SPAIN WINE TOURS
FAR FROM THE ORDINARY
We visit the top producers, taste old vintages, and immerse ourselves in Spanish history and culture. We do all this in the lap of luxury, hosted by a Master of Wine.
We meet in Madrid and we’re off on a five-day wine tour extravaganza to visit the best producers in Rueda, Ribera del Duero, Rioja and the northern coastline.
You’ll learn about some of the most traditional winemaking practices in the world, contrasted with some of the most modern. You’ll visit futuristic wineries in villages that date back centuries. It’s an experience.
If you’re looking to taste the best wines of Spain accompanied by great food, in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, then our tour is just what the doctor ordered.
Spain is an adventure, something different and unique, with an atmosphere of fun, romance, and hedonistic pleasure.
I invite you to join us on this wonderful tour.
JAMES CLUER, MASTER OF WINE
ABOUT THE TOUR & REGION
¡Viva España!
Over the last 10 years we’ve carefully crafted our Spanish wine tour to take you to the best wineries in 4 different wine regions.
Over 5 full days and 4 nights you’ll explore Rueda, Ribera del Duero, Rioja and the coast. We mix in some landmark cultural attractions in Segovia and Burgos to complete the experience.
The emphasis is on fun and experiential learning, at a relaxed pace. We are fortunate to have privileged access to the great estates where we taste the finest wines, accessing key people and exclusive experiences.
¡Viva España!
Over the last tyears we’ve carefully crafted our Spanish wine tour to take you to the best wineries in four different wine regions.
Over five full days and four nights you’ll explore Rueda, Ribera del Duero, Rioja and the coast. We mix in some landmark cultural attractions in Segovia and Burgos to complete the experience.
The emphasis is on fun and experiential learning, at a relaxed pace. We are fortunate to have privileged access to the great estates where we taste the finest wines, accessing key people and exclusive experiences.
SEGOVIA AND RUEDA
We leave from Madrid and visit the fabled Alcazar castle in Segovia. You’ll enjoy a lovely lunch and have a taste of Spain’s finest wine, Vega Sicilia, and get the scoop on Spain as a wine producing country.
Then it’s on to discover the whites of Rueda. You’ll enjoy a tasting of fresh, crisp whites made from the unique Verdejo grape at one of the top producers in Rueda.
Then it’s on to Ribera for big reds from Tempranillo. For two nights you’ll rest your head at the Hotel Pesquera, a boutique hotel owned by the famed winery.
BURGOS & RIOJA
We move on to Rioja for two nights, visiting the benchmarks and discovering some of the hidden gems.
On the way we view the stunning cathedral in Burgos, before settling in for a long lunch fueled with fine Rioja at a top Bodega.
The day is just beginning. We stay at luxury boutique hotel, The Viura.
RIOJA – MODERN AND NEW
The Rioja extravaganza continues. We visit 6 wineries in total here, sipping prized old vintage Gran Reservas and exploring the cavernous tunnels where thousands of bottles mature.
At Riscal we see one of the most unique architectural designs imaginable, a Frank Gehry.
Other Bodegas provide their own insight into the Tempranillo, Granacha, Graciano & Mazuelo varieties. It’s an experience.
RIOJA – MODERN AND NEW
The Rioja extravaganza continues. We visit 6 wineries in total here, sipping prized old vintage Gran Reservas and exploring the cavernous tunnels where thousands of bottles mature.
At Riscal we see one of the most unique architectural designs imaginable, a Frank Gehry.
Other Bodegas provide their own insight into the Tempranillo, Granacha, Graciano & Mazuelo varieties. It’s an experience.
MEET YOUR HOST
JAMES spends his time running Fine Vintage which operates in 15 countries. He is the GM of two wineries in Canada, runs wine tours to 10 destinations around the world, is the Buyer for a major airline in the Middle East, runs 8 wine jobs sites, and 2 wine clubs in Canada and the USA. He judges at competitions, writes for The Vancouver Sun, makes videos on wineries and works for cruise lines and hotel groups. He passed the Diploma in 1997, the Master of Wine in 2008, and has visited the vast majority of wine regions in the world. His style is to make the courses fun and engaging and he especially enjoys teaching the Level 1 and 2 courses, introducing people to the fascinating world of wine.
UPCOMING SPAIN WINE TOUR
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Included in the price is four nights’ accommodation, all meals during the tour (except one free evening) all winery tours, all wines at the visits, local transport for the duration of the tour, and all taxes and gratuities.
Basically everything is included except your flights, your onwards transport after the tour ends in Bilbao, insurance, and any items of a personal nature.
PLANNING TIPS
Before the tour we will send you some useful pre-trip information to help you with your planning. Here you’ll find advice on how to get there, tips on what to wear, other things to do in Madrid, details on the hotels, and what you might like to read in advance.
WEATHER
We visit during some of the nicest times of year, the Spring and the Fall. The weather is not too hot, is typically dry, and warm.
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