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Hiring a limousine service is usually done when someone is having a big event, a wedding, a special night out, or a get together with a group of friends. Limousines are very convenient because they shift the responsibility of transporting a party to a professional company that does this every day. But, beware there are many things to consider when hiring a limousine service in Santa Barbara, but this guide applies anywhere else in the US and many places abroad.

Best 5 wineries in Santa Barbara for a perfect picnic

Santa Barbara wine country has amazing places to enjoy a day wine tasting on a wine tour, and some of them are picture perfect for a picnic lunch. Here is list of our favorite 5 wineries to enjoy a picnic at.

If you are one of those people that is tired of being at home and need an easy getaway, come visit Santa Barbara, bring a loved one or two, pack a picnic and head to one of the wineries mentioned above. One last thing, do not drink and drive. Give us a call and we can handle the driving for you. We have sedans, limousines, party buses and know the ins and out of Santa Barbara wine country. Give us a call and we’ll set everything up for you.

The Covid pandemic has created a new normal for how Wine Tasting Tours are conducted in Santa Barbara. Keeping in mind that gatherings with people we don't know is a bad idea, it is also a really bad idea to take a shared tour in an enclosed van with people who are complete strangers. I am not saying meeting people is bad, but being in an enclosed vehicle breathing on each other during a pandemic while taking a wine tour is a really bad idea. A Santa Barbara Limo Wine Tour is a great idea.

Disclaimer: I am not a writter... I am not even a good communictor, my wife will tell you all about it. I am a Santa Barbara local who happens to enjoy good wine, good food, and somehow got lucky along the way, and ended up where I am today. I enjoy driving, exploring, tasting, smashing my body at full speed against other people, and great story telling. This is about Santa Barbara wine country.

Many people have complained (myself included) over the years at the lack of offerings in Santa Ynez Valley after 5 or 6 pm. Slowly, but surely things are changing and there are live music offerings to give you some options after you finish our wine tasting tour, of course you can always go to the Maverick.

Are you looking for a great way to spend a day in Santa Barbara wine country? Get a limousine from us and take a wine tour, take in the sights of some of the most beautiful wineries, and enjoy some seriously delicious eating. This month we have the Santa Ynez Valley Polo Classic which is sure to be fun with plenty of beer, wine and good times.

April is one of the best times to visit Santa Barbara wine country and go on a wine tasting tour. Festivals, Bud break, Beautiful weather, and the beginning of Spring. Give us a call for a limousine or a Private Wine Maker's tour.

The Rey Fire #Reyfire started burning about 20 miles south of the hearth of Santa Barbara wine country. Wine tours reserved for the weekend of August 19th, 20th and 21st, will still go as planned. Considering the distance from the fire to the wineries the different tours will be visiting, the wineries should not be affected this weekend. Its hard to tell what will happen next week with the fire and how all of our wine tasting tours in Santa Barbara will be affected, but we will make contact with our customer if we believe your wine tour in Santa Barbara, or Santa Ynez will be affected.

Santa Barbara Chardonnay Wine Tour in the Santa Rita Hills.
Arguably, the best Chardonnay growing area in all of California is in Santa Barbara. The unique east - west mountain ranges of Santa Barbara create the perfect cool climate for growing both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

One of the best wine lover's weekends in Santa Barbara is happening this weekend. The Santa Barbara Vintners Spring Weekend goes from Thursday April 21 to Sunday April 24th. This is the best opportunity to taste Santa Barbara wine, as over 100 wineries will be pouring some of the most sough after Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and many other varietals that have made Santa Barbara world renowned for its wine.
Do not drink and drive, call Golden Rooster Transportation & Wine Tours to help you plan a great weekend of wine tasting. www.goldenroostersb.com