Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Wine, Tasting Tour in Bordeaux, is a Lifetime Experience.

Whether you are a wine tasting enthusiast, or a newbie simply interested in trying out wine tasting, you will love the experience Bordeaux offers. Over the years, Bordeaux even got christened the ‘World’s Capital of Wine Tasting’. Such a christening could only mean one thing, and that is an enjoyable, fun-filled experience. Wine tasting tours Bordeaux; come in different packages as elaborated below.

King Henry (Pessac Léognan) Left Bank: the package costs €60 inclusive of transport fees to and from Pessac Léognan. The chief grape selections here are Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc. The tour usually runs from 09-30 hrs and ends at 12:30 hrs with strict adherence to punctuality. Therefore, if you decide to book this bundle you ought to arrive on time at the pick-up point with RusticVinesTours. The pick-up point which doubles up as the drop-off point being 8 Allée de Tourny (situated between the Carousel, 50 meters from Le Grand Hotel and the bank BNP). Once you are there, look out for a white Rustic vines van. Other than the tour, and tastings of two Grand Chateau on the left bank, you also get a free photo shoot of the whole experience as well as a bottle of water.


Napoleon (Médoc) Left Bank: the afternoon, globally wine tasting tour to the famed Médoc region will cost you €87. While there, you get to taste two Grand Crus Classé Chateaus and their wines. The main grape varieties are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. There is a complimentary picnic, with quality meats and cheeses on offer, except during winter. The tour begins 13:15 hrs and ends at 19:00 hrs on all seasons except winter, in which case ends earlier. Again, this package is inclusive of transport fees to and from Médoc, a bottle of water, French taxes and a free photo shoot of the whole experience. The pick-up and drop-off point remains the same at 8 Allée de Tourny.

The Famous Monk (Saint Émilion) Right Bank: once you pay the required fee of €89, you are assured of a breathtaking tour of the Saint Émilion village and wine region among other niceties. There are two options, and you can take the morning option or the afternoon one. The morning session running from 10:00 hrs to 16:30 hrs while the afternoon one runs from 13:30 hrs to 19:30 hrs. For those interested in the morning session, carrying some cash for sandwiches is highly advised. While there, a variety of delicious sandwiches gets offered. The charges are however inclusive of a tour of the ancient village with two tastings of amazing chateaus, complimentary picnic with quality fruits, meats, and cheeses, tastings at Bordeaux wine bar, a bottle of water, French taxes as well as a photo shoot of your day’s activities. 8 Allée de Tourny remains the pick-up and drop-off point.
To enjoy these among other custom packages, visit the Rustic vines site. There, you will get a glimpse of what is in store for you, by viewing their excellent photo gallery, and possibly make a booking. 

The best way to discover Bordeaux by using bike tours from RusticVinesTours

Did you know that