Temecula wine and beer tour: Somerset, Oak Mountain, Refuge

Taste wine from the barrel, then sample four craft beers across three stops

A guided 5-hour tour of Temecula's wine and beer scene visits Somerset Winery for a behind-the-scenes production tour and barrel tasting, Oak Mountain for wine tastings in the Cave Cafe, and Refuge Brewery for a flight of four craft beers. The tour includes transportation, a guide in English, Spanish or German, 12 ounces of wine tastings across two wineries, a 20-ounce beer flight, and one complimentary beer en route. Minimum age is 21. Lunch at Oak Mountain is not included and you pay the restaurant directly. Discounted non-drinker tickets are available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit wineries and brewery in Temecula

• Tour Somerset Winery and wine production
• Wine tasting from wine barrel at Somerset
• Lunch and wine tasting at Oak Mountain Cave Cafe
• Beer tasting flight at Refuge Brewery

The experience

Somerset Winery kicks off the day with a 20-minute behind-the-scenes look at how wine gets made, ending with you tasting straight from a wine barrel: the kind of access most tasting rooms don't offer. You get 12 ounces of wine across the two wineries, split between Somerset and Oak Mountain, where you'll sit in the Cave Cafe and order lunch on your own tab. The guide handles the route and the pacing. You focus on the tasting.

Refuge Brewery is the third and final stop, where you'll work through a flight of four different beers totaling 20 ounces, choosing from a wide selection. On the drive there, you get a complimentary 12-ounce beer to start. Bottled water is provided throughout the 5-hour outing, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or German depending on the group.

What’s included

• Transportation and a live guide in English, Spanish or German.
• 12 ounces of wine tastings across Somerset Winery and Oak Mountain.
• a 20-minute behind-the-scenes production tour at Somerset Winery with barrel tasting.
• a flight of four craft beers (20 ounces total) at Refuge Brewery.
• one complimentary 12-ounce beer en route.
• bottled water during transit.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be included in the booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Temecula Wine Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to taste wine directly from the barrel and sample multiple craft beers in one outing: the behind-the-scenes access at Somerset and the brewery flight are the draws that set this combo apart from single-venue tastings.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

What exactly happens during the behind-the-scenes tour at Somerset Winery?

Somerset Winery includes a 20-minute production tour where you see how the wine is made, then taste wine poured straight from a barrel: a tasting experience most visitors don't get at standard tasting rooms.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included. You'll eat at Oak Mountain's Cave Cafe and pay the restaurant directly for your meal. The tour operator will send you lunch ordering instructions before the day.

How much wine and beer will I taste?

You'll taste 12 ounces of wine total across Somerset and Oak Mountain (roughly 2 glasses), plus a flight of four craft beers at Refuge Brewery totaling 20 ounces. You also receive one complimentary 12-ounce beer on the bus ride to Refuge.

What's the minimum age for this tour?

You must be at least 21 years old to join. Discounted non-drinker tickets for ages 18–20 are available and can be purchased after booking through the booking platform.