REVIEWS · WINE TASTINGS IN THE USA
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 wine tastings in the USA justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to the fun part.
Tour Belle Meade Mansion in Nashville, explore its grounds, and enjoy a complimentary wine tasting, with practical tips on timing and value.
“This was a great tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot about the history of the property and horses Loved the included wine tasting. The restaurant was awesome!”
Explore Sonoma’s food, wine, and history on a 3-hour walking tour with local tastings, lunch, cocktails, and small-group guidance.
“Expect to have fun! Wear good walking shoes, bring fun people, don't be grumpy! No bad moods allowed!”
Review of Temecula’s Premier Wine Tasting Tour, with three wineries, a production tour, transport, tastings, price, and practical tips.
“Had a great time celebrating the future bride! The 3 wineries were awesome and staff were all very friendly. The bus was nice and clean. We had bottled water in the bus.”
Branson wine tour with Missouri tastings, a distillery option, scenic drives, Mercedes transport, and a three-course dinner.
“Our driver and guide Michael did a fantastic job narrating our journey and driving us safely to and from each venue. Venues were accommodating and friendly. Distillery tour at Mr. Whiskey was a bonus! Highly recommend this excursion, as dinner was excellent as well.”
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.”
Explore Wadmalaw Island from Charleston with Angel Oak, tea garden trolley ride, fresh tea, local wine, snacks, and a small-group guide.
“We were a group of 6 and every one of us had a great time! Our guide was amazing and the van high end, clean, super comfortable and spacious. I would definitely book another tour with Leanne!”
Review of Anchorage’s Matanuska Glacier hike, including glacier gear, scenic drive, honey tasting, costs, fitness needs, and practical tips.
“The glacier was AMAZING! The crew at glacier that guides you were super nice and basically rockstars. I will say, the drive there is pretty tough. It’s a lot of winding, beat up bumpy roads, and if your driver hits those turns going too fast then slams on the breaks like we had, bring some Dramamine…but she was very nice! The shop for the local honey and wine tasting is a cool little place. Not a true tasting but worth the stop! We didn’t get to try the wine, but the honey was really good and the woman making the coffee was very sweet. This glacier hike is a once…”
Cruise Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay at sunset aboard a 1953 Chris Craft, tasting eight boutique wines with a small, friendly group.
“The Captain and wine server very pleasant and knowledgeable. Good wine, beautiful boat, on a beautiful lake!”
Review of San Francisco’s five-hour Napa and Sonoma wine tour, with two tastings, Golden Gate views, guide tips, value, and practical advice.
“Our tour bus driver, Lester, was Great! He shared his knowledge of places on our route with history and humor. The wineries had different offerings, which made the overall experience more enjoyable.”
Ride an open-air trolley through Napa, visit three wineries, enjoy lunch, and learn about local wine for $135, plus tasting fees.
“The tour did not end on time. I do not know about other travelers, but we booked a dinner appointment at a sought-after restaurant in Yountville and we were concerned that we were going to be late and pay the penalty. It would be helpful if that at time of booking, we could have been informed that the end time is not always accurate. I’ve factored in a 2 hour window to allow for delay. Or the guide could have provided updates as other wine tasters who were making purchases were delayed by long lines at the checkout . Thank you”
Review of San Francisco’s 90-minute Wine Tasting on the Bay, with Golden Gate views, Alcatraz, local wines, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Overall, I loved the Wine Therapy tour on the bay. The crew were so nice and accommodating. It was a wonderful 90 minutes!! My only suggestion, would be to advertise more clearly about what wine tasting is available and included with the price. When we came on board, I was still a little unaware just what was included in the price that I paid. Thanks for a great time! It was a lovely and brisk day on the bay!!”
Review of Atlanta’s half-day North Georgia wine tour, with winery stops, mountain scenery, transport tips, costs, and honest advice.
“Had a great time. Safe and fun bus ride and tons of awesome wines to try and sights to see. Would recommend to anyone!”
Visit Snoqualmie Falls and Woodinville wineries on a small-group Seattle day trip with lunch, tastings, nature walks, and hotel pickup.
“This was an amazing time and would recommend it to everyone to do it!! I personally think we had the BEST tour guide (Michelle) and tour group!!”
Taste Long Island wines with a sommelier, meet winemakers, enjoy local food, and visit a farm market on this nine-hour trip from Manhattan.
“The tour guide- Steve- was very knowledgeable, friendly and ensured that it was a well organised tour. The bus driver was very good and safe and kept time without exceeding speed limits. Overall a very good experience”
Review of North Georgia’s two-winery tour from Atlanta, with wine tastings, scenic views, transport details, costs, and practical booking advice.
“Stacy was an absolute pleasure!! He picked my mother and I on time and made sure we were taken care of. The wines were delicious and one of the vineyards had wine slushies that were delicious!!! Had a wonderful time and would do it again.”
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