A Vineyard Tour of Temecula

Three friends and I just took our tour two days ago. Rick Barry was extraordinarily adaptable as a tour guide, and it was very clear that not only has he become familiar with the vineyards in Temecula, but he has also earned the trust and friendship of most of the workers at each location. (He even introduced my friend, who is a beer brewer, to the winemaker at one of the vineyards.) During our tour, Rick did an excellent job bending the itinerary in order to accommodate our preferences and tastes. He paid attention to how our group was feeling and never pressured us to leave tasting rooms, even though we did end up going almost an hour over time. We soaked in the views at each vineyard, and once inside the limo van we (four people) had copious amounts of space. I imagine six average-​sized adults would feel comfortable. Overall, Rick planned a very enjoyable, organized, and relaxing tour around different wineries each one with a different personality and wonderful vistas.

We celebrated a 50^th Birthday with Rick’s tour, and it was fantastic. He was on time, professional, funny and a pleasure all around. The van is spacious and luxuriously appointed, just remember to hold onto your drinks, because it can be a tad bumpy. Regrettably, we over-​imbibed and were a bit too tipsy to take advantage of all his extensive local area and vineyard knowledge … too much champagne for me to focus. :-/​Every detail was attended to, he was well known at all the wineries and gave us the VIP treatment. Thank you Rick, and can’t wait to tour with you again!

I just returned from Temecula where we celebrated my Fiancé’s mom’s 60^th.
Rick picked us up at the hotel and showed us around Old Town before stopping at four wineries for tastings. He’s built up such good relationships with the staff at each winery that we felt like VIP tasters, even on a busy Saturday. Knowing that my fiancé and I were considering the area for our upcoming wedding, he made sure to show us the areas top look-​out points and vistas.
His passion for the area extends beyond the wineries and was infectious. You couldn’t ask for a better guide and will be utilizing his services when we return to satisfy our newly discovered pallets.

Rick is the best tour guide ever! He really knows how to take care of his guests and has amazing knowledge about the area! Celebrating my 30^th with him as our guide was the best decision!!!
Rick handled absolutely everything for us! Everything ran so smoothly it was the best experience I’ve had with wine tasting! Definitely making plans with him again!

Just went on a wine tour for my best friends birthday. Had so much fun, especially with Rick as our tour guide! He was very informative about all the vineyards as well as outgoing and fun! Will definitely be returning for another tour soon!

Fantastic day in wine country with friends and a great host! I’m glad to see so many good reviews because Rick is deserving of each one. He was punctual, took care of our tasting cards, brought much needed water and had lunch waiting for us. He was knowledgeable about each winery and the area, the van was clean and comfortable with music, water and a table; it seats six and we could all face each other to chat. Rick was so personable I wanted him to join our party and drink with us, but alas, someone had to be responsible. What a great experience and I would recommend this service to anyone wanting a stress free wine tasting tour of Temecula; worth every cent and more.

I booked Rick for a bachelorette party, and we were blown away! The tour was amazing. 4 wineries, 6 tastings at each. Rick was very knowledgable, he would get us our cards and he would find space for us at the tasting bar, he would get us water during the tastings (it was a very hot day). The lunch was delicious and everything was perfect. Rick also has a great eye for taking pictures and you can tell he loves his job. He is very accommodating, professional, on time, and takes very good care of his customers. If we ever have another event that calls for wine tasting, Rick is the way to go.

