Uncorked Tours

Fantastic experience: Our sunrise hot air balloon ride was truly an unforgettable experience! From start to finish, everything was handled so smoothly. Shaylynn was amazing—she helped us secure a spot just the day before and made sure we were well-prepared for the adventure. She was a fantastic hostess, explaining everything clearly and keeping the excitement high. The party bus ride to the launch area added a fun vibe to the morning, and watching the balloon being prepped for launch was fascinating. We got plenty of opportunities to take photos and soak in the process. Once we were airborne, Pilot John made the ride feel effortless and magical. The views were breathtaking, and the flight was so smooth, from launch to landing. The landing itself was impressively gentle, adding to the overall incredible experience. If you’re looking for a memorable and well-organized hot air balloon ride, this is it. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: That was an amazing experience! We took the wine tour followed by the hot air balloon ride next day. The wineries were great! And the balloons ride is just another level - sooooo beautiful and unforgettable! The hostess Stacy was great - very friendly, gave very clear instructions, was fun and easygoing. But the special place in our hearts took Meagan!! She’s an absolutely amazing woman- she was the bus driver, the bartender, the air balloon driver, and just a great, interesting and charming person! Thank you ladies so much for making our trip so memorable!

Fantastic experience: Everything was perfect. The staff, our pilot, the ride; all of it. Such a wonderful experience.

Positive experience: An overall a good experience. I had an issue with one of the girls checking us in. She was a little rude so she made the check in process a little stressful. Other than that, the pilot, the helpers, and the ride were amazing.

Fantastic experience: First timers wine tasting/late to the game. First getaway with the hubs without kiddos in 14 yrs and decided to do a staycation/ Wine Tasting. Booked Uncorked Tours and had a blast! Very informative information about the wineries, met so many friendly people and overall the tour was Amazing! Definitely would recommend!

Fantastic experience: This is a great experience. Recommended to everyone. Tim was our pilot and he was very good, adding humor to the situation made the trip fun for everyone. Thank you Tim. We will definitely do this one again.

Fantastic experience: What a great time! The hosts were both amazing and tried to give us the best experience. The party bus was fun and I really liked all of the vineyards we visited. I would recommend this experience.

Positive experience: From the booking of the flight till landing everyone did an spectacular job. The crew was attentive and everything was very well planned. All expectations were met. John was our pilot and he made the ride fun.

Positive experience: The tour was very nice, and the workers were friendly and professional

Fantastic experience: I had so much fun I had John as a pilot for our group I definitely will recommend to my friends the whole crew was very skilled and knowledgeable oceana was a doll ✨✨✨✨✨

Positive experience: Fun experience. The winery choices were excellent. The host was great! Only critique would be the party bus needs some attention. The upholstery needs addressing and at least wash the bus before every event. This being said I would definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience: What started out as 6 couples being totally strangers, ended up as great travel buddies. Our host kept us safe, informed, and engaged . The wineries were great and informative. Our host controlled the music atmosphere on the bus and had each of us dancing by end of day. I highly recommend Uncorked Tours!

Negative experience: Working on a formal complaint about the tour bus driver, Megan. Absolutely humiliated me by making an unnecessary comment while I was looking for my confirmation number, while in absolute silence she states; "it's nice of the company to hold your reservation without any proof of payment." Very mocking and absolutely no reason to have said it other than to instigate. Not only was I singled out, and made my experience an issue from the beginning, but to make a comment like that about my funds; "without proof of payment" was disgustingly disrespectful. And when I expressed my distaste and asked for her name she stood by her words saying, "I'm Megan, your bus driver, and you can go home. We have the right to refuse service, and I frankly I don't want you on the bus." Everything actually got recorded while I was calling the 800 number to find my reference number. So I'd like the recorded voicemail emailed to me, I already spoke to a representative who said they'd contact the manager and emailed them as well (manager). I'd like the voicemail of the recorded conflict for further evidence of my treatment of this experience. Staci was the one who actually defused the situation, while Megan kept her attitude. She admitted to have acted this way because I was frustrated with the unorganized system between this company (Uncorked Tours) and Groupon. I decided to spend my birthday with this company (a birthday treat to myself) and this was my experience. Of course I cried of embarrassment bathroom after our first stop.

