California Wine Tour

California is truly a wine lover’s paradise. It has become not simply the best wine-producing region of the country, but its wines now rival the finest wines in the world. Our wines combine a rich European tradition with a fun California style.

California wine country spans all through the state with Santa Barbara, Paso Robles, Monterey and Santa Cruz in the south, Sierra Foothills in the east and Napa/Sonoma, Healdsburg and Russian river and Mendocino counties to the north.

We can appreciate your deep enthusiasm and passion for great tasting wine at Excell Limousine because we share that same passion for wine as well!

And for that very reason, one of our many specialties include the wine country tours. Excell Limousine will escort you through Napa Sonoma vineyards legendary for their beauty and superb wines. While some of our guests arrange their own plans and itineraries, most let our tour guides take them for a unique, all-day tasting experience through the countryside and back roads of Napa Valley and Sonoma. Your local guide and chauffeur will pamper you with champagne as he guides you to some of California's finest wineries. And because your driver knows the wine country like the back of his hands, you can be rest assured he will make the best use of your valuable time. You can relax in your personal limousine as you take in the scenic beauty of the wine country while someone else does all the driving.

Whether you are a first-time visitor, wine novice, or an experienced connoisseur, Excell Limousine can create a custom itinerary to meet your needs.

Over the years, our staff has developed extensive relationships with both the small family "boutique" wineries and the larger well-known estates, allowing Excell Limousine access and privileges for our clients that go far beyond those of most typical "limo" companies. Let our expert wine tour guides show you the best-kept secrets and hidden treasures of Napa Valley and Sonoma's wine country!

Even though the California wine industry has grown and spread throughout the state, Napa/Sonoma and the surrounding Bay Area wine regions still remain the premiere capital of wine producing and tasting regions in California and the US.

When wine lovers and connoisseurs from all over the world want to go wine tasting, Napa/Sonoma in among the first places that comes to their minds and that is with good reason.

Napa Valley

The Napa Valley is the most famous AND THE MOST POPULAR of California's wine producing regions, and produces everything from fine Cabernet Sauvignon to Chardonnay to Ports. The valley is literally carpeted with MORE THAN 400 wineries, AND Its growers and vintners combine cutting-edge science with traditional techniques, and its reputation for producing world-class wines is firmly established in an ever-growing global market. with the principal sub-regions being Napa, Yountville, Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena and Calistoga. For further information click on this site: http://www.napavintners.com/wineries/

Sonoma valley

Sonoma is less crowded than its Napa Valley neighbor and has some wonderful wineries of its own to visit. There are more than 55,000 acres in Sonoma County planted to grapes, and approximately 200 wineries. Wine growing regions are: Alexander Valley, Bennett Valley, Chalk Hill, Dry Creek Valley, Green Valley, Knights Valley, Northern Sonoma, Rockpile, Russian River Valley, Sonoma-Carneros, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma Valley. Grape acres have increased only two-and-a-half times in the last 100 year. For more info click on the this site: http://www.sonoma.com/wineries/

Livermore valley

Livermore valley wine country is located in the San Francisco Bay appellation, 30 miles east of San Francisco. Both the Livermore Valley and San Francisco Bay appellations are within the larger Central Coast appellations. Home to 38 wineries (and counting), ranging from handcrafted startups to historic leaders of the California wine industry. Approximately 5,000 acres of vineyard planted. The Livermore Valley has an east-west orientation, making it unique among northern California winegrowing regions. It is 15 miles long (east to west), 10 miles wide (north to south), and surrounded by coastal range mountains and foothills. The east-west orientation of the valley allows the coastal fog and marine breezes to come in from the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay and cool the valley’s warm air, resulting in warm days and cool nights ideal conditions for producing fully-ripened, balanced fruit. award-winning Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay for six decades. Attracts over 500,000 visitors each year.For further info click on this site: http://www.livermorewine.com/

Mendocino counties

Mendocino County is part of California's famous North Coast wine region. Directly north of Sonoma County, Mendocino County begins about 90 miles north of San Francisco. The Mendocino wine region is bounded by California's Coastal Mountain Range, the Pacific Ocean, and the great northern redwood forests. Mendocino's vineyards are divided among several small Mayacamas and Coastal Range mountain valleys, following the drainages of the Russian and Navarro Rivers. Vineyards rise from the river plains, onto the benchlands above. Total Vineyard Acreage is 15,500, with 340 vineyards and 50 wineries and principal varietals are Chardonnay,Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Rieslin, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon,Pinot Noir, Petite Sirah, Syrah Viognier. For more info click on this site: http://www.mendowine.com/wineries/facts.html

