REVIEWS · SOMMELIER-LED TASTINGS
A sommelier turns a flight into a lesson, and the good ones sit six people at a table rather than sixty. These 15 are compared on how many wines, how long, and whether you leave able to order confidently.
Review of a private Cape Winelands tour from Cape Town, with four tastings, expert guidance, flexible planning, transport, and practical tips.
“Company owner Cedric was very responsive and our guide Marlene was Exceptional. She was knowledgeable, friendly and made certain we had a great wine excursion. Highly recommend the experience.”
Learn French wine basics in a 17th-century Paris cellar with six regional wines, Champagne, label tips, and food pairing advice.
“We enjoyed the group participation and was able to quickly relax and be made to feel at ease by the sommelier”
Explore the Douro Valley from Porto with a sommelier, two family wineries, 15 wines, a generous lunch, scenic viewpoints, and a river cruise.
“We had a wonderful time on our Douro Valley tour with Andres. We did the all day tour and enjoyed every stop. Our favorite stop was at a small, family vineyard where we tried six different wines seated at a beautiful table set with platters of meat, cheese, and olives. This really gave us the opportunity to see how the wine making business and family farm has been passed from generation to generation. We had a congenial lunch at a small local restaurant before heading out on the boat to see the vineyards from the water. We especially enjoyed seeing the vineyards in their beautiful fall colors! Andres was an…”
Review of Barcelona’s sommelier-led tapas tour, with Spanish wines, local neighborhoods, small groups, pricing, food options, and practical tips.
“Had a good tour of small family owned restaurants in the Barcelona neighborhoods off the typical tourist areas. Tasted great Spanish dishes and drank different Spanish wines. Very Enjoyable and met other nice people on the tour.”
Taste rare Greek wines with a sommelier, pair them with Greek tapas, and enjoy sweeping Acropolis views at Hill Athens Rooftop.
“I got to try amazing Greek wines from different regions. The tasting was led by Giorgos, the restaurant manager. He was very knowledgeable and gave a lot of interesting information. I would also suggest to visit this restaurant for lunch or dinner. I've been there a couple of days after the wine tasting and it was simply amazing.”
Pair Roman dishes with four regional wines at a small-group dinner near the Pantheon, led by an English-speaking sommelier.
“Awesome experience. The food, wine and atmosphere was perfect. Our Sommlier was very knowledgeable and personable.”
Taste six French cheeses, three wines, and local market treats while learning Parisian food culture with Chef Sommelier Alex.
“Chef Alex was awesome !!! We loved every minute of this experience. He has such a passion for good, fresh produce, great food & amazing wine. He taught us about French gastronomic history & how to ‘become French’ ! We ate, drank, talked & laughed our way through a wonderful afternoon. Merci Chef Alex !”
Taste Slovakia’s top wines in Bratislava’s historic Appony Palace cellar with a sommelier, generous pours, and flexible tasting options.
“Very enjoyable experience! Sommelier was knowledgeable, friendly and let us enjoy our time alone. Good servings of wine too! Would recommend!!”
Taste five artisanal Spanish wines with sommelier Tristan in central Valencia, paired with tapas, local snacks, and practical wine guidance.
“The evening was really good. Lovely atmosphere, a friendly team and Tristen really knew his stuff. It was also a great way to meet other people, I was there on my own but was seated with another lady who was solo and a lovely American couple. I'm really glad I chose to attend this event.”
Tour Tili Vini near Assisi for organic wine, vineyard views, family hospitality, five tastings, and Umbrian snacks for $47.17.
“Our host was amazing. Because it was the national holiday, Tili Winery had a very busy morning. We so appreciated them staying open longer just to provide us an overview of their entire winemaking process from vine to bottle, and then various tastings accompanied by great cheeses, spreads and bread.”
Review of the Barolo and Barbaresco wine tour from Asti, with a sommelier, two wineries, village stops, lunch, transport, and practical tips.
“We had a wonderful time with Alexa (our guide) who was very knowledgeable, and the other members of our tour. I was surprised that we had to pay an additional fee for the wine tastings (as I thought this was included). Otherwise, fantastic scenery, great wines and we learned a lot about the region.”
Review of Athens’ Greek gastronomy and wine cruise, with onboard cooking, swimming, snorkeling, sunset views, and practical booking tips.
“What a beautiful experience we had on the "Greek Gastronomy & Wine Pairing Cruise in Athens"! Our amazing Captain, Chef, and new friend, Giannis ensured every detail was perfection. The boat was stunning, the exquisite cuisine was out of this world (I am an extreme foodie from Atlanta, GA, US), the landscape and water blew our minds, and the sunset was unrivaled. The value of this excursion well exceeds the cost, and is an adventure we will never forget. Everyone should have this experience”
Review of Chania’s private food, wine, and walking tour, with local views, Cretan dishes, indigenous wines, pickup, and practical tips.
“Our tour guide did an amazing job taking us through Crete. We learned so much about Greece, food, wine, and more. It was perfect! We appreciated the city so much more due to traveling with the guide vs venturing out on our own. I highly recommend!”
Learn about Greek wine in Rhodes with a private sommelier, tailored tastings, local pairings, and practical advice for $42.33.
“Alexandra hosted a fantastic intuitive wine tasting, Her knowledge & experience was evident with her explanations of characteristics, grape varieties, production techniques & much more. The Information was made fun & enjoyable by the 10GR Hotel & Wine Bar & show us how food flavours effect our taste of wine. Well worth it & Thank Q”
Taste four Spanish wines, artisan cheese, and cured meats with sommelier Chris in a relaxed private Barcelona tasting in Gràcia.
“Great experience. We tried some great wines. Chris is very knowledgeable and shares his insights in way that keeps you engaged.”
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