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WINE AND FOOD WINE TRAVEL & MADE FOOD SIMPLE TRAVEL M Dear Reader, Do you like wine, food & travel? If you are one of us, you will agree that there is no better way to experience a local culture other than through food & wine! After numerous trips in search of the best local restaurants, wineries and special places to stay in wine country, we got inspired to create the largest online collection dedicated to bring the best travel experiences to wine and food enthusiasts worldwide. This is how Winerist was born! Winerist is both a directory of wine travel guides, as well as an online booking service of authentic wine & gourmet tours, boutique hotels and bespoke winery visits in over 50 destinations. Our goal is to show that wine & food travel can be simple, booked online or bespoke, without compromising on quality. The Winerist experiences are unique, from wine hotels in Puglia and making the perfect steak in Argentina to staying with winemakers in California and cycling through the vineyards of Chile. Let our team of over 500 Local Experts tailor an off the beaten track experience for you with our Bespoke Enquiry. Cheers, Diana & Tatiana, Winerist Co-founders
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MADE SIMPLE REGIONAL EXPERTS AROUND THE WORLD
Winerist clients rate us 5 out of 5*! “An absolutely magical experience! Not knowing much about Sicily, less alone the winery’s that existed, Winerist provided us with the perfect itinerary. The hotels chosen were incredible, the wines were fabulous and the overall experience was just perfect!!! I highly recommend using Winerist for your next tour through any wine country.”
“Great personal service, will use again! This was my first time booking with Winerist and it won’t be my last! I stayed a couple of nights at their hotel in the Loire Valley, which they’d obviously taken care in selecting because it was perfect for location and was run by a very friendly and knowledgable couple. Everything went very smoothly, even when I requested the wrong room by mistake, they fixed it quickly. All-round good experience.”
“Great experience! Guys at Winerist were extremely helpful as we have asked them to organise the trip on a very short notice. They have cherry picked quite a few delightful accommodations to suit our specific needs (travelling to Tuscany with the baby). At the end Castelleto di Montebenichi has been a perfect retreat among the Tuscan hills which we have enjoyed tremendously. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who enjoys a customised approach to holiday booking.”
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WINE TOUR DOURO VALLEY WINE TOUR Enjoy the unique scenery of the Douro region and the town of Sabrosa • • • • •
Seixo Wine Estate Tedo Wine Estate Sabrosa Lunch Douro Valley landscapes – Unesco World Heritage Duration: Full day €95pp
FRANSCHHOEK’S WINE ENTHUSIAST PRIVATE TOUR A wine lover’s insight into Franschhoek Valley’s classic wines
• Private tour • Historic manor houses • Visits famous estates and smaller boutique • Learning what to look for in a wine and how
wineries
• Meet the winemakers • Scenic view sites of Franschhoek Valley
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• History of wine in South Africa
• Duration: Full day tour • $230pp
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HELICOPTER & ROLLS-ROYCE TOUR IN BORDEAUX 3 nights stay at Pape Clemant with helicopter and Rolls-Royce tours • View Bordeaux vineyards by helicopter and • • • • •
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Rolls-Royce 3 Grands Crus Classés wine estates UNESCO World Heritage 2 nights stay at a private Château Private dinner Private visit Duration: 3 days €6,190pp
WINE BREAK IN RIOJA 2 nights wine experience in Rioja, Spain Escorted transfers from the airport A superior room at the 4* Villa de Laguardia A gourmet six course tasting dinner A transported tour with visits and tastings at three premium Rioja bodegas • Lunch at one of the estates • Free time at Logrono to participate in the famous tapas run • Duration: 3 days £419pp • • • •
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GOURMET TOU
