Full-day Wine Tour to the very heart of Alsace from Colmar or Basel

Here is what's in store for you

Create unforgettable, magical memories in the most beautiful and picturesque region in all of France, Alsace.

Meet Colin, your knowledgeable tour guide and wine expert, at your hotel in either Colmar or Basel, where you will both begin and end your tour of this enchanting and fascinating wine region. The tour begins with a trip along the celebrated Routes des Vins d’Alsace​​​​​, a 105-mile road (170 km) that weaves its way through the lush vineyard-decorated slopes of the magnificent Vosges Mountains.
Make your way through the bewitching départment of the Haut-Rhin, where you will stop at four small artisanal wineries to taste and savor the magnificent wines for which Alsace is rightfully acclaimed, including Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat, and Riesling. Learn about the rich diversity of grapes, the influence of the many varied soils, and the importance of terroir whilst enjoying the exclusive, personal attention of a small group of like-minded wine enthusiasts (limited to 2-6 people per tour).

Your first stop will be in the charming ancient village of Eguisheim, dating back to the early 13th century. Here you will encounter an esteemed wine-producing family, where many multi-award-winning wines are produced strictly in accordance with organic and bio-dynamic practices. The winemaker is an authority and pioneering exponent of Bio-diversity in the creation of a natural ecosystem for his vines. He firmly believes in the harmonization of soil, plants, animals, and his vines as an integrated whole living organism, respecting mother nature.

The second destination of your wine tour is the alluringly, beautiful medieval village of Riquewihr, which is considered by many people, to be one of the most picturesque villages in the whole of Alsace. The Vignerons of Riquewihr produce unquestionably, many of the most exquisitely dry white wines to be found anywhere in the region, especially Riesling for which the Schonenbourg Grand Cru is justifiably famous. It is here in Riquewihr, that you will taste sparkling Crémant d’Alsace, (made using the traditional champagne method) also the deliciously fragrant, and multi-layered Gewürztraminer wine, famous for its spicy, fragrant, fruity character, amongst many other wonderful wines.

You will then stop in Riquewihr for approximately 1 hour. Here, you are free to either take lunch, do some sightseeing or engage in a bit of shopping. (Lunch is Not included as part of the wine tour!). Your guide can recommend restaurants in Riquewihr for lunch to suit your budget and requirements. You will then make your way up into the fabulous Schonenbourg Grand Cru vineyard, where you can observe the rich tapestry of the surrounding vineyards and the verdant, undulating, landscape stretching out before you. Every wine lover dreams of being granted the opportunity to enjoy a glass of exquisite wine whilst standing in amongst the very vines from which that wine has originated. Savour this incredible experience of walking amongst the aged vines with a chilled glass of wine in your hand. Surveying the medieval villages that pepper this pristine landscape, their gentle slopes sprinkled with ancient family vineyards.

For your next winery, you will head towards the delightful old village of Kientzheim, which lies beneath the vineyard-laden slopes of the very first designated Grand Cru vineyard, home to two of the most dynamic wine producers in the region. Here you will visit one of these fabulous artisanal wineries where you will taste some of the most exciting and critically acclaimed wines produced in the region. The wines of both these Domaine reflect the ideals of Bio-dynamism and their commitment to sustainable working practices, combining both harmony and empathy in the vineyard.

Your day ends with a visit to the charming and delightful old town of Ribeauville, located at the very heart of the Alsatian region. Renowned for its three magnificent Grand Cru’s, (Osterberg, Kirchberg and Geisberg). Ribeauville lies cradled in amongst this triptych of vineyard royalty. At this historic old winery, you will taste the driest and fruitiest of Rieslings alongside many of the most sumptuously noble grapes to be found in Alsace, including Sylvaner, Muscat, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc.
You will then make your way back to either Colmar or Basel where you will be dropped at your hotel.