Labor Day Celebration – Livermore’s 29th Annual Wine Harvest!

Labor Day is “just around the corner” and so is one of the most fun and entertaining events in California: The Livermore Wine Country’s 29^TH ANNUAL HARVEST WINE CELEBRATION!

When?  Sunday and Monday, September 5 & 6

(From 12 Noon – 5 PM each day)

This is Harvest Season in the beautiful rolling hills of Livermore Valley wine country.  There’s no other place on earth quite like it!  The cascading bouquets of mature, rich grapes have reached perfection, and this is your best opportunity of the year to revel in the pungent fragrance, the expanse of lush vineyards bursting with rainbows of color, and the mouth-watering arrays of wines from Sparkling Whites to Tender Pinks to Deep Red Burgundy’s.

The excitement is contagious- fun, festivities, and music await at over 40 of the best wineries in America … family and friends alike delight in carefully combined food/wine tastings … learn the secrets of your favorite winemakers … experience the thrill of bottling your own wine … drink deeply from barrels of succulent taste sensations … cash in on exclusive discounts … and tour a series of first-class wineries – each boasting a unique atmosphere all its own.

Sunday, September 5 – AAA Livermore Limousine Service can provide livermore valley wine tour and pamper your party as you visit each winery:

• Sampling up to two complimentary varietals at each one
• Toe-tapping to a variety of live music entertainment
• Spoiling yourself with exclusive wine discounts
• Browsing through unique arts and crafts
• Tasting the delights of on-site food vendors … and more!

Monday, September 6 – AAA Livermore Limousine Service drops you again at each winery where you will indulge in a variety of more intimate experiences:

• Complimentary wine tastings and activities geared toward YOUR unique interests await
• Thrill to one-of-a-kind wine and food pairings
• Feel the excitement of bottling your own wines
• Dip from barrels
• Meet authentic winemakers
• Learn winemaking secrets at intimate seminars
• Take an up-close look at as many vineyards as you crave
• Marvel at cooking demonstrations … and more!

Since 2001, AAA Livermore Limousine and Wine Tours has helped hundreds of friends and family groups enjoy the times of their lives at this once-a-year event.  Our late model limousines, Towncars, hybrids, and vans will elegantly escort any size group – DEDICATING FULL, PROFESSIONAL ATTENTION TO YOUR COMPLETE ENJOYMENT. Because we are intimately knowledgeable about each winery, ALL of your time will bring COMPLETE SATISFACTION.

Make your easy reservations NOW by calling 866-558-0222, or go online at www.aaa-trans.com. We provide the personal attention you deserve!

AAA Livermore Wine tour Limousine 8 to 10 Person limo

Concerts at Wente and AAA Limousine – The Best in Summer Fun!

Summer is here with all of the SUNSHINE … FRESH AIR … ROLLING HILLS … AND ADVENTURE that you can dream of!  California offers some of the nation’s BEST summer enjoyment available, and this year is NO EXCEPTION!

Tucked away in 3000 acres of prime vineyard country, Wente Vineyards is in its 126^th year.  What’s so special? Part of its enduring charm is because it is the country’s oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery.  PLUS … Where else can you “soak in the rays” while surrounded by the fragrance of gently rolling vineyards and abandon yourself to the following superior experiences?

The Concerts – Each year, top-named performers bring their award-winning music almost “to your table”.   This summer’s lineup includes:

• Liza Minnelli – Thursday, June 24
• BareNaked Ladies – Tuesday, July 20
• Huey Lewis and The News – Tuesday, August 10
• Chris Isaak – Thursday, August 19
• And other celebrities such as ZZ Top,
• Willie Nelson,
• Earth, Wind and Fire,
• and Harry Connick, Jr.

The World-Class Restaurant – Executive Chef Eric Berg and Master Gardener Diane Dovholuk bring succulent lunch and dinner dishes featuring produce and herbs organically grown there in the vineyards!  Unique wine pairings are presented with each meal to compliment your particular dishes.

An award-winning four-course dinner can be combined with stage-front seating for the evening’s performance.

Other dining and seating arrangements include Premium Dining, Outdoor Dining, and Mezzanine Dining.

Championship Golfing – Cast along rolling hills and scenic valley views lies 18 holes of a championship course designed by Greg Norman. What could be better than discounted tee times for ticket holders of the night’s performance?! Male and female players of all skill levels can play their best games ever before settling down to enjoy the evening festivities.

AAA TRANSPORTATION MAKES YOUR SUMMER

ENJOYMENT PARAMOUNT!