CULINARY EXPERIENCE IN PUGLIA Authentic cooking classes with local mums Cooking with local mums Friendly atmosphere Peasant cooking recipes Special recipes for vegetarians Learn to cook tasty, healthy food using the freshest ingredients • The olive oil and wine are produced directly on the Puglian grounds • Wine and cheese tasting • • • • •
Duration: Half day €120pp
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TRUFFLE HUNTING TOUR IN PROVENCE Discover the best truffles, organic olive oil and truffle oil Winter/summer truffle hunting tour See the truffle dogs find the ‘black gold’ Insight into how truffles are cultivated Learn how to properly clean, store, spot and cook with truffles • Savour truffle hors d’oeuvres • Tastings of the property’s truffle & olive oil • Beautiful views of the countryside • • • •
Duration: Half day €75pp
URS WINE & GASTRONOMY PRIVATE TOUR 2 nights in Piedmont, Emilia Romagna & Tuscany • Explore the land of Barolo the king of
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wines & wine of kings & Slow Food Country birthplace Organic Dairy Farm visit & tasting Discover Parma, the city of Prosciutto & Parmiggiano Meet the Ambassador for Italian cuisine in the world Explore beautiful Florence & experience a soothing stay with wine therapy in Tuscan heaven full of charm and character Magical drive along the Ligurian coast & the scenic Tuscan countryside Visit Italy’s wonderful wine regions Deluxe accommodation Explore the exquisite Italian cuisine Duration: 7 days €2,900pp
7 DAY GOURMET TOUR IN ANDALUCIA An authentic Spanish food and wine experience • Local wineries visit, wine tasting and lunch • Discover Spain’s finest flavours • Wine harvest experience (25 August-20 • • • • • • • • • • •
September) or olive harvest experience (November-March) Enjoy beautiful scenery and stunning views Subbetica Natural Park Nature, lakes, olive groves, goats, bird watching Los Pedroches Natural Park A real taste of the famous Jamón Ibérico Córdoba (Unesco World Heritage city) Cooking classes Local tapas bars Rural boutique hotels with swimming pool and spa Explore the rich Andalusian cuisine Olive oil tasting Duration: 7 days €1,485pp
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ADVENTURE IN WINE
FULL DAY ST EMILION WINE TOUR, BIKE & LUNCH AT CHATEAU Enjoy the historic town of St Emilion and its surroundings in a charming way • • • • •
20km bike ride in the middle of the stunning St. Emilion vineyards Visit 2 beautiful chateaux Visit the village of Saint-Emilion, dating from Middle Age and Unesco’s World Heritage classified Participate in a tasting class: “become a great wine taster in 25 minutes” Explanation of the wine making process from the vine to the bottle Duration: Full day €145pp
SUNSET HORSEBACK RIDING AND WINE TASTING Mendoza horseback riding, BBQ dinner and wine tastings • • • •
Visit to Finca Las Lechuzas and Viña Cobos Argentinean BBQ paired with wine Sunset on horseback Learn how Mendoza has become the largest wine producing area in Latin America Duration: Half day $145pp
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COUNTRY
COSTA BRAVA WINE, FOOD & SEA TOUR A day of sailing, wining and dining on the Costa Brava • Magnificent landscape • Wine tasting with the winemaker • Traditional Catalan cuisine in the same
winery • Fishermen village
Duration: Full day €140pp
CHILE’S CENTRAL COAST BIKE TOUR An adventurous vacation throughout Chile Wine Country • Tours and tastings at top Chilean wineries • Unique overnight stay at the historic hotel
of Matetic Winery • 40 miles of biking through Chile’s world renowned wine country Duration: 2 days $774pp
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CULTURAL EXPERIENCES W
CENTRAL LOIRE VALLEY DAY TOUR Leave the car behind and enjoy the perfect Loire Valley day trip • • • • • • • •
Visit the Quincy vineyards Taste the wine from one of the oldest wine regions of France Taste the famous Sauvignon Blanc white wine Tour the Valençay chateau, home of Napoleon Bonaparte’s foreign minister Eat at the chateau’s Orangery restaurant Visit the walled chateau vineyard and the town’s wine shop Enjoy a Touraine / Valencay wine chateau tasting Available throughout the year Duration: Full day €265pp
HISTORICAL FULL DAY TOUR OF THE DOURO Visit 4 stunning villages in Douro, Portugal • São Gonçalo church • Douro Valley landascape – Unesco World
Heritage site • Remédios Sanctuary • Port wine vineyard visit and wine tasting • Visit Amarante, Lamego, Régua & Pinhão Duration: Full day €95pp 10
