Temecula Wine Tour: 3 Wineries With Tastings

You taste wine straight from the barrel at Somerset before the tour even starts.

A five-hour wine tour in Temecula's wine country stops at three wineries (Somerset, Bel Vino and Mount Palomar), where you taste six one-ounce pours at each location. Transportation in a Mercedes Sprinter bus or sedan is included, along with bottled water between stops. The tour runs as a shared group with a minimum of four people, or as a private booking with six or more. A driver-guide leads the day and handles photos.

The experience

The tour starts at Somerset, where you get a behind-the-scenes look at how the wine is made and taste six pre-selected wines, including pours straight from the barrel. Bel Vino is next, and here you pick which six wines to taste: the winery hosts a live band every weekend, so the energy shifts depending on when you go. Mount Palomar rounds out the three stops with vineyard views and your choice of six wines to sample there as well. Across all three tastings, you're drinking roughly three medium glasses of wine total, spread over five hours.

A driver who also serves as your guide handles all the navigation between wineries and stays with the group the whole time to answer questions and take photos. The Mercedes Sprinter bus, limousine or sedan depends on your group size, and complimentary bottled water keeps you hydrated between stops. You'll need a valid ID to enter each winery, and the tour operates with a minimum of four people. If you have six or more, you can book it as a private tour instead of joining a mixed group.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a Mercedes Sprinter bus, limousine or sedan depending on group size.
• admission and wine tastings at Somerset, Bel Vino and Mount Palomar wineries.
• complimentary bottled water between stops.
• driver-guide for the full five hours who also takes photos.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30, 11:00 and 13:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (21 to 72 years) · Under 21: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 13

Live guideEnglish

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Lush Wine Tours

Is this one for you?Five hours leaves the rest of your day open if you start in the morning, but it's a committed afternoon if you book a later departure. The minimum group size of four means you might share the bus with other wine drinkers unless you book private with six or more people.

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Top questions

What exactly do I taste at each of the three wineries?

Somerset offers six pre-selected wines including pours straight from the barrel during a behind-the-scenes production tour. Bel Vino and Mount Palomar each let you choose which six wines you want to taste from their selections.

How much wine will I actually drink over the five hours?

The six one-ounce pours at each winery add up to approximately three medium-size glasses of wine total across the whole tour, spread over the afternoon.

Can I book this as a private tour instead of a group tour?

Yes, if you have six or more people in your group, the tour can be private. With fewer than six, it runs as a shared group with a minimum of four people required to operate.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

Transportation, admission to all three wineries, wine tastings and bottled water are included. Driver gratuity is not included. Lunch is available for an additional cost on weekends only.

Do I need anything specific to get on the bus?

Bring your email booking confirmation and a valid ID with the same name as on the confirmation. All participants must be at least 21 years old and have valid identification.