Fantastic experience: It was sooooo much fun, I wasn't expecting it. I met some fun people. I will definitely do it again.

Negative experience: Definitely don't book this tour if you are coming from out of town. I booked a sunrise hot air balloon ride the September 2023 that got cancelled because of rain (which is totally understandable). We then rescheduled to May 2024 and planned a whole trip around the hot air balloon ride because we really wanted to use the tickets. They texted us an hour before we were meant to check in (at 4:19AM) to cancel because of "foggy patches." They won't refund you and we were suggested just to "book again next year if you can come back in the summer." Their strict no refund policy combined with their low threshold for cancelling a flight makes this a poor option for anyone who isn't living in the San Diego area. If you sort from low to high reviews you can see how many tours they cancel. Plus when I called this morning, our conversation with the company made it seem like they tend to cancel many rides. Obviously, this is a weather sensitive endeavor and safety is first. I wish they would at least offer a later time if your flight was cancelled due to "inclement" weather because most mornings in San Diego (this week in May at least) are cloudy with some foggy patches... There is another company called California Dreamin Balloon Tours that is a little pricier but seems to offer a better service with less cancellations if you are set on visiting Temecula and want to experience a hot air balloon ride.

Fantastic experience: Our hostess was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time. Thank you!

Negative experience: I purchased a Groupon voucher in April 2023 for a hot air balloon flight with Uncorked Tours, looking forward to an exceptional experience. However, my excitement was met with frustration not once, but thrice, as each time I scheduled my flight, it was canceled within a day or two due to "inclement weather." I understand the need for safety and weather considerations, but the repeated cancellations without any flexibility or solution offered became exceedingly inconvenient. As the expiration date of my voucher approached (04/15/2024), I reached out to Groupon seeking a refund, given that the repeated cancellations over the course of a year left me unable to utilize the service I paid for. Groupon informed me that they would contact the merchant for approval of my refund. Yet, here I am, still waiting for any resolution or response from Uncorked Tours. It is disheartening that my anticipation for a memorable experience has turned into a year-long ordeal with no flight to show for it and my money seemingly lost to an expired voucher. The lack of communication and resolution from both Uncorked Tours and Groupon has left me exceedingly disappointed. I would caution potential customers about the potential for cancellations and the difficulty in obtaining refunds. My experience has been far from satisfactory, and I hope that others will not have to endure a similar situation.

Fantastic experience: Very well planned nice tours ! Loved it !

Fantastic experience: We had an awesome hot air balloon ride with Megan as our pilot. The customer service from booking the reservation, checking in, and the flight, and ride back were flawless. The staff was fun, polite, and communicative. Be sure to take $30 extra per person to tip the awesome staff who work very hard to make the experience great (they can also process on a credit card). There were 14 of us in a 20 person basket so we had plenty of space to move around. I highly recommend this tour company for a hot air balloon ride.

Positive experience: We had fun! I didn’t know what to expect. Felt like they were anticipating some drunk crazies so lots of instruction and rules. The wineries were ok. We went to 3. Somerset winery was probably the best wine but all 3 had some nice ones. Bus has seen better days but it got us to where we’re going.

Fantastic experience: Staci and Megan are amazing, I loved the tour and definitely will be back in the summer to do it again. The crowd was mixed from 21+ to 60 but everyone got along great and all connected, Staci made sure of that… she takes really good pictures too. All of the locations we stopped at wine was good as well !!

Fantastic experience: So much fun! I recommend this tour to all over 21.

Positive experience: Great trip. However charging "MANDATORY" tip in beginning sucks. Include it in your pricing and be upfront. TIPS ARE VOLUNTARY, NOT MANDATORY

Fantastic experience: The Mel the driver and Stacy our host were amazing they were knowledgeable , kind , and made the experience easy for everyone! Love uncorked wine tours and hot air ballon ride !!!