All-Summer-Long Specials!

1. Deluxe limousines for up to 8 passengers, with complimentary sodas and water:

4 hours for only $299 + 20% gratuity (just $44.85 per person)!

2.   Sleek, late-model sedans for up to 3 passengers:

4 hours for only $199 + 20% gratuity (only $79.60 per person)!

Why not let the MOST ASKED-FOR transportation company in the Tri-Valley and Bay Area deliver your group to the beautiful French doors of Wente Vineyards while our professional and courteous drivers make you feel like royalty?!

LET AAA TRANSPORTATION OPEN THE DOOR FOR YOU TO THIS EVENT AND A SUMMER FULL OF LUXURY AND ADVENTURE!

Make your reservations NOW by calling 866-558-0222, or go online at www.aaa-trans.com. We provide the personal attention you deserve!

Make Mom Feel Like A Queen With AAA Limousine Service!

She is the first woman who ever loved you!  She gave up EVERYTHING to make you who you are today … her unending love … her presence … her time 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year … she prayed … she cooked and cleaned … she prepared the way for your entire life … she gave unselfishly … SHE’S YOUR MOTHER!

Sunday, May 9 is the perfect day to show her how much you love and appreciate her!

AAA Transportation opens the way for you to TREAT HER LIKE A QUEEN!

Imagine her delight and excitement when one of our late-model limousines arrives at her door!

• She’s greeted by our professional chauffeur – white gloves and all!
• She’s escorted like royalty to the limousine
• Tucked safely inside
• Whisked away in her “Golden Carriage” with you and six other people to … HER FAVORITE PLACE IN THE TRI-VALLEY!

For your Mother, AAA Transportation offers you:

A 4-hour limo/dinner special for 8 people for $250.00 – ONLY $32.00 PER PERSON!

(Includes gratuity, sodas, water, and UNSURPASSED ATTENTION!)

If your Mother’s dream isn’t a special dinner event, she’s sure to love a special wine tasting event at one of Napa Valley’s well-known wineries.  AAA Transportation’s Mother’s Day package will make her “Dream Come True”!

The Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery in Livermore is hosting a special event just for Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 9, from 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

All mothers will receive free wine tasting, a flower, and dessert!

Founded in 1998 by long-time Livermore residents, this family-owned vineyard and winery specializes in estate grown Italian Red wines reflecting traditional Tuscan winemaking.  Savor with your Mother the full-bodied aromas and sensual tastes of Sangiovese, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon and harmonious blends.

Then stroll with Mom through the relaxed gardens, watch the playful horses, and even have a picnic under the shade of the winery’s many expansive trees.

AAA Transportation understands a Mother’s Love and how YOU can make her feel Loved and Cherished! We have served both individuals and businesses alike since 2001, and are standing by to fulfill your Mother’s dreams.

Make your reservations by calling 866-558-0222, or going online at www.aaa-trans.com.

AAA Transportation Chauffeurs You in Style and Safety

You are an extremely careful driver who doesn’t take chances on the road.  Why?  You know that your life as well as the lives of everyone you pass is at stake!  Driving requires:

• Constant attention to the activity around you
• Knowledge of road signs and driving laws
• Safe lane changes and passes
• Skillful entrances and exits of the interstates
• A cool head when someone cuts you off
• Quick reflexes

And something that is usually not included in the test for a driver’s license … EXPERIENCE!

AAA Transportation understands the VALUE OF THE LIVES we take in our hands daily!  That’s why we hire only chauffeurs who are the “CREAM OF THE CROP” in California.  Our chauffeurs must not only meet the requirements given above; they must excel in our list of REQUIRED HIGH STANDARDS including:

1. Holds either a Class C or B license, depending on the number of people transported.
   • Class C licenses permit transporting less than ten occupants.  The chauffeur must be at least 25 years of age for insurance eligibility, and possess a clean driving record.
   • A Class B license allows transporting ten or more passengers.  Since this is a commercial driver’s license (CDL), the chauffeur must be a minimum of 25 years old; have a clean driving record; obtain Passenger endorsement; and pass a written, road, and eye test.
2. Maintains a clean safety record while in our employ.  This includes:

• Enrollment in an ongoing random drug testing program
• Extensive training in navigating and understanding the flow of traffic at various times in the Tri-Valley and Bay Area
• Knowledge of the locations and best routes to every attraction, hotel, business, conference center, restaurant, and entertainment facility
• Inspection and maintenance of their vehicle before EACH appointment
• Training to avoid sudden stops, sharp turns, and other driving maneuvers that could jar you

