Wine country · WINERY TOURS IN THE USA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 winery tours in the USA worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend about seven hours exploring three changing Napa or Sonoma boutique wineries with a guide such as Jason, Luis, Andy, or Courtney. Enjoy a winery picnic, live commentary, and shuttle transport. Tastings cost extra, and the small group usually includes 8 to 12 adults.
“Such an amazing experience! Luis was an amazing guide and chose some amazing vineyards, each with friendly staff and delicious wine!”
Spend about 75 minutes at Seven Birches Winery in Lincoln with winemaker Nathan or another member of the production team. See the working wine room, taste a young wine in progress, sample a full flight of New Hampshire wines, and ask questions in a relaxed group of no more than 20.
“Nathan, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and friendly. He talked about the wines and winemaking process but also opened it to questions so it felt more like a conversation. I enjoyed it and will recommend it to people I know going to Lincoln.”
Spend about seven hours visiting three Sonoma wineries in a shuttle capped at 12 people. Your guide chooses the stops, serves a picnic lunch at one winery, and shares local wine and history. Tasting fees cost extra, and pickup is available from Sonoma-area hotels, not San Francisco.
“At each winery, not only was the wine good, but those leading the tastings obviously loved what they were doing! Their enthusiasm for wine sparked enthusiasm in the group. Lots of information about the valley and it's history as well as the wines. Also lots of laughs!!”
Spend about 4.5 hours visiting three Temecula wineries with tastings included, a barrel-room tour, and round-trip party-bus transport. Guides such as Michael, Calvin, Brent, and Ray keep the mood social, while Somerset adds a closer look at amphora wine-making. The group can reach 20 people.
“You would enjoy this tour. I received a text message prior to the tour with all the instructions to the pick up spot, where to park, if there was a special event I was celebrating, etc. etc. I would do this tour again.”
You ride in an open-air motorcycle sidecar with a private chauffeur through Temecula Valley, stopping at Doffo Winery and Bella Vista Winery at Cilurzo Vineyards. Guides such as Bryan, Hunter, Fred, and Jose are praised for local stories, safe driving, and personal service. The tour lasts about 2.5 hours.
“Jose was amazing! He took our pictures and explained so many things along the way! This was the coolest experience and would definitely do it again!”
Spend five to six hours touring four Keuka Lake wineries with Crush Beer & Wine Tours. Guides such as Gary, Bill, and Deb handle the driving and winery stops, while you taste regional wines, hear local winemaking stories, and choose an optional lunch at Bully Hill.
“We loved the beautiful views from the vineyards, the delicious lunch overlooking the grapes vines and the lake, and learning so much about the various wines from Keuka Lake. Our driver, Gary, was very informative and kind.”
Spend about five and a half hours touring four Temecula wineries in a private vehicle, with standard tastings, a boxed lunch, hotel pickup, and a driver-host. Grapeline staff such as Tony and Lori are noted for warm service and careful planning, while premium pours cost extra.
“We had such a great experience on our wine tour!! Highly recommend Grapeline wine tours. Everyone was very friendly and very tentative to our group”
Spend five hours visiting three Temecula wineries with Grapeline Wine Tours. Your host handles the driving and reservations while you taste included flights, enjoy a deli-style picnic lunch, and take in vineyard views. Hotel pickup is available in Temecula, with stops varying by date.
“While Ernie did a great job driving the bus, our guide Amanda rocked the tour! It was an absolute terrific day, one we hope to repeat soon.”
Join Platypus Tours for a seven-hour, small-group trip through Sonoma Valley. Your guide may be Casey, Rob, Tess, Andy, or another local host, taking you to three smaller wineries, including possible family-run estates such as Loxton, with a boxed picnic lunch and winery visits focused on wine, place, and production.
“Our trip was excellent! We highly recommend Tess. She is thoughtful and knowledgeable. Thanks for a great day!”
Ride Brooke’s colorful school bus from downtown Fredericksburg to Brooke’s Bubble Bar, Fat Ass Ranch and Winery, and Blumenthal Farms. You get water, ice, glassware, music, and purchase storage, but tastings cost extra. Expect a social five-hour outing led by hosts such as Maria, Ronnie, or Nelson.
“Our overall experience was 5 stars. I will remember the music and the wonderful ladies and gentleman that were my companions on the 1/2 Day Wine Tour! They made this event most memorable!! Our tour guide was fabulous, and the driver was great!! I highly recommend, if you are traveling to Fredericksburg, Tx anytime soon give this tour a try. You will be very pleased with the experience.”
Ride from downtown Traverse City in a GMC Yukon or similar luxury SUV with guides such as Mike, Joe, Jason, Tracy, or Andie. Visit four Old Mission Peninsula wineries in 4.5 hours, with wine samples included, flexible stop choices, and no party bus.
“Such a memorable winery tour! Mike’s tip to move to Sunday made it peaceful and personal. Beautiful views, excellent wines, and the perfect way to celebrate together.”
Spend about seven hours touring the Seneca, Cayuga, and Keuka Lake wine trails in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to six people. Your driver-guide handles the route and winery arrangements, with Orlando among the guides praised for friendly, informed service.
“Orlando did a great job choosing the wineries. He was knowledgeable and friendly! He drive very well too”
Spend seven hours in Santa Ynez Valley with Grapeline Wine Tours, tasting at three wineries, enjoying a seven-choice deli lunch, and riding from a Santa Barbara or Goleta hotel. Your English-speaking host handles reservations, driving, and wine purchases. Stops may include Blackjack, Firestone, Babcock, and Andrew Murray.
“Absolutely fantastic day trip. Our driver/guide Carrington was brilliant. Our group of 8 were awesome. We had a brilliant day. Our first stop at Blackjack Winery was superb and the wine tastings were fantastic. Was not a fan of Andrew Murray Winery, wines were not that great neither was the hosting. Third and final stop was Firestone Winery. What a great day to end the tour. Tastings were brilliant as was the hosting. All in all a GREAT wine tour. Highly recommended.”
Leave Atlanta with a private driver for tastings at Serenity Cellars and Cottage Vineyard, then spend 90 minutes in Helen. Guides such as Martin and Darlene can shape the day to your pace. Expect mountain views, up to 10 wine samples, snacks, and plenty of time on the road.
“Ashley was Amazing!! This review is directed towards the tour agent! Do Better!! This was basically an Uber ride to two wineries where we were given gold fish crackers and soup crackers… and dropped off in a small town to walk around. No history or overview of the wineries or town was given. It would have been nice to get a background of the grapes, wines, vineyards.. But, nope. We managed to run into other group tours who were getting the full vineyard experience… for $100 cheaper!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!”
Spend five hours visiting three Paso Robles wineries with tasting fees, hotel pickup, lunch, and a driver-host included. Grapeline Wine Tours may pair small family wineries with larger estates, with relaxed stops and seven lunch choices, including gluten-free options.
“Tried Winery for first time we have never been.”
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