Healdsburg & Russian river

Healdsburg & Russian river lush valleys are home to some of the oldest names in California winemaking. Healdsburg is surrounded by several of Northern California’s finest regional wine appellations, including Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill, Dry Creek Valley, and Russian River Valley. The Alexander Valley alone boasts over 13,000 acres of vineyards, 30 grape varieties, 28 wineries and over 200 independent farmers. The area wineries focus on premium wines made from locally grown grapes. Healdsburg is centrally located to over 100 world class wineries and tasting rooms, from palatial European-style villas to rustic Mom and Pop operations, all sharing a passion for well-crafted wines. For more info click on this site: http://www.healdsburg.com/visitors/wineries_breweries/

Santa Cruz Mountains Wine country

Santa Cruz County has a tradition of fine winemaking that dates back to the late 1800's. Today, the County is home to over 40 family-owned and operated wineries that specialize in small yield, handcrafted wines.For more info click on this site: http://www.explorer1.com/santacruz/wineries.htm

Monterey & the Wineries of Carmel

Larger than other California wine regions, Monterey County boasts over 40,000 acres planted in varietal winegrapes. Within the world-class designation of Monterey County, the region has nine American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) that have been identified as truly one-of-a-kind winegrowing districts: Monterey, Santa Lucia Highlands, Arroyo Seco, San Lucas, Hames Valley, Chalone, Carmel Valley, San Antonio Valley, and San Bernabe. These areas are referred to as "appellations" which is a term that identifies the winegrape's place of origin. A vineyard's location is made up of a synthesis of geography, climate, soil types, and viticultural practices. These elements combine to provide characteristics that make the grapes and the wine unique from that locale. Approximately 85 vintners and growers call Monterey County "home", while vintners around the state purchase grapes from Monterey County growers recognizing Monterey's world-class reputation. For more info click on this site: http://www.montereywines.org/wineries_main.html

Paso Robles

In the last six years, the number of bonded wineries in Paso Robles Wine Country has more than tripled from 50 to 170, mostly due to an influx of boutique and small family-owned vineyards and wineries. The appellation’s burgeoning reputation has enticed well known Californian wineries from other wine regions, such as Firestone Vineyard and Turley Wine Cellars, to make sizeable investments in Paso Robles, and also seduced a number of winemakers from France, Australia, South Africa and Switzerland eager to find New World applications for their winemaking skills. For more info click on this site: http://www.pasowine.com/pasorobles/history.php

Santa Barbara

There are now almost 100 wineries in Santa Barbara County, located primarily in the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Maria Valley and Sta Rita Hills appellations. Most of the wineries are small businesses, run by individuals or families. The wine industry in Santa Barbara County grew from virtually nothing in 1970 to a $360 million business 32 years later. More than a million cases of wine are produced annually. The wines of this region have earned great respect among knowledgeable wine drinkers and have won an impressive array of medals in regional, national and international competitions. The wines frequently receive overall sweepstakes, double golds and platinums, and best-of-class awards, as well as excellent reviews. Santa Barbara County is well-known for fine Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah, as well as Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling and other varietals.For more info click on this site: http://www.sbcountywines.com/SBC/history.html

Sierra Foothills

There are more than 100 wineries in the Sierra Foothills. In addition to the many award-winning Zinfandels, the wineries offer high quality Sauvignon Blanc, Barbera, Sangiovese, Syrah, Ports, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Primitivo. Wine tasting is usually complimentary.For more info click on this site: http://www.cheers2wine.com/Sierra-Foothills.html

Temecula Valley

Less than 60 miles north of San Diego and 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles lies Temecula Valley Wine Country, the heart of California's South Coast wine region. Rolling hills covered with vineyards, expansive views reaching to 11,000 foot high mountains, air swept by ocean breezes, and world-class wines make Temecula Valley Wine County a beautiful and fun area to visit.The wineries produce award-winning wines made possible by a unique microclimate and well-drained granite soils. The 1500 foot elevation makes for cool summer nights, and delightful breezes come through the vineyards every afternoon throughout the summer.For more info click on this site: http://www.temeculainformation.com/wineries/allwineries.htm

San Diego hills

San Diego's wineries continue to grow in popularity as they gain local, regional, national and international recognition. San Diego County wines have even been served at the White House.San Diego's wineries are always in a festive mood. Seasonal events include art festivals, jazz concerts, grape stomps and more. For more info click on this site: http://www.sandiegowineries.org/