3.   Attends specialized training directed at professionally catering to your needs and preferences.  Attentive customer service and unwavering attention to detail is an UNCOMPROMISED PROMISE we give each customer:

• We pamper you by opening doors and helping you in and out of the vehicle
• We endeavor to keep you dry when it rains by escorting you with an umbrella
• We do the heavy work of loading and unloading luggage and packages
• We track your flight(s) for changes and cancellations so you don’t have to
• We arrive at the pickup point before you do – every time!  Plus, you will never be late for any appointment or departure because we prepare ahead to handle traffic jams or unpleasant weather
• We cater to your special requests, such as obtaining a warm cup of coffee, with a genuine smile.  No request is too small or big!

When your safety and life is at stake … AAA Transportation MAKES NO MISTAKES!  PUT YOUR MIND AT EASE by making your reservations with us.  For your convenience, please call us at 866-558-0222 or visit us online.

Livermore Valley 2nd Annual Barrel Tasting Weekend!

Everyone wants to participate in unique events!  Such an event is “brewing” this weekend … Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21, from 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM … in Livermore Valley’s beautiful wine country.  It’s the 2^nd Annual Barrel Tasting Weekend!

You will definitely want to be one of the lucky participants who purchase limited advance tickets by noon on Friday, March 19, and enjoy this thrilling experience for $10 off regular ticket prices.

Over 25 of the Valley’s most prestigious wineries are hosting:

• Advance purchases of wines before they are even bottled (futures)
• Wine tasting straight from the barrel at each participating winery
• Meet the winemakers and learn all you ever wanted to know about wine
• Unique events at each winery including food/wine pairings, music, and more
• Bottle your own wine

In addition, you’ll receive a “take home glass” PLUS exclusive discounts on purchases!

With so many wineries to visit, wines to taste, foods to sample, winemakers to talk to, and excitement to soak in … the last thing you need is:

• To get lost and miss exciting wines and tastings
• Being delayed by your car breaking down or having a flat
• Running out of gas
• Wasting precious minutes at each winery trying to find a parking space
• Losing your car keys
• Arriving for the event late

That’s why AAA Transportation is your BEST choice for truly enjoying this exciting event!  We have served the Livermore Valley and Bay area since 2001, providing the most EXCELLENT service for individuals and businesses alike.  We know the exact location of each winery, the quickest way to get to each one, and you will travel in worry-free style and luxury!

We guarantee you will not lose one precious minute of the weekend as you and your group relax, laugh, enjoy our complimentary soda and beverages, and soak in the unbelievable beauty of wine country.

1. Our 8-passenger sleek limousines will whisk you like celebrities between wineries for only $ .
2. Choose our sleek Town cars filled with comfort for a group of three for just $          .
3. Our hybrid Prius’ easily escorts a group of three while eco-embracing the lush Valley itself for just $           .

It’s YOUR timetable that’s important to us.  We promise to:

• Pick you up promptly to begin your adventure
• Drop you off at the entrance of each winery
• Wait for your group so that as soon as you’re ready to visit the next stop, all you have to do is step in and go
• Deliver you SAFE and SATISFIED to your doorstep when the day has ended

With excellence as our standard, you are guaranteed complete satisfaction.  Make your reservations TODAY either online or by calling 866-558-0222.

A World of Adventure at Your Doorstep!

What were your 2010 New Year resolutions?  Did you vow to … lose weight … exercise more … improve relationships … eat healthier … return to school?  How many of these resolutions have you actually begun?  How many have you started and already “fallen off the wagon” so to speak?  We begin a new year with great intentions, but like almost everyone, we soon lose interest and zeal for those changes that require more of us than we are really willing to give.  BUT …

AAA Transportation has a New Year’s resolution that EVERYONE can keep and enjoy!  We call it “A World of Adventure at Your Doorstep”. Why not resolve to learn more about California and the Tri-Valley, Bay Areas?  Whether this is your home or a vacation area you plan to visit, we can insure you will learn about new and exciting places and events, visit those special “hidden treasures” known mostly to locals, enjoy the best concerts and shows California has to offer, and take supreme pleasure in those memorable events like weddings, proms, graduations, business meetings, etc.

We also provide the most luxurious, enjoyable transportation for every location and event … and we supply specials and discounts throughout the year! Let’s look at some of the premier tours and events you won’t want to miss in 2010:

Wine Tour Special – Did you know the lush green hills of California’s wine country contain 400 wineries?  Each new year heralds winery tours with exciting tasting rooms and wine/food pairings.  AAA Transportation knows every gentle curve in the many roads that will have your group engulfed in this “fairy land” for six hours for only $299 (plus gratuity).

