Thursday, February 21, 2008

Roll out the red carpet and a limo for tour of wineries

Limousines and wine are synonymous with romance. And at the lake, residents can couple these for a romantic afternoon of wine tasting in Bedford County.

"We are the official limousine service of the Bedford Wine Trail," said Elizabeth Harrington, who co-owns Premier Limousine Service with her husband Doug.

In the office, the Harringtons have dedicated a room to the five wineries in Bedford County. The staff has visited each winery, collecting brochures, taking photographs and compiling a variety of display bottles for their wine room.

"We sit down with you, and we customize the packages," said Elizabeth Harrington. "For three hours, you could see two or three vineyards. It just depends on what you want to do."

To conserve time, she suggested those interested in taking the tour by limo meet at a central location to be picked up by the chauffeur. Harrington also contacts the wineries before the visit to let the owners know who will be coming by for a tasting.

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