The World’s 15 Best Wine & Whisky Tastings

1.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,667 reviews · from $93Our pick

Join Red Carpet Wine Tours at Federation Square for an eight-hour Yarra Valley outing. Guides such as Tom, Gilberto, Richard, Matt, and Hilda lead tastings at Soumah and Balgownie, chocolate sampling, and a stop at Hubert Estate. Alcohol tastings and transport are included, while lunch and some spirit tastings cost extra.

“Good wine, great food, comfy bus, fab music. Excellent day with Tom as our driver !! We loved it !!!”

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2.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,209 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Join Red Carpet Wine Tours for an 8-hour Yarra Valley outing from central Melbourne. Guides such as Matt, Gilberto, Tom, and Richard lead tastings at Soumah, St Huberts, Balgownie, and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, with lunch at your own cost and optional gin or whisky samples.

“great organization and execution all around. thommo was awesome”

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3.Margaret River Wine, Brewery & Distillery Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · from $129

Spend about six and a half hours visiting handpicked Margaret River wineries, a distillery, breweries, and local producers. Margies Big Day Out provides pickup, tastings, lunch, and a guide such as Dan, Simon, Nico, or Russell. Expect a friendly group setting, varied stops, and possible long drives between pickups.

“Enjoyable experience. Our guide was experienced on the region & provided a great tour for all. We recommend this tour for anyone.”

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4.Jersey Premium Vineyard and Distillery Wine Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · from $32

Visit La Mare Wine Estate in St Mary for a guided tour of the winery, Cognac-style distillery, chocolate room, and gardens. You’ll taste three wines, Jersey Cream Liqueur, a full-size spirit with mixer, crostini, tapenade, fudge, biscuits, preserves, and Jersey Black Butter. Children are welcome.

“Well worth the money & very enjoyable. Our guide Bob was great & we had a good group of people. It was interesting to see how the wine was made & then tasting it.”

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5.NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride from downtown Traverse City in a luxury GMC Yukon or Chevrolet Suburban with guides such as Mike, Tony, Kyle, or Tracy. Visit three wineries and Old Mission Distilling on the sunset tour, with time for wine, cocktails, views, and food at your own cost.

“My bf and I had an amazing time with Mike!! It was a great winery tour and very personable. Mike checked in with us during each wineries. He gave suggestions for each winery! Mike was great !! We had a great time!!”

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6.Brisbane: Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 100 reviews · 8 hours · from $134

Travel from Brisbane in a small, air-conditioned Vino Bus group of up to 11. Taste wines at two Tamborine Mountain wineries, sample liqueurs, gin, and vodka at Tamborine Mountain Distillery, then enjoy Gallery Walk and a scenic lookout. Guides such as Karen, Marty, James, and PJ have led this relaxed English-language day tour.

“The tour was good, guide was humorous but if we can go through some sort of wine making process that will be excellent!”

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7.The Works Tasting Session (Wine, Whiskey or Cider)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $40

At Adirondack Winery on Canada Street, you choose seven wine pours, a four-cider flight, or four American Oak Whiskeys. A host such as Kat guides the tasting with a sparkling toast, local cheeses, chocolates, one premium pour, and a seasonal finish. Plan on about an hour, with groups capped at 10.

“What a great experience! You have the option of tasting wine, whiskey bourbon, or hard cider. We chose the cider this time around and it came with a flight of four and included a happy sampler snack platter which consisted of different types of crackers and cheeses, some of which were wine infused. It was just enough for two. A mini wine slushie was included as well as a little bit of their bubbly to end the tasting. It was a relaxed atmosphere. People would pop in to make their purchases or inquire about tastings. The tasting counter was full of individuals, enjoying a similar experience. The Lake George location…”

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8.Winery and Pisco Distillery tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend 5 to 6 hours visiting Tacama, one of South America’s oldest wineries, plus El Arrabal, Bodega Nietto, and possibly La Vieja Bodega Lovera. Taste pisco, wine, and cachina, learn about family production, and enjoy hotel pickup from Ica or Huacachina. Guides such as Sam, William, and Raul help with timing and local details.

