temecula area has been producing top wines since the late 1960s. And like the best vintages, this wine country just gets better with age. The tour includes 3 or 4 wineries depending on the time with 2 wine tastings included. At both tastings, you can choose 6 different wines to explore. We will visit 2 wineries before lunch and 1 or 2 after lunch. The host will make a reservation for you at a recommended local restaurant in Old Town Temecula.
Private wine tasting tour to Temecula Wine Country
Private tour from Orange County to Temecula Wine Country, enjoy a scenic drive to the wine country to taste the great wines offered in this stunning Southern Californian wine region.
Enjoy two tastings of 6 different regional wines at the stunning wineries in the valley and visit several wineries to explore. Lunch at Old Town Temecula to pictures yourself in the “Wild West!”
Language: English
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, English-speaking local guide, private transportation, two wine tastings of 6 different wines each.
Exclusions: Lunch at Old Town Temecula, additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Schedule details
- Duration: 8 hours
- Meeting point: Hotel pick within Orange County, CA
- Starting time: 9.00 AM
- Ending point: same as pick up.
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Private tour: Orange County to Temecula Wine Country
We will leave the dense urban area of Orange County and drive the scenic Hwy74 “Ortega Highway” over the mountain range to Temecula Wine Country. For many visitors, the Temecula Valley wine country is a surprise. After all, a lot of people don’t expect to see gently rolling hills blanketed with rows of vineyards so close to the California desert. But the Temecula area has been producing top wines since the late 1960s. And like the best vintages, this wine country just gets better with age.It’s a diverse growing region, home to everything from cooler-climate grapes like Chardonnay to such warm-weather varieties as Syrah and Grenache. How does wine grow so close to the desert? It begins with a rich, granite-based soil that plays host to the vines. Then it continues with a unique microclimate in which the grapes thrive: crisp mornings coated in mist, a warm daytime sun, and cool ocean breezes that welcome the clear night sky. More than 30 wineries take advantage of these conditions, and the result has been lots of award-winners—which, of course, you can sample. Our wine country tour will pass several wineries to meet the owners and hear about their stories on how they started their winery in this interesting but challenging valley. Temecula Valley is one of the most historic communities in Southern California. From Indian village to mission outpost, Mexican rancho to crossroads settlement, railroad town to modern city, the story of Temecula is rich and varied. We will wander around and enjoy lunch in Old Town Temecula where you can feel the history long gone.
The tour includes 3 or 4 wineries depending on the time with 2 wine tastings included. At both tastings, you can choose 6 different wines to explore. We will visit 2 wineries before lunch and 1 or 2 after lunch. The host will make a reservation for you at a recommended local restaurant in Old Town Temecula.
This Orange County Urban Adventures private tour with private transportation offers a hotel pickup in the Greater Los Angeles area.