Sip and swirl glasses of fine wine as you pop between the vines of 3 different Temecula Valley vineyards. Chat with winemakers in tranquil tasting rooms, learn about the microclimates in this renowned AVA, and enjoy a scrumptious lunch in a scenic hilltop setting with views of the surrounding countryside.

Don't worry about driving on this all-encompassing excursion. Meet up with your guide and wine enthusiast in downtown San Diego, hop aboard comfortable transportation, and watch the landscape shift from bustling urban center to rolling, farm-flecked hills. Chat about your favorite styles as you ride and then reach your first vineyard of the day.

While stops vary based on season and availability, you might open bottles of bold reds at Leoness Cellars, sample crisp whites at Falkner Winery, or explore innovative blends at Wilson Creek. Chat with winemakers about Temecula Valley's unique terroir, learn what sets Southern California wines apart from their European counterparts, and get tips on the best methods for serving and sampling a range of varietals.

In the afternoon, pull up a seat at an outdoor lunch spot and tuck into a delicious lunch while you take in sweeping views of the vineyard-carpeted valley below. Consider purchasing a few bottles to take home and then return to San Diego in the evening.

Climb aboard a horse-drawn trolley for a ride through the natural beauty and exquisite flavor of the Temecula wine country. With tasting flights at 4 different wineries, plenty of terrific scenery, and a classic mode of transportation, you get plenty of time to relax and enjoy the finer things in life.

Your carriage awaits at the edge of town for a journey into the rural communities and open roads of southern Riverside County. Sit back and enjoy the ride as the good-tempered draft horses pull you along on a journey that recalls the wineries' earliest days.

The route carries you to venerable establishments like the South Coast Winery Resort and Spa, Ponte Winery, Lorimar Winery, and Weins Family Cellars, with close to an hour of free time to explore each place. You can relax in the gardens, admire the sights, and try out a flight of outstanding wines at each stop to make the most out of your time in the valley.

Discover the sights, sounds, and tastes around the Temecula wine region, a premier winemaking area in Southern California. Drive through splendid rolling hills, walk along enchanting winery trails, and taste-test a number of award-winning varietals.

Start your day of exploration as you're picked up from your San Diego hotel by an air-conditioned coach. Ride along Interstate 15, watching the buildings of the city turn to green, pastoral land. Arrive at your first winery stop, the friendly Leoness Cellars. This family-owned vineyard is renowned for its tasty varietals like chardonnay, merlot, and cabernet sauvignon. Quench your thirst here with up to 6 tastings.

Next, visit the Cougar Vineyard and Winery, operated by Rick and Jennifer Buffington, a multi-award winning winemaking couple based in the valley. Stroll through the charming area before sitting down to an extensive tasting in the private barrel room. Try up to 9 different wines produced from vineyards around Temecula.

Last but not least is a stop at the Wilson Creek Winery. Enjoy a tour of this 20-acre (8-ha) vineyard and winery located at the end of the winding Rancho California Road. Savor the taste of world-famous almond champagne, produced in this conducive climate. Try up to 5 different tastings here before being whisked back to your San Diego hotel.