This is one in a series of blogs sharing 1st person accounts of clients of Kevin Smith Transportation Group sharing their experiences touring Pennsylvania Wineries. As the leading luxury transportation company in Pennsylvania, Kevin Smith Transportation Group offers a fleet of Stretch Limousines, Party Buses and Executive Shuttles to make every wine tour the perfect experience for our clients. This blog is their story.
Are you looking to book a wine tour in Pennsylvania? Whether the trip is a romantic getaway, a group of best friends celebrating a special event or a company outing, simply call KSTG today at 610-222-6225 and let one of our “Wine Sommeliers” arrange all of your transportation. From daytrips to overnight excursions, let KSTG handle all of the driving so you can focus on tasting the amazing wines that Pennsylvania wineries have to offer.
Our Story
It was my wife’s 37th birthday and I wanted to plan something special. We had been to Sonoma twice before and they were both amazing trips. We had heard about people touring local PA wineries and to be honest, the feedback was so positive I thought we should do it.
Unlike most people, I probably started the process backwards, first selecting my transportation (Kevin Smith Transportation Group) and my vehicle (8 passenger Lincoln MKT Stretch Limousine) before inviting two other couples to join us.
We researched many wineries online and to be honest, there were a lot of choices! However, we finally landed on Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery as our choice.
Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery
Galer Estate Vineyards & Winery is owned by Lele and Brad Galer. They opened the winery to the public back in 2011 and since then, have won over 100 National and International Awards. They say that all of their success is due to their amazing staff and the community in Chester County.
Location
Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery
700 Folly Hill Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Our Wine Tour
Our Wine Tour began with mimosas in the Stretch Limousine. Our chauffeur was excellent and he easily got us settled in before our drive. Music was on, temperature was perfect and the drinks were chilled. We were ready.
We had booked the Huntress Tasting Room, which is a private space for 6 people. Galer Estate’s Event Manager, Cate Kelly, arranged our event and was easy to work with. My wife was blown away with the entire setup.
We sampled some reserve chardonnays, some red blends and a rose, all of which were amazing. The staff were friendly and informative. One of the couples with us were not very familiar with the “nerd” part of wine, so they really soaked up all of the facts they shared about their wines and winemaking in general.
After the tasting was over, we moved into the Tasting Room where we had a glass (or two) of a few of our favorites and listened to the live music they had going on. It was the most relaxed I had seen my wife in a while.
Eventually, we had to go and we piled back into the Stretch Limousine we had rented through Kevin Smith Transportation Group. The ride back was filled with laughter and debates as to what wine was the best. A truly perfectly day.
Fun Facts about Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery
The vineyard was born in 2005 when Brad and Lele Galer converted 7 acres on their home property into a vineyard. They then spent the next 7 years making huge investments into the wine making process, including replanting vineyards, building of a state-of-the-art fermentation room and an amazing Tasting Room.
With a focus on making wine with locally grown grapes, 70-90% of the grapes used to make the wine come from their own vineyards with the remaining grapes coming from local vineyards no more than 30 miles away.
Lele Galer is also an artist so when visiting, be sure to explore some of the amazing art work that is on display. You won’t be disappointed.
Transportation Options
If you are considering booking a Wine Tour with Kevin Smith Transportation Group, know that there are many vehicle options to choose from.
Stretch Limousines
Kevin Smith Transportation Group offers a variety of stretch limousine options when we called them. They included Lincoln MKT’s that could handle up to 8 passengers and a gorgeous white Stretch Denali that could handle up to 18 passengers.
Party Buses
When we called, the Party Bus options were amazing. Besides all of the extra space you get, the music, televisions and other features made it a really nice option. The coolest option was that they have Party Buses for groups of to 28. For those people planning a Wine Tour for a large group, these are perfect.
Luxury Sedans and SUV’s
For smaller groups or couples, a luxury sedan or SUV is perfect. You don’t have to worry about driving while tasting all of the amazing wines that are offered at the Pennsylvania Wineries and you can simply sit back, relax and enjoy the entire experience.
Last Words
If going to visit Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery, I strongly recommend a private tasting in one of their exclusive tasting rooms. You won’t be disappointed.
Are you looking to book a wine tour in Pennsylvania? Whether the trip is a romantic getaway, a group of best friends celebrating a special event or a company outing, simply call KSTG today at 610-222-6225 and let one of our “Wine Sommeliers” arrange all of your transportation. From daytrips to overnight excursions, let KSTG handle all of the driving so you can focus on tasting the amazing wines that Pennsylvania wineries have to offer.
Thank you for reading today’s blog on Pennsylvania Wineries. Please return every week as we provide 1st person accounts of tours of the Pennsylvania Wine scene. For more stories about Pennsylvania Wineries, visit www.kevinsmithgroup.com/blogs. Check out the Ultimate Wine Tour guide for information on Pennsylvania’s more than 200 wineries.