Orange County offers a variety of wine tasting experiences - ranging from glitzy hotel bars to an actual wine cave. A great way to join the fun is to rent a limousine.

The phrase Orange County limousine might create a mental picture of a standard town car, but these days the choices in luxury group transportation are as varied as the individuals and groups who use them to travel in style.

Enophiles who are interested in tasting tours that free them from choosing a designated driver or worrying about directions, parking and traffic; can still cruise the OC in a the cozy confines of a town car outfitted with cushy leather seats and Champagne. If they want to bring the gang, though, other options include Hummer stretches, Cadilac Escalade stretches, or for even larger groups, limo busses will fit the bill.

Locals looking for a fun and out of the ordinary way to celebrate special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries can delight their loved ones with a standard or stretch town car limo ride to nearby destinations. The Eno Wine Bar, for instance, is a sensual exploration of wine, cheese and chocolate. On the other hand, tourists wanting to get the full flavor of Orange County wines might opt for a day long expedition covering several vineyards. Large groups will be most comfortable in a stretch town car, Escalade or Chrysler.

On the other hand, if the gang at your active retirement community or senior center has a wine tour on the calendar, a limo bus would be a great solution, and it's good to know that many limo companies offer discounts for large groups. This kind of comfortable travel is a good option as well for singles groups in search of a fun (and safe) social activity.

A Newport Beach limousine is your magic carpet to the Newport Beach Vineyards and Winery. Specializing in Bordeux, this facility has a 1000 square foot wine cave and is adjacent to the Upper Newport Bay ecological preserve and bird sanctuary. The owner likes to joke that he's still growing grapes instead of shopping centers.

Another interesting option in this area is the Laguna Canyon Winery. Their claim to fame is making their wine from low yield vineyards in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. The proprietors select premium grapes that have benefitted from the loving individual care that is possible in smaller enterprises. These are truly hands-on vintages!

So, whether your group is as small as two or as large as 30, renting a limo is a great way to enjoy the fruits of the vine in comfort and safety.