Positive experience: I bought a Groupon for the wine tour experience for my boyfriend and I and overall we had a blast! There were about 24 people total on this group and everyone was super friendly and fun. For a second, it felt like we were part of a photoshoot and not a wine tour because of all the pictures we were asked to pose for, but it works for those that want that. The only reason I'm leaving 4 stars and not 5 is because, although our email confirmation states that there is a mandatory $20 gratuity per person for groups of 4 or more, it was mandatory for just the 2 of us. I had cash to leave a tip at the end, but not a $40 tip (for the both of us). Why not just charge $20 more per person instead of asking for an additional charge on the day of? Also, it's a little weird being asked to tip/give gratuity before getting to experience the service, in my opinion. Nevertheless, an overall great experience!!

Fantastic experience: Celebrated my girlfriend’s birthday on this wine tour. Megan, our driver, host, photographer and DJ was great. The tour was enjoyable and we learned so much about the vineyards and history of how wine is made for us today. Can’t wait to hit the balloon tour next, make sure to get Megan as your host. She’s a legend!

Negative experience: I intended to give a 1-star review, but considering we completed the hot air balloon experience, I reluctantly rate it 2 stars. We booked the tour package by calling the company, and the representative failed to mention the mandatory gratuity for groups of 4 or more. We were surprised to receive a text the day before departure, notifying us of the mandatory gratuity, which had to be paid at checkin. At that point, we couldn't cancel the tour! The company's intentional withholding of additional costs is dishonest and left us quite upset. I do not recommend this untrustworthy business. P.S.: On the day of the flight, the pilot was late, and we were the last group to take off.

Positive experience: Interesting experience overall. Decided to go with this tour for a birthday wine tour. Fun for the most part but not so much of a wine tour. Bus showed up a bit late than scheduled and stuff for the inside was being bought while passengers were being loaded; water, juice and champagne. Seemed a bit last minute. Stopped at 3 different wineries and one of them consisted of a brief dive in on how it is made. The others were just drinking 5 different wines at each. Some bread at the first one. Guide was generous when it came time to taking photos. No snacks given on the bus, and only one mimosa given over the span of the drives which was unfortunate. Not big on the recommended prepaid gratuity as it is pricey as is and believe that should be something paid at the end, after the service has been given. Overall, not bad, but would definitely try winging a tour on my own in the future stopping at different wineries.

Positive experience: Overall pretty good experience. I thought the tour was good but they were a bit shady on how they charged gratuity. They said you may have to pay more upon arrival and then don’t specify how much you need to pay. They then asked everyone to pay 20-25$ up front. I think it’s misleading when companies do this I would prefer you guys just bake that in to the overall price and be transparent instead of telling us we need to pay more after arrival.

Negative experience: We came to visit my husband during his deployment and stumbled upon this Groupon deal, thinking it would make for a fantastic experience. When we purchased it, we called to book for the 24th and were assured of availability. Following the Groupon instructions, I informed them of our voucher. However, later, we were informed they might be full and that an additional $50 per person was required due to the holiday rush. Despite not receiving confirmation, and calling back a few days later, we were told they were prioritizing non-Groupon customers willing to pay the extra $50 fee. They suggested contacting Groupon to claim it was a mistaken purchase for a refund because they wouldn't accommodate us. I'm sure the tours are great so this is just a review for the company itself. My suggestion is to not be on Groupon if they didn't want to honor it. Super disappointing.

Negative experience: AVOID UNCORKED TOURS! Bought 2 balloons ride tickets this August, 2023.. We have been reschedulied 4 times! Each reservation has been canceled due to “poor weather.’ We I asked for a refund after the 4th cancellation. They stated, you don’t qualify for a refund because you didn’t buy the protection plan. The only plan you should have for this place is to avoid them completely. I ended up calling my credit card company and received a full refund. Apparently, they have already received several complaints.

