Get tipsy on a lush wine tour
Spend a half-day sipping through Temecula’s rolling vineyards with a small-group bus tour and an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to Somerset winery. Perfect for visitors wanting scenery, cellar insight, and social tastings without the planning.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
5–6 hours
Fitness Level
Low; comfortable standing and short walks are required, but no strenuous hiking.
Wildlife
History
Temecula’s modern wine industry expanded from small boutique producers in the late 20th century, evolving into a distinct Southern California wine region.
Conservation
Many local wineries focus on water-efficient irrigation and reduced-chemical practices; visitors should stay on paths, pack out trash, and respect winery rules to limit impact.
Lush Wine Tours
Get tipsy on a lush wine tour
Lush Wine Tours is a Temecula-based tour operator that designs guided wine experiences across the Temecula Valley. It offers public group tours on weekends and weekdays, including specialized Saturday Party Time departures. Tours include an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to Somerset winery’s production process, combined with curated tasting stops at regional vineyards. Lush Wine Tours coordinates transportation, tasting reservations, and logistics so guests can focus on wine and scenery.
The company’s core offerings include the "Saturday and Sunday Wine Tour," the "Monday to Friday Wine Tour," and the "Saturday Party Time Wine Tours." Each itinerary focuses on sampling local wines, learning about winemaking, and enjoying Temecula’s landscape. Group tours provide an opportunity to meet fellow wine lovers while visiting multiple tasting rooms in a single day. Guides share practical information about vineyard highlights and tasting etiquette to improve the guest experience.
Safety and reliability are emphasized through organized transportation and planned winery access. Reservations outline meeting times and tour duration to set clear expectations. Tours are centered in Temecula, California, making them accessible from nearby cities. For visitors seeking a guided introduction to Temecula wine country—whether weekday, weekend, or a lively Saturday party option—Lush Wine Tours presents a straightforward way to explore multiple wineries and gain a behind-the-scenes look at Somerset winery’s production.
Location
Temecula, CA
Central to Temecula Valley wineries
Tours Offered
3 experiences
Weekday, weekend, party options
Somerset Access
Behind-the-scenes
Includes Somerset winery production tour
Availability
Weekdays & Weekends
Multiple departure days available
Select weekday, weekend, or Saturday Party Time tours and secure behind-the-scenes access to Somerset winery—book a guided Temecula wine experience.
Bring government photo ID
You must be 21+ to join; carry a valid photo ID to board the bus and enter tasting rooms.
Tip the driver and guide
Driver gratuity is not included—plan to tip at the end of the tour to acknowledge safe driving and on-board service.
Dress in layers
Daytime heat gives way to cool cellar air; wear breathable layers and sturdy, flat shoes for walking across gravel and into barrel rooms.
Respect food and beverage rules
No outside food or bottled beer is allowed on the bus or at the wineries; bring only permitted items and buy wine on site if needed.
Government photo ID
Required for age verification and entry to wineries.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Protects you during vineyard stops and walking between tasting areas.
summer
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Gravel, grass, and cellar floors are easier to navigate in stable footwear.
Light jacket or sweater
Cellars and late-afternoon air can feel cool, especially in spring and fall.
spring