The wines of Riquewihr, Niedermorschwihr and Eguisheim.

This is a sample itinerary of a typical half day wine tour to delightful Alsace.

I advise that you either have a big breakfast or bring a snack as we will not be stopping for lunch on this half day tour.

Meet Colin in the foyer of your hotel. Your wine tasting experience, begins with a trip along the celebrated Routes des Vins d’Alsace. This is a 105-mile road (170-km) that weaves its way through the lush vineyard decorated slopes of the magnificent Vosges Mountains.

Together we will make our way through the bewitching départment of the Haut-Rhin, where during the course of the day, we will stop at four small artisanal wineries to taste and savour the magnificent wines for which Alsace is rightfully acclaimed, including Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat and Riesling.

On your wine tasting tour, you will learn about the rich diversity of grapes grown, the influence of the many varied soils and the importance of terroir.

Every wine lover desires the opportunity to enjoy a glass of exquisite wine whilst standing in a vineyard amongst the rows of ancient grapevines. On this amazing tour, we can make that dream come true. Savour the incredible experience of walking amongst the vines with a glass of chilled wine in your hand whilst contemplating the medieval villages that pepper the unspoilt landscape.

Not only will you learn about Alsace’s fascinating history, its wonderful myriad of delicious wines but, you will also get to view the stunning old world architecture of the villages in this captivating wine region, all whilst in the company of your experienced tour guide.

Create enduring, unforgettable magical memories that you will cherish and treasure forever, from your visit to what is undeniably, the most beautiful province in all of France.

We will travel to without doubt three of the most charming and bewitching villages in Alsace. There we will visit three exceptional wineries cradled in amongst some of the most coveted Grand Cru’ vineyards in Alsace. Here you can enjoy the many breath-taking, picturesque landscapes of this alluringly exquisite region.

The first 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 Vigneron’s 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.

We will then make our 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.

We will make that dream become a reality!

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.

Our next winery will be within the walls of ancient Niedermorschwihr. It is here that you will taste some exceptional wines from one of the regions most acclaimed wine dynasties.

Cradled in the shadow of one of the very steepest Grand Cru in Alsace, the family has lived here since 1650.

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.

Discover the narrow cobbled alleyways of this unique medieval, (Unesco protected) town.

Here you will encounter an esteemed wine producing family who’s 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 eco-system for his vines. He firmly believes in the harmonisation of soil, plants, animals (and most importantly for us on this tour), his vines as an integrated whole living organism, respecting mother nature. It is because of this steadfast philosophy that his wines are rightfully highly respected and venerated not only by wine professionals and journalists, but with wine lovers and connoisseurs around the globe.

Here you will see the beautiful well preserved half timbered houses that inspired Walt Disney' "Beauty and the Beast". Marvel at the Eglise Saints Pierre et Paul, built in 1128 AD.