Fantastic experience: Oh My Goodness I cannot rave about this place enough! My fiancé surprised me with a hot air balloon ride and it was beyond gorgeous. I cannot say enough good things about our Pilot Josh he was incredible and deserves 10 stars. Funny, kind, patient, explained everything from top to bottom… so great. We did the 2 person flight and it was well worth it! The Crew Men (Jerry and Braden) were wonderful and kind and hilarious. And lastly, extra special shout out to our hostess Staci. She calmed my nerves and made me feel so comfortable. Such a sweet and great hostess. Very attentive which I appreciated. Things to know before you go from a rookie lol- Wear Close toed shoes. Bring another layer of clothing (coat, sweater, something!) Couldn’t hurt to wear or bring a hat *all winter prep. Happy Flying!

Fantastic experience: We had so much fun! Excellent time.

Fantastic experience: This was an amazing experience. The staff is friendly and attentive to their customers.

Fantastic experience: What an AMAZING, once-in-a-lifetime experience! Everything was so well coordinated, and the staff communicated with us so well. Our pilot, John, was fun to talk to and an expert with over 30 years of experience. We felt safe and taken care of with him. We were upgraded to a private balloon ride, and it was the experience of a lifetime! Can not thank this company enough for that! The area is absolutely beautiful, the views are incredible, with both mountain ranges and vineyards. The balloon ride itself was peaceful and smooth. 10/10 would recommend flying with them!

Fantastic experience: Uncorked winery tour was fabulous. The wineries were great, the hostess was fabulous. Had a wonderful time in limo bus and would do it again. The wines were delicious.

Fantastic experience: Awesome balloon tour! Our tour guide/pilot Tim was great! Cheers

Fantastic experience: This tour is not for the weak at all. Amazing time. The driver Mel and host Staci definitely guaranteed us a grand time and it was. They checked in on us through and through. I enjoyed the entire experience!!!

Fantastic experience: My friends and I had the best time. Staci and Meghan were very friendly and professional. We appreciated Staci being our own personal photographer.

Fantastic experience: I've always wanted to fly and I finally got to fulfill part of that dream with an effortless takeoff and even more effortless flight that was a dream experience, truly a must see in the flesh adventure. The pilot Tim was amazing and so funny and brought such a warm welcome and entertaining tour. The crew for landing was so attentive and thorough and our hostess Oceana made everything so simple. Even the drive back was pleasant due to the her co-hostess Stacy. Thank you so much Uncorked Tours, me and my boyfriend had an excellent experience with our first ever hot air balloon

Fantastic experience: It was really fun with a good ambiance and friendly people

Fantastic experience: I have done this your half a dozen times. I suggest it for my friends when we are celebrating birthdays and graduations, and when we just want to have a great time while drinking wine. The staff are always amazing and it is ALWAYS a great time. Can’t wait to join Uncorked again!

Fantastic experience: Best experience

Fantastic experience: We had a great time! So much fun!

Fantastic experience: The tour was super fun we had a great group. The tour guide and driver did an amazing job. All three wineries were beautiful and had nice selections of wine. The bus was stocked with champagne and plenty of water. Overall this was a great experience for a girls day trip.

Fantastic experience: Had a wonderful time, great tour

Negative experience: Although the tour claims to cover cost of travel and tastings, if you do not purchase "wine tickets" they will not refund you in lieu of cancellation. "Wine tickets" are strategically labeled under the guise of 'insurance' so that people are forced to reschedule or pay for a service they tried to cancel. The clause states funds will not be reissued if "tickets were purchased through promotions or discounted rate." Mine were purchased at full price through the website, yet the company negates culpability. After several voicemails/attempts on my end, the person I spoke to over the phone read to me the "owner's notes" on my dispute, which basically said "no refund will be issued." Who wants to do business with a company that bullies their customers into using their services? I will see to it that my friends/colleagues/family do not support this business going forward.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely wonderful wine tour. They hosted myself and my new fiancé. The love package was everything and more . I truly appreciate them helping me with my proposal. My fiancé loved it. 10 out 10 definitely recommend !!!

Fantastic experience: Amazing tour with friendly & fun staff

Fantastic experience: Our host and driver were incredible. So much fun ! Would definitely take this tour again

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this tour to everyone

Fantastic experience: Amazing experience.