WITH A TWIST
SICILY - A KALEIDOSCOPE OF CARCASSONNE SIZZLING CULTURES WINE ADVENTURE Discover the rich blend of unique cultures Experience French hospitality in the heart that comprised this island of the Languedoc wine region • Savor the variety of cultural influences in Sicily
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from the Normans and Arabs and relish the artistic delights of the Baroque and Renaissance period Discover the splendid Baroque cities of Ragusa, Noto and Modica where we indulge in a chocolate tasting Encounter the Greek influences during visits to Segesta, Agrigento and Taormina Sail to the ancient Mozia Island to visit the salt pans and visit Marsala, the city of wine Enjoy wine tasting at Sicily’s stunning wineries Duration: 12 days €4,150pp
• 7 day wine adventure • 1 to 5 person Private Guided Tours in the • • • •
heart of Cathar country Daily wine tastings & classes in the Languedoc vineyards of Carbardes, Corbiere, Minervois, Malepere & Limoux Day & night tours of Carcassonne, Castle and Cathedral Canal du Midi Cruise with gourmet lunch on board included Tours of Cathar Castles Duration: 7 days €1,200pp
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LUXURY TOU
3 DAYS INTRODUCTION TO RIBERA DE DUERO Stay around and enjoy Ribera de Duero region in a relaxed way • • • • • •
Best wineries Traditional and modern wines Top culinary experiences Magnificent Peñafiel Castle Avant-garde architecture wineries SPA Boutique hotel in historic building
DISCOVER CUCINA POVERA A week of culinary and cultural immersion in Puglia • A culinary experience highlighting Puglia’s • • • • •
Duration: 3 days €795pp
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regional specialties: olive oil, wines, breads Enjoy three private cooking classes Tours to Ostuni, Alberobello, Polignano al Mare, Matera & Monopoli Learn techniques of bread making in Altumura & make orecchiette in Bari Vecchia Observe ancient olive oil making techniques Experience a stay in an authentic trullo, typical Pugliese structure Duration: 7 days €2,575pp
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SECRETS DE GRANDS CRUS Stay two nights in the three Grands Crus Classés of Bordeaux • Visit 3 of the most famous red wine areas
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in Bordeaux 3 Grands Crus Classés 2 nights stay at the Château Private dinner Private visits Private Rolls Royce chauffeur
Duration: 3 days €2,490pp
J BOUCHON MINGRE WINE LODGE EXPERIENCE True Maule Valley Wine Experience • Tours and tastings at top Chilean wineries • Unique overnight stay at J. Bouchon family
estate • Horseback riding through the Mingre vineyard
Duration: 3 days $1,438pp
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GROUP TOURS & TEAM
TOUR TO ARCACHON BAY, PYLA DUNE & OYSTER TASTING Explore Arcachon Bay with the whole family or a small group • • • • •
Small groups of 8 people Friendly and professional guides Walk on the biggest sand dune in Europe Oyster tasting at a local producer Tours in English and French Duration: Half day €65pp
ENGLISH HARVEST EXPERIENCE Work on a vineyard for a day in the stunning English countryside • Hand-picking grapes and learning about the • • • •
grape varieties Working in the vineyard Sampling the sparkling wines Meeting the winemaker Delicious two course buffet lunch Duration: Half day £45pp
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M BUILDING
WINE TASTING, RIVER CRUISE & MATEUS PALACE TOUR Tour and taste award winning wines, visit a Palace and enjoy a boat trip • Full day tour to give you a good taste of the
Douro • Boat trip on the Douro river • Visit at the majestic Mateus Palace • 2 winery visits Duration: Full day €175pp
COTE D’AZUR BELLET WINE TOURS Visit 3 wineries and rustic villages on the Route de Bellet • • • • • • •
Chateau de Cremat Domaine de Toasc, Domaine de la Source Clos Saint Vincent Domaine Saint Jean Collet de Bovis Clos Nicea Via Julia - Augusta Coteaux de Bellet Domaine de Vinceline Duration: Half day €125pp 15
FAMILY FRIENDLY TOURS PONT DU GARD & PROVENCE VINEYARDS Great wines and famous sites in Provence • • • • •
Wine tastings Pont du Gard Baux de Provence Gordes Châteauneuf du Pape Duration: Full day €105pp