Concerts and Theatre – Have you ever experienced a concert at the lush Wente Vineyards?  Eight people can experience the excitement for only $260 (plus gratuity).  Our other low rates will whisk you to any of the historic theatres in the area – The Curran, The Osage, The Orpheum, The Paramount, and The Bankhead.  Sense the music and beauty of Broadway productions, operas, staged plays, and more!

Fine Dining and Live Entertainment – Have you ever tasted the ultimate prime rib at Tommy T’s and then laughed until “your sides split”?  What about “Hot Sizzling Thursday Nights” at the Pleasanton Hilton?  Then there’s Pleasanton’s Main Street Brewery, the annual Harvest Wine Celebration, … and any place your heart desires!

Fun for the Whole Family – Spend quality time together at the Renaissance Faire dressed in your favorite costume, enjoy the little known sport of bocce at Campo di Bocci, experience the annual Dry Bean Festival, the Labor Day Harvest Wine Celebration, and other family fun spots.

Business and Leisure – Who wouldn’t enjoy a day of golf and relaxing spa treatments at The Purple Orchid Inn, The Claremont Club and Spa, or the sublime and refreshing Vintage Estates? Treat your clients and employees to the elegant Palm Event Center, and thrill to world-class golf at Crow Canyon Country Club.  Your clients will thank you!

Once-in-a-Lifetime Events – Why not let professionals handle the intricate details (and associated stress) of your wedding, graduation, prom, special Birthday gala, promotion celebration, family reunion, and that long-awaited cruise to … ?  We know the most rewarding places anywhere around, plus luxuriously carry you there with specials and discounts galore!

Any place you desire to go … AAA Transportation takes you there in style and comfort.  Take advantage of our “Go Green” hybrid sedans and SAVE!  Our fleet of sleek, late-model vehicles economically provides luxury transportation for ALL of your personal and corporate events.  With excellence as our standard, you are guaranteed complete satisfaction.  Make your reservations TODAY either online or by calling 866-558-0222.

The White Crane Winery – Elegance at Its Best!

Rising majestically above the lush, green Livermore Valley wine country, White Crane ridge has been etched into the skyline for centuries.  Nestled among the fragrant grape vines and roses lies one of Livermore’s premier wineries - The White Crane Winery! 

The White Crane Winery offers ultra-premium wines, breath-taking settings for personal and business events, and fun & laughter for Wine Club members.  Some of the ultra-premium wines include their own estate-grown cabernets and chardonnays, plus a select variety from other prestigious Livermore wineries. 

White Crane’s wines have won over 46 gold, silver, and bronze awards including:

Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot – Cabernet Franc – Zinfandel – Pinot Noir- Chardonnay – Sauvignon Blanc – Sparkling Wine – Vintage Portuguese Port & Estate Chardonnay Port

White Crane offers their wines through their exquisite tasting room and their exclusive Wine Club.

Tasting Room Hours:  Friday – Sunday from 12 Noon – 4:30 PM.

Wine Club members enjoy these exclusive benefits:

• Free enrollment
• Priority for 1^st release of White Crane’s ultra-premium wines
• Vineyard summer concerts
• Food and wine pairing cooking classes
• Harvest Grape Stomping Party
• Wine maker dinners
• Barrel Tastings

…. and more!

The White Crane Winery also offers romantic, majestic, and refreshing settings for weddings, special events, private parties, and corporate retreats.  Packages include catering, wine, and setup so all you need to do is … RELAX!

• Imagine saying “I Do” in their fragrant, beautiful vineyard and rose garden. 
• Perhaps you and a group of friends would enjoy “stomping grapes” or making memories at wine and food pairings. 
• Your Baby Shower will be “the ultimate experience” at the White Crane.
• Make your next corporate retreat “unforgettable” among White Crane’s pristine vineyard grounds.

The White Crane Winery is also concerned about surrounding families and communities.  Therefore, they are hosting a picnic/concert to benefit students from the Livermore Valley Unified School District (LVJUSD).  Proceeds will be used to buy new instruments and music, instrument repair, and supplies essential for the music program in this district.  When?

Saturday, September 26, from 12 Noon – 5 PM

Tickets include food and the concert by local musicians

Make your online reservations here:  White Crane Winery

AAA Transportation has been successfully serving both individuals and businesses in the Tri-Valley and Bay Area since 2001.  Our fleet of sleek, late-model limousines, sedans, and vans provides luxury transportation for ALL of your personal and corporate events.  With excellence as our standard, you are guaranteed complete satisfaction.  You may make your bookings by calling 866-558-0222 or online at www.aaa-trans.com. 