Outstanding experience. So courteous and every place we went was well thought out and he made sure we knew what was going on and we’re well taken care of. The van was clean and comfortable

These guys deliver what they advertise. Very professional & very polite. Everything was done as asked. I chose the birthday package for a very close friend of mine & it was all taken care of without a hitch! An absolute must for any tourist passing thru LA and has the time to take the drive. Highly recommended. Will definitely go back

Best tour ever! Worked with us to plan a surprise proposal and it went off wonderfully! Rick was flawless in handling it. I would strongly recommend him to everyone I know and all of you.
Tour — picked us up ON TIME. Went over basic rules and tour. Went to four wineries and got six tasting at each place (sometimes an extra or larger pour because even the wineries love him!). We ordered lunch ahead of time And all of our orders were correct. He gave us options of when to eat lunch and where to eat within the winery. After three wineries he gave us an option for a brewery as our last stop. The boys loved this.
At each stop Rick gave us a run down of the history, cool facts about the place and told us where everything was. He was the perfect amount of knowledge, with you all of the way and leaving you alone enough to enjoy!
The whole time Rick took pictures for us (and the proposal!!) and promptly emailed them.
End of note — cannot say enough positive things that made an amazing day even more
Magical for the newly engaged and everyone on the tour!

I was searching for limo tours in Temecula and found this company listed. I called Rick, the owner and he was very informative and helpful in booking the tour. It was for my daughter’s bachelorette party and I have to say it was a success! Rick was amazing and the group of girls had a blast! If I could give Rick 10 stars I would! He loves his job and it shows, I would recommend this tour if you want to have fun, enjoy some great wine, have great photo shoots and have a smooth and pleasant ride by Rick! Perfect tour guide and host for a day of absolutely fun!

Rick was amazing! What a great tour guide! Not only is he a friendly and attentive driver but he is knowledgable about the wineries and Temecula. He has good relationships with the wineries which lends itself to a great experience. My husband I celebrated our 2 year wedding anniversary with friends and it was a fun time! His van was clean, comfortable, relaxing and high tech. I highly recommend Rick!

Rick, the owner is a sweet guy and very oriented toward customer care. Good guy to go with to arrange your tour. Ours was a bus load of business partners and he took us to Leoness, Cougar and … The third escapes me… I didn’t like the wines there. But I have been enjoying the Leoness Cabernet since arriving home.
Temecula is a bit janky, compared to other wine areas, but it’s up an coming.
If you need a solid guy to handle your group tours, call Rick.

BEST.TOUR.EVER. Booked this tour for a bachelorette party and Rick was seriously the best. He made sure that we were always taken care of, explained a little bit about each winery, always opened the doors for us and even was nice enough to take pictures of our group! Everyone in the group agreed that we’d definitely want to tour with Rick again, and would most definitely be recommending his tour for anyone interested in a wine tour in Temecula. We visited 4 different wineries with 6 tastings per winery, and lunch was also included.
After having been on his tour, I understand why he has all these 5-​star raving reviews! I don’t normally write reviews, but I just had to.
If you’re ever searching for a wine tour in Temecula, I would highly recommend booking with Rick!

Rick and the tour he provided was fantastic!
I fell upon this tour thru Groupon. I always Unilocal before buying and spoke with Rick, the owner. I wanted to make sure that he was available for the date I needed (since it was a very last minute birthday gathering.)
*He was very accommodating, a true gentleman and always made sure that our group of ladies was taken care of. He helped us in and out of the limo, offered water and made sure our food was exactly what we ordered. He made sure we were comfortable throughout our trip.
*He has been running this business for several years now and it’s pretty obvious that he’s passionate about it.
He was so kind, patient and attentive the entire time. Thank you Rick, we will definitely see you again!

