Wine Tours

The Bordeaux Wine Experience specializes in luxury wine and culinary tours in the Bordeaux region and is generally considered as the leading Bordeaux wine tour company.



Just imagine yourself visiting Bordeaux and tasting at the world’s most famous chateaux like First Growths such as Margaux, Haut Brion and of course Lafite Rothschild and Yquem. The Bordeaux Wine Experience makes this “once in a lifetime tour” possible. Stay at their private 18th century chateau and enjoy fabulous meals in chateaux and Michelin rated restaurants. You’ll have a hands-on and lips-on experience with expert guidance and a lot of fun!



The Bordeaux Wine Experience offers small group tours, private wine tours, wine weekend breaks and customized wine trips.



For tour information and guest comments, please visit www.BXWINEX.com

More information (self-catering) accommodation at Chateau Coulon Laurensac: www.CLBX.com



The Bordeaux Wine Experience

at Château Coulon Laurensac

1, chemin de Meydieu

33360 Latresne (BORDEAUX)

France

Telephone: 00 33 556 20 64 12 (English spoken

info@BXWINEX.com

Discover Croatia and Croatian Wines, Dubrovnik, Islands and Peljesac peninsula. We are organising tours which combines wine tasting with history, beauty and gastronomy!

We are dedicated to organising top-quality wine and food tours to one of the world’s most beautiful wine region and to sharing with you our passion for excellent wine, outstanding food and history.

We take you to meet independent, family winegrowers typical to Croatia. We visit their ancient cellars, taste their fantastic wines and explore famous vineyards around Dubrovnik.

Tours are informal, informative and fun.

Your host will be Mario Sehic WSET Certified Wine Educator and Diploma holder, an English of Croatian origin.

Dubrovnik Wine Tours offers personal wine tasting tours for small groups, in English, to carefully selected wine cellars and vineyards in Dubrovnik region.

Email: mario@dubrovnikwinetours.com

Phone: +44 (0) 7837909358

My name is Guido Bandinelli and I live in San Casciano In Val di Pesa a small town located in CHIANTI CLASSICO area, near Florence ( Tuscany - Italy ).

I run a fully legal and registered “van rental with driver” company and of course I am a professional driver registered (along with my firm) by the Chamber Of Commerce of Florence. Beside that I am an A.I.S. certified sommelier and a certified and official “ Assaggiatore Di Vino ( Wine Taster ) “ by O.N.A.V. In addition to that, when I was young I have attended the " Istituto Alberghiero A. Saffi " (a professional high school for catering and hotel management – 5 years) based in Florence and in the same period I have worked as waiter and as sommelier in many restaurants in Florence and also abroad . Presently I am also member of SLOW FOOD and AIWF (The American Institute of Wine & Food – New York Chapter).

Last but not least, I also wish to point out that I am native of Chianti area near Florence (my family has been living in this part of Tuscany for centuries ! ), that matched with a great passion for good wines and good food, it renders me the "ideal partner" to discover the charm, the beauty, the flavors and the tastes of Tuscany !

I offer GUIDED WINE TASTING TOURS to people which are spending their holidays here in Tuscany and also to people on cruise in the Mediterranean sea, and that are docking at the Port of Livorno and that are wishing to discover together with a passionate and knowledgeable "English speaking wine and olive oil connoisseur & sommelier" the Chianti appellations (Chianti Classico and Chianti), Bolgheri (Super tuscans Ornellaia, Sassicaia, Messorio etc.) , Montalcino (Brunello di Montalcino) , Montepulciano ( Vino Nobile di Montepulciano ), or any other wine-area you might be interested in.

Feel free to ask without any obligation for a quote and for any kind of information you might need about my service.

AUTONOLEGGIO BANDINELLI

Via M. L. King 9

50026 - San Casciano in Val di Pesa

( Florence ) - Italy

Mobile 0039 338 4431840

Tel / Fax 0039 055 828377

We are the specialists in group wine tours to Spain and Portugal. The Iberian wine country holds some wonderful surprises and undiscovered pleasures. A few relaxed days amidst the vibrant vineyards will turn you into an aficionado de la vida buena!

We offer scheduled and private group tours across the Iberian regions, and our 2012 tours include visits to Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Toro, Rueda, Priorat, Jumilla, Penedes, Rias Baixas, Ribeira Sacra, Monterei, Vinho Verde, Bairrada, the Douro and the Altentejo.

We offer Master of Wine led tours, WSET course study tours (with Noble Vines), multi region adventures and long weekend trips. We always aim to show you the real Spain and Portugal and many of our visits are to bodegas not open to the public.

2012 highlights include a 7 night trip to Portugal and Galicia in April, a 6 night adventure across Rueda, Ribera, Rioja and San Sebastian in June, 4 nights in Galicia in July and a 5 night study tour to Murcia and Jumilla in April.





Phone 44 (0) 7873263809

Email info@iberianwinetours.com

Countries visited: France



8 Irthing Close

Bedford

MK41 7TP



Tel: 01234 403 404

E-Mail: info@vintage-winetours.co.uk

www.vintage-winetours.co.uk



If wine is one of your passions, why not spend a holiday tutoring your palate or even soaking up the atmosphere of some of France's most fascinating vineyards. Vintage Wine Tours only visit the classical wine producing regions of France.



By joining one of these specialist tours you too can:



# Visit not only major wine producers but also smaller independent growers known personally to John Evans. In most cases the owners themselves will take you round the cellars.



# Learn tasting techniques and have the opportunity to buy direct from the producers.



Vintage Wine Tours specialises in tour for groups, couples and the single traveller.



CHAMPAGNE AND BURGUNDY WINE TOUR OCTOBER 17TH - 22ND OCTOBER



PLACES STILL AVAILABLE



PLEASE CONTACT JOHN EVANS FOR FURTHER DETAILS



Special Tours :

June 5 day Tours to the Upper Rhone visiting Hermitage Cote Roti and Condrieu.

September 5 day Tours to Alsace visiting Riquewihr, Turkheim and Ribeauville

Available 5 day Tours to Languedoc visiting Corbieres, Minervois and Carcassone

Available Gourmet Weekends in Champagne

No single supplement on these tours. Please contact John Evans For details.

Tailor-made wine experiences throughout Burgundy and beyond…



Established in the beautiful region of Burgundy since 1992, Wine Liaisons have built up an impressive list of friends amongst the small family-run estates of Burgundy, Champagne, Alsace, Loire and Rhone valleys. Whether you are a solitary wine enthusiast looking for a half day vinous adventure around Chablis or a group of 20 looking for three days of intense tasting along the Rhone valley, Wine Liaisons will create a unique and exclusive programme to exceed your expectations.



"An education that became an unforgettable experience. It is now an annual event in our calendar, and we have a long list of friends wanting to join us! Brendan's knowledge is second-to-none and his contacts are amazing." Gary Bracey, Surrey UK



Come and join us in 2012. A friendly face and a welcoming glass await you behind that cellar door!



Contact/ Brendan Moore

Email / info@wine-liaisons.com

Tel +33 (0) 6 74 75 42 24