Are you feeling that familiar pull of wanting to pack your bags and jet off to a fabulous destination where the scenery, food and culture is as characterful and irresistible as the wine? If so, you’re in luck. We have a small selection of indulgent wine tours that depart this year and it’s not too late to book your place!

Where can we take you? Well, starting from just £695pp, you can choose between France’s magnificent champagne region, Canada and the Finger Lakes, Melbourne and Tasmania, or stunning Valencia (where you’ll enjoy a New Year’s Eve celebration unlike any other). The choice is yours – all you need to do is decide your budget, your ideal duration and how soon you fancy a holiday!

September

Canada – Ontario & the Finger Lakes

Visit: Tawse, Stratus, Domaine Queylus, Westcott Winery, Ravines Winery, Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
Led By: Andrew Jefford
Highlights: Discover ice wine, enjoy an ice wine and chocolate pairing, visit exceptional vineyards
Dates: 28th September – 6th October
Price: £4,995pp – single supplement £795pp

November

Melbourne & Tasmania

Visit: Quealy, 10 Minutes by Tractor, Ocean Eight, Eldridge Estate, Crittenden Estate, Paringa Estate, Yarra Yering, Oak Ridge, Mac Forbes, Giant Steps, De Bortoli, Yeringberg, Jamsheed, Home Hill Estate, Derwent Estate, Stefano Lubiana Wines, Glaetzer-Dixon, Moorilla
Led by: Sarah Ahmed
Highlights: Numerous tastings, dinner with an esteemed local wine producer, a visit to Healesville animal sanctuary
Dates: 27th November – 9th December
Price: £5,995pp – single supplement £695pp

December

Pre-Christmas Champagne

Visit: Champagne Jean Milan, Edmond Barnaut’s regional house, Taittinger 
Led by: Conal Gregory, Master of Wine
Highlights: Visits to exclusive champagne houses with indulgent tastings, champagne breakfasts and the chance to stock up
Dates: 1st – 3rd December
Price: £695pp – single supplement £100pp

New Year in Valencia

Visit: Celler del Roure
Led by: Miquel Hudin
Highlights: New Year’s Eve gala dinner, Spanish ham culinary experience, walking tour of the city, sunset tasting
Dates: 29th December, 2018 – 2nd January, 2019
Price: £2,395pp – single supplement £240pp