2 Day Family Friendly Rioja Wine Tour Wine tourism for the whole family • The first family friendly wine trip in the country, specially designed for the whole family • Adults & children will enjoy together while learning the secrets of one of the most famous
wines in the world: Rioja • Perfect for a family of 4 people - 2 adults + 2 children
Duration: 2 days €670pp adult / €520pp child
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HONEYMOON TOURS
CASABLANCA, CACHAPOAL & COLCHAGUA VALLEYS A six day adventure covering the highlights of Chile’s Wine Country • Tours and tastings at top Chilean wineries • Exclusive tasting of Chile’s first 100-point wine • Horseback riding through the VIK Winery
Duration: 6 days $3,504pp
HONEYMOON & WINE TOURS IN LANGUEDOC A romantic getaway in France • The oldest wine producing region in
France, Languedoc Roussillon • Full of amazing history • Visit some of France’s most beautiful villages • Gastronomic delights • Private tour Duration: 3 days €1,700pp
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BOUTIQUE ACCOMM
LA BASTIDE DE MARIE PROVENCE
MILL HOUSES SANTORINI
ENTRE CIELOS MENDOZA
An elegant, 18th century residence nestled among the vines
Chic and cosy hotel
Luxury Wine Hotel & Spa at the foothills of the Andes
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• Luxury boutique hotel in a peaceful environment • Views to the caldera • Top-notch services • Airport transfers • Private, candlelit, sunset dinners • Wine-tasting classes
Room price per night from €380
Room price per night from €190
Small luxury hotel Winery on-site Wine tastings Spa and treatments Cooking class 5-bedroom private villa to rent
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Luxury wine hotel Vineyard setting Wine tastings Cooking classes Traditional hammam and spa • Gourmet experience • Argentine beef • • • • •
Room price per night from $295
MODATION
LE TRE VASELLE RESORT & SPA UMBRIA 5-star wine and spa resort located in the heart of Italy • • • • •
Wine tasting in the cellar Wine therapy spa Lungarotti Winery (500m) Cooking classes Free bicycles for guests
Room price per night from €149
COLONA CASTLE STELLENBOSCH
RELAIS BORGO SAN PIETRO TUSCANY
Luxurious boutique hotel in Cape Town
Relax at this beautiful Boutique Hotel and Spa
Luxury boutique hotel Wineries nearby Private wine tastings Spa treatments World - class golf Breathtaking views Mediterranean climate
• Laid-back luxury & spa • Wine tasting & Gourmet
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Room price per night from $170
dining • Tuscan country brasserie • Organic vegetables • Cooking & art classes • Wine tours to local wineries Room price per night from €395
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BESPOKE WINERY
PURCARI WINERY MOLDOVA A place to rediscover oneself • • • • • • • •
Wine tasting Winery tours Accommodation Souvenir shop Wine events Restaurant Sightseeing Children’s playground
Winery tour + tasting: €14 20
CLOS FIGUERES PRIORAT
TEDESCHI FAMILY WINERY NAPA VALLEY
Boutique winery and restaurant in the heart of Priorat
Three generations of winemakers
Family boutique winery In the heart of Gratallops Guided winery tours Restaurant on site Olive oil
Wine tasting Small family winery Picnic area Vertical tasting Wine and chocolates Tours/tastings with winemaker • Boutique
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History of Priorat + Bodega tour + Tasting: €15
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Tour and tasting: $15
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MEERLUST ESTATE STELLENBOSCH
FAMILIA ZUCCARDI MENDOZA
BARACCHI WINERY TUSCANY
Taste world class quality wines from Stellenbosch
Three generations united by a passion for wine
Winery with Relais
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Family owned estate Wine tasting National monument World-class quality wines Historic manor house Classic wine cellar Wine tasting: R30
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Tour and wine tasting Tour and olive oil tasting Two restaurants on-site Bikes Cooking Lessons Tasting Course: Picnic in the Gardens Classic Wine Tour Wine tasting: AR$35
• Wine tasting and olive oil tasting • Organic products • Accommodation • Small family winery • Restaurant on-site • Picnic area
Visit of the cellar + tasting: €25 21
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