“Great experience, very accommodating at the last minute. Sam was communicating at just the right amount, helpful and clear”

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9.Hunter Valley Wine Tour ex Hunter Valley – Lunch, Cheese, Chocolate, Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $192

Spend about 6.5 hours tasting boutique Hunter Valley wines, organic vodka, gin and schnapps, local cheese and chocolate. Your professional driver-guide handles the roads while you visit several changing venues, enjoy a one-course lunch with wine or beer, and tour a wine-production facility when scheduled. Pickup is available in selected Hunter Valley areas.

“Julie was the perfect tour guide and ensured we had an amazing time. I would definitely recommend exploring the Hunter Valley with her 😊”

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10.Scenic Desert Wine Distillery Brewery Route 66 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $159

Spend five to six hours with Desert Wonder Tours exploring Kingman’s Route 66 past, desert vineyards, Arizona rum, local beer, and a made-from-scratch lunch. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with a small group of up to 13, meet winemakers and distillers, and hear local stories from guides such as Mike, Sue, Bob, or Brandon. Pickup is offered in the Kingman area, but not Las Vegas.

“Long drive but our guide made it fun! The winery ,route 66 museum and bistro were all fabulous! Sm group was the best!”

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11.Waiheke: Scenic Taste and Graze Tour with Wine, Whisky, Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · 5 hours · from $238

Spend five hours touring Waiheke from Matiatia Ferry Terminal with a local guide such as Sylvia, Kevin, Karen, or Shirley. Taste wine at Mudbrick, beer or spirits at The Heke, enjoy a platter and wine at a vineyard, then sample olive oil and honey. Expect scenic drives, small groups, and plenty of food.

“Kevin met our group from the Waiheke Ferry and off we went in a air conditioned van through the island, visiting 2 wineries - one with a hearty lunch platter, a distillery, and an olive oil business. Kevin was a great driver, good kiwi sense of humour, and a local with full of information about the island. The spots we were taken to were picturesque. Getting to the island was fully described in the pre departure information. I highly recommend this tour if you are looking for a wine tasting experience! Thanks Kevin and this company for a great day!”

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12.Willamette Valley Wine & Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $199

From Portland, you’ll spend about seven hours visiting Willamette Valley wineries, tasting rooms, and vineyards, with a whisky stop sometimes included. Guides such as Tito, Brittany, Cher, Marcus, and Bryan have led well-liked outings. Pickup is flexible, lunch, snacks, water, and transport are included, but tasting fees and alcohol are extra.

“Had a great wine tasting experience. Marcus is an attentive, personable and knowledgeable guide and kept us engaged with information on wine and regional history. Tasted some very good wines and was great to meet some wine makers and walk among the vines. Had my first taste of pinot noir blanc!”

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13.Yarra Valley by night! Private wine, whisky and dinner tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $606

Start at 4pm with wine at Barrique Wine Store, choose a second tasting in Healesville, then dine at Meletos among vineyards and orchards. Craig or another local guide handles the driving and planning, with pickup from Yarra Valley accommodation. This adults-only tour suits couples, birthdays and small groups.

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14.Kansas City Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $98

Spend three hours sampling beer, wine, and spirits at three Kansas City stops with Barley Bus Tours. Your guide handles the driving, shares local history, and leads each tasting. Past guides have included Adam, Jeff, Johnny, and Russ. The route may include stops such as Boulevard and Lifted Spirits, with samples included at every venue.

“Learned some history and had fantastic samples. Adam was an excellent guide. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun way to spend the day.”

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15.Canberra Brewery Winery and Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $121

Meet at BentSpoke Brewery in Braddon at 1:30pm for a four-hour small-group tour of a brewery, winery, and distillery. You will learn how local drinks are made, sample beer, wine, and spirits, enjoy snacks and water, then return to Braddon by about 5:30pm. Transport is included.

“Many thanks for our upgrade to the whole day tour. We shared our day with a great group of fellow tourists We all got on so well with each. All wineries and distellery visited offered great products...wine, cheeses and gins of many flavours complemented with tremendous chocolates. A truly wondetful day.”

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