Fantastic experience: Great experience

Fantastic experience: This tour was awesome and the host were even more awesome

Fantastic experience: Megan was the perfect hostess. Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Tour was great with even greater tour guides. The bus was very comfortable and the people participating in the tour were also great fun. If you’ve never been on a wine tour this is definitely the place to check out!

Fantastic experience: An amazing experience...this is my 2nd time wine touring with Uncorked Tours,and I had an amazing time. The driver and guide were absolutely amazing....no complaints...very straightforward with the schedule and agenda....the crowd was fun,we all came as strangers and left as bestfriends....lol....overall, a pleasant experience to have ..

Fantastic experience: Funniest wine tour my group has ever been on! Tour guide and driver and photographer were amazing! Will definitely recommend them to people!

Fantastic experience: Had a blast with my sister. This was such a great experience, i highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I booked the 4 hour wine tour with friends for my birthday weekend. To say we had a BLAST is a huge understatement. Megan and Ali were awesome and very professional. They kept us entertained and on time between vineyard visits! TAKE THIS TOUR...and thank me later.

Fantastic experience: Awesome experience, amazing service! Best tour guide!!

Fantastic experience: We had a friends trip and did this tour. Our group had so much fun! It was awesome meeting some new people as well. Definitely recommend especially for their pricing!

Fantastic experience: The tour is well managed

Fantastic experience: Was a fun tour in Temecula. Easy meet location, driver and host were great and friendly. They also made sure to give us time reminders and found everyone in an orderly matter. Our stops were easy and great places to try wine and the bus was clean and well stocked with water and ice. Great experience and good service.

Fantastic experience: Such a great time and great hosts!

Fantastic experience: They made my family and I have a good time - they need a little better customer service in terms of getting back to me with information.

Fantastic experience: We had an amazing time celebrating my mom’s birthday! Everyone we met and interacted with was wonderful and kind. We especially loved our pilot Tim and his wife Mel! (Pictures of Tim to show how wonderful he was)

Negative experience: Pathetic owners think it's okay to assault people

Fantastic experience: Great staff very accommodating to our request . Fun environment in the bus with good music . Clean bus . Very clear directions on what to expect . Would def recommend!

Negative experience: The wine was very underwhelming and not tasty. The hosts were friendly and kind, however the “charcuterie” we were promised was just a piece of sourdough bread with melted Brie. We were also obliged to pay $80 in gratuities before the tour even started as we are a group of 4. All in all, a pretty disappointing experience.

Fantastic experience: Always so much fun! This is my second birthday tour and I loved it.

Fantastic experience: We had a great experience, and helped me with my proposal. Thank you so much for making our day special

Fantastic experience: Great time

Fantastic experience: We all had an amazing time. We will be coming back.

Fantastic experience: Had a fun time. Recommend going.

Fantastic experience: We had a party of 6 on an awesome party bus and had the best time with our driver feliciano and our photographer Debbie, they were awesome. We had great wine at 3 great wineries. We will definitely be doing this again, my sister is already planning her next birthday .

Fantastic experience: Uncorked Tours was a phenomenal experience. My friends and I had an amazing time. Thanks Debbie and Feliciano for your hospitality!!

Fantastic experience: Amazing experience! Exceeded expectations! Well worth it! I did not expect all the included tastings and how well they took care of us on the limo bus. The hosts make sure you have a good time. Debbie was so sweet and energetic and Feliciano made sure we were also entertained. Lots of pictures to capture the memories.

Fantastic experience: I always have a fabulous time on this wine tour Thank you for another fabulous memory ❤️

Fantastic experience: This was the best experience ever and for such a great price! My friend and I did a birthday trip and this was the highlight. Feliciano and Debbie are the best, so so friendly, and really made the tour extra fun. My only complaint would be that it went too fast - I wasn’t able to finish all of my tastings at the last winery. The mimosas on the bus made up for it!