This is a late review for an awesome wine tour guide/​company. A few months ago for my birthday, my sister surprised me with a lovely wine tour. Rick came all the way out to Chino to pick up our group of six. I answered the door not knowing who he was, and after accusing him of being a stripper in costume, he assured me he wasn’t and explained who he was, his company, and the itinerary for the day. Whew! Let’s Go! I happily clicked my heels and skipped on over to the super plush limo tour van (seats about six comfortably, tinted windows, leather seats, stereo, table, ice chest, drink holders, etc.).
We stopped at 3 wineries, possibly 4?, things got fuzzy toward the end of the day! The first one was Leoness Cellars, and was by far the most beautiful. Exquisite views, lovely restaurant/​patio area, and gorgeous tasting room. Rick is quite knowledgable about wine and showed us around, gave us a little orientation, and then let us loose in the tasting room. I enjoyed the Zinfandel here the most, and I’m kicking myself for not buying a bottle. I thought I was being a little quick to pull the trigger and was going to hold out for some of the other places, but I was wrong. Wine taster’s regret! Then we headed over to Cougar winery, yes, that’s really the name! I bought a shirt to prove it! Very friendly service here, and the staff was happy to tailor the tastings to our preferences. The environment was casual, laid back, more sports bar like. And they too have food! So this is where Rick arranged for our lunch – gourmet sandwiches, chips, salad, and huge brownie. Needless to say, nothing went to waste!
Our next stop was Danza del Sol Winery. This seemed like a nice hangout for locals and tasters alike – huge patio out front where I got to talk to some locals and pet their rescue dog. Tasting room was very busy and cramped but Rick got us a spot. Tasting was fun and they even gave us little bites of crackers and chocolate with the tasting. And then yes there was a fourth and final stop at Lorimar Winery. Not sure if it was the time of day, or this winery is one of the most popular, but it was extremely crowded. We squeezed our way up to the tasting bar and shared the space with a fun couple who welcomed the company. And then we took our glasses and headed out to the patio area for some live music. Rick encouraged us to come out and enjoy the vocals of a lovely bluesy singer named Missy Anderson. The bummer came near 5:00’when the winery was closing up and we had to leave. So, we reluctantly got back on the limo van and headed home. Overall, a wonderful experience. Highly recommend.

My family and I had the best time wine tasting in Temecula after Christmas, and it was all thanks to Rick. Everything was prepared ahead of time by him so the day of we didn’t have to worry about a thing. We went to 4 wineries total, and at each one he had our cards and glasses ready for us. He was also more than happy to take pictures for us.
I 100% recommend his tour, and plan on using his company anytime I return!

Best wine tasting experience ever! Rick was very accommodating to our group, and we couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide in Temecula Wine Country!
We were having a Chico reunion and we wanted to go wine tasting for the day, and my friend sent me Rick’s deal on Groupon. We gave him a call to find out more details and info regarding the tour. After speaking with him regarding the deal, I was able to book our group right away!
He was able to pick us up from our friend’s house in Temecula at 11am and took us on our way.
The midday snack spread was AMAZING. Perfect amount of food for in between all of our wine tasting. There were always cold water bottles stocked in the van as well.
Rick did a great job with educating us on Temecula Wine Country, as well as took some great pictures of our group at the wineries.
Highly recommend Rick and A Vineyard Tour of Temecula. He made our wine tasting experience fun and very easy.
Thanks for a great time Rick!

My girlfriends and I took a WineTour with Rick on 8÷16÷2014. I picked this tour particularly because of the Unilocal reviews. We had an amazing time on an incredibly hot day! Rick customized the tour for our group– with a VIP touch!
Rick is very knowledgable about the Wineries and he included a nice spread of cheese, salami, fruit, hummus, crackers and bread! He provided lots of cold water on this hot day and we were able to stay longer at the Winery we enjoyed the most. Kudos to Rick for such a memorable experience! If you take a wine tour in Temecula– you will be pleasantly surprised by Rick’s attention to detail! Be ready to have a fun time with friends!

This was the best tour I have ever taken. Rick was so knowledgeable about everything happening in the Temecula Valley it was fabulous. He introduced us to the owners of the wineries and gave us the inside scoop on all the history of the individual places we visited. We felt so valued and taken care of — never rushed.
The limo-​van was MUCH more comfortable than a traditional limo, too. Because of the higher platform and larger windows — I was able to SEE the gorgeous vineyards and getting into and out of the vehicle was much easier.
I cannot say enough good things about our experience. I would definitely book with him again. He was not intrusive but definitely there when you were ready to go. Just great service!
Thank you for a terrific day out.