Wine, Fun, and A Great Labor Day Weekend!

Livermore Wine Harvest Festival

You’ve worked hard all year – now you deserve some FUN, APPRECIATION, and RELAXATION.  The Livermore Valley Wine Association agrees with you!  In your honor, they are hosting The 28^th Annual Harvest Wine Celebration for this coming Labor Day weekend:

Sunday, September 6, from 12 Noon – 5 PM

Monday, September 7, from 12 Noon – 5 PM

Grab your family, friends, lawn chairs, and blankets for a day at Harvest Village in Robertson Park.  Here, you’ll find 20 wineries showcasing fine wines from over 40 Livermore Wine Country wineries.  Each winery will present its own style of music, arts & crafts, food, and much more!

On Sunday only, complimentary shuttles will carry you between wineries.  You will also receive your very own take-home wine glass!

Sunday’s bands are:

Finding Stella, El Desayuno, and Lane Cocker and the Big Delta Blues Band.

Monday’s bands are:

Georgi and the Rough Week and Lane Cocker and the Big Delta Blues Band.

The weekend’s activities include:

* Meeting the Oakland Raiders Raiderettes

* Sparkling Ping Pong tournament

* A book signing by Serena Bartlett

For traveling guests, enjoy the weekend with hotel accommodations included in the Wine Celebration Packages designed just for you!

AAA Transportation is a key transportation provider to the Annual Wine Harvest Celebration.  Let us take care of the driving, directions, and traffic.  In addition, if you’ve never indulged your senses in a tour through Livermore Wine Country’s 40+ wineries, we provide this unforgettable experience year-round.

Radiant COLORS … arousing AROMAS… tingling TASTES… this is the essence of California wine country!  Our tours through the winding lush fields of tender grapes dripping from the vines are relaxing, enchanting visits to numerous tasting rooms and wine/food pairings. Share the excitement with others as you talk the “special language” of wine lovers – swirl, sip, sensual, texture-driven, or flavor-driven.

AAA Transportation provides first-class, luxury transportation to individuals and businesses in the Tri-valley and the Bay Area since 2001. We offer a fleet of late model limousines, sedans, and vans.  You may make your bookings by calling 866-558-0222 or online at www.aaa-trans.com.

Our professional staff is waiting to guide you in selecting the best ride in town!

California Wine Country – A Dream Come True

Radiant COLORS … arousing AROMAS… tingling TASTES… this is California wine country! Found in the Northern region of California, the gently rolling hills of wine country contain 400 wineries located just north of San Francisco. Wine-making and viticulture (the scientific study and production of grapes) began in California’s lush valleys in the mid-19th century. Currently, 90% of all America’s wine is now produced from the wineries snuggled within the nine valleys making up California’s wine country.

AAA Transportation serves two valleys – Livermore and Napa. Our tours through the winding lush fields of tender grapes dripping from the vines are relaxing, enchanted visits to numerous tasting rooms and wine/food pairings. Whether you are a new wine lover or a connoisseur, you will delight in every quaint winery visited, each with a personality unique to itself. Share the excitement with others as you talk the “special language” of wine lovers – swirl, sip, sensual, texture-driven, or flavor-driven. Experience a delectable selection of wines from several of the 40+ wineries in Livermore Valley, or pick from the hundreds nestled in Napa Valley. Either way, AAA Transportation promises an experience that seems to step right from the pages of a fairy tale.

Several events can be enjoyed throughout the year in either Livermore or Napa Valley.  For instance, Livermore has an exciting wine tasting & food event coming up on Thursday, July 23, 2009, from 6PM-9 PM.  Named “The Taste of Terroir”, you can indulge in 16 pairings of various wines and foods as AAA Transportation guides you effortlessly from one delight to another.

If wine tasting isn’t something that interests you, Livermore and Napa Valleys offer outstanding recreational activities through the year such as golf, shopping, antiques, artisan crafts, and fine dining to name a few.

Whatever your desires, AAA Transportation knows every acre and exquisite place to visit in wine country. Our 8-passenger luxury limousines with complimentary sodas and water promise 6-8 hours of pure pleasure.

Click here for our limo wine country tour packages. If you’re planning a wedding, we also smoothly arrange transportation to your favorite “I Do” spot in wine country. Click here for our wedding specials.