Fantastic experience: Such a fun experience all around. The hosts made us feel very welcomed and free to party as we pleased :)

Fantastic experience: We had a really good time

Fantastic experience: Great place to join

Fantastic experience: Very fun wine tasting experience. Debbie our host was very friendly, taking photos of each group individually and ensuring everyone had a great time. We started off at Maurice Carrie Winery where we had baked brie cheese bread and a flight of 5 wines that were pre-selected that included 2 whites, a rose, and 2 reds. The second winery their was one tasting option with beer or wine choices. The last stop was Oak Mountain Winery where the scenery is beautiful. We were provided with a sparkling white wine then we choose the other five. Mimosas were provided on the bus between the first 2 wineries. Overall everyone had fun and I would definitely book another tour again.

Fantastic experience: Excellent, it was a magnificent experience

Fantastic experience: Feliciano was fantastic! The total experience was one for the books! Highly recommend!

Positive experience: Uncorked Tour ended up being a very nice Wine Tour. Unfortunately, they need to learn how to communicate better with their customers. Hardly answer their phones, never received a text about bus pick up location & lack of communication made me give them 4 stars. Once on the tour, they were nice to work with & directed us well!!

Fantastic experience: First timer and I absolutely loved it!! Plus it was my birthday and we had so much fun! Definitely recommend!!

Negative experience: The hostesses were great but the wineries were horrible!! It’s as though they didn’t even know the tour was coming. There was no Winery expert or somm to speak to the wines or the winery!! It was not the wine experience I was hoping for!! A very expensive disappointment!!!

Negative experience: I was extremely disappointed!! The hostesses were great but the choice of wineries could not have been worse!! It was if the wineries weren't even expecting us. There was no greeting, no wine expert or somm to explain the wines and one winery held it's tasting outside... in 110º temperatures!! It was an expensive awful experience!! In fact, this was more along the lines of a booze cruise, not a wine tasting experience!!

Fantastic experience: We had a blast... very fun

Fantastic experience: I had soo much fun with my fiancée. Would definitely do this again.

Fantastic experience: This was an absolutely great experience. Feliciano and Debi were excellent host. I would gladly book with them again.

Fantastic experience: Uncorked tours put together a phenomenal tour, all the wineries were fantastic. Debi was lots of fun and took some great photos of everyone even encouraging us to “strike a pose” as we left the bus. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a well organized good time.

Fantastic experience: Everything was great. Thanks

Fantastic experience: Was excellent! The most I've laughed in months!

Negative experience: Tried to reserve a wine tour using a Groupon, and not only did I experience the WORST customer service, but they then threw Groupon under the bus when I discovered that I couldn't book our tour using the Groupon on the website. She blamed Groupon and a "glitch," "had told them several times to change their information on their website" regarding redemption, and it was overall just not a great experience. We all refunded our Groupons and went with another wine tour. As businesses still recover from COVID losses, it might do you some good to not be rude and excerise some level of gratitude when people are spending hundreds to use your service.

Fantastic experience: 100% the BEST time with friends. The crew was fantastic. Deb and (i forget his name ‍♀️) The driver were amazing from start to finish. Can’t wait to go back again. Thank you for everything.

Fantastic experience: Smooth and peaceful ride over Temecula wineries while sipping champagne. Really amazing experience and great staff!

Fantastic experience: I recently attended a wine tour in Temecula on a Wednesday (summer 2022) with two family members. Service: Our tour guide Debi was extremely informative, helpful, and present. She took my party's photos, had a service-first attitude at each phase of the trip, and did her best to accommodate with my last minute request with photos. Cost: affordable for the value. For $89, I got to try a total of 17 wines: 5 from the first and 6 from the latter wineries. With the exception of one wine from Maurice Carrie (Pinot Noir was a bit stale), I loved the range and taste of my samples. Venues: Each winery had their own strengths. For savory treats, the sourdough brie at Maurice Carrie was superb. For service, Long Shadow Ranch Winery was the best (thanks Dave). For ambience, Oak Mountain was ideal. Transportation: it was a party bus with leather seats and air conditioning. 2 mimosas were provided onboard in-between each leg of traveling between wineries. Overall, I had a great experience with Uncorked Tours and would recommend it to family and friends.