REVIEWS · VINEYARD PICNICS & LUNCHES
Lunch among the rows is the reason half these estates open at all. These 15 are priced by what actually lands on the table, with a note on which run a kitchen and which pack a hamper.
Explore the Douro Valley from Porto with two wineries, six tastings, a traditional lunch, Amarante, and a scenic river cruise.
“Slimmy and Tiago were fantastic! Slimmy gave us detailed history of Porto and many options of places to eat/visit. It was lovely!”
Review of the Douro Valley tour from Porto, with two winery visits, tastings, lunch, a Rabelo boat ride, and practical booking tips.
“Lovely day out of the city, beautiful drive along the Duro River through the vineyards. Our guide Julianna was knowledgeable, friendly and informative. Tastings, tours, and locations were fun without high pressure sales. Because it was January the boat ride was a little chilly and not as scenic as it would be other times of the year.”
Review of San Francisco’s Muir Woods and Napa-Sonoma wine tour, with Golden Gate views, three tastings, transport, and lunch advice.
“We had such a great time on this trip. Alberto was our driver and I’m convinced we got the best one! He was simply amazing. He was funny and kept us entertained throughout the drive. He provided much knowledge along the way about the history of SF, Sonoma and Napa. The wineries were fun and all different! Our favorite was Mayo.”
Review the $126 Barossa wine tour from Adelaide, with family wineries, tastings, regional lunch, scenic stops, and practical booking tips.
“Made some new friends and JR was excellent. Made our host happy at Turkey Flat with our purchases.”
Review of Adelaide’s Barossa wine tour with four tastings, lunch, Tanunda, Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, chocolate, and hotel pickup.
“Awesome day Driver was very knowledgeable and helpful Great day out and excellent way to visit wineries”
Explore Margaret River wineries, breweries, bush tucker, and local treats on a guided seven-hour tour from Busselton, Dunsborough, or Margaret River.
“Fantastic guides. Friendly staff everywhere we went. Wonderful lunch experience. Sampling all different wines, beer, liquor that you normally wouldn't try.”
Review of Audrey Wilkinson’s Hunter Valley wine masterclass, museum visit and vineyard picnic, with pricing, practical tips, inclusions and drawbacks.
“It was amazing the wines and especially the surrounds , then to relax with a picnic basket with yummy food ,a rug and a bottle of wine what more could you want. Liz does a great tour with telling you all about the beautiful winery.”
Review of Bordeaux’s full-day wine tour with three wineries, Saint-Émilion, gourmet picnic lunch, small groups, and up to 10 tastings.
“We had a wonderful day with our tour guide, Alex. He was entertaining and informative. We visited three wineries and lots of tastings! Picnic lunch at one was fun. A stopover in St. Emillion was a treat. Highly recommend if visiting Bordeaux.”
Tour two Saint-Émilion Grand Cru estates, taste three Bordeaux wines, and enjoy a French picnic with vineyard views for $56.
“it was amazing, good wine, good food, good time, the visit was amazing , the view is perfect.”
Review of Adelaide’s Hahndorf and Barossa tour, with strawberry picking, chocolate, wine tastings, gourmet lunch, and practical tips.
“Very informative guide , didn't talk all the time only when we needed to know something or to look out for something we would miss with out local knowledge.”
Review of Platypus Tours’ seven-hour Napa wine trip, with three boutique wineries, picnic lunch, scenic views, practical costs, and booking tips.
“This is my third time taking this tour and amazing every time. I have visited different wineries on each tour. The guides are wonderful and give great information on everything dealing with wine.”
Review of a Florence day trip to Siena, Chianti, and San Gimignano, with winery lunch, six tastings, transport, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“I love every single thing about that trip from the time I got to the wrong bus ( my guide keep on texting me until I found them ) His explanation of Siena was just on point, I was able to see everything he told us about and return to the meeting point on time. The winery was so interesting and the host definitely a master at his work, the food, the table setting and the service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The only suggestion I have, is to either stay longer at the winery and cancel San Gimignano or stay for 2 hours , 1 hour to ran up the hills, climbing steps was…”
Review of Grapeline’s Paso Robles wine tour with three tastings, hotel pickup, picnic lunch, scenic vineyards, and practical booking advice.
“Fantastic day spent being chauffeured by Michael. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The van was clean with plenty of room for 9 people. The winery picks were perfect in both the settings and the wines. The box lunch was tasty as well.”
Explore the Douro Valley from Porto with two family wineries, a wine-paired lunch, scenic roads, viewpoints, and a one-hour river cruise.
“Duoro Valley is an iconic spot. Don’t skip it. This tour is a great way to check it out. The wine makers we met worked on very small batches in very old buildings adding to the charm of the experience.”
Review of a Russian River wine day from San Francisco, with boutique tastings, a four-course garden lunch, scenic views, and practical tips.
“Overall amazing tour, just wish there was more time at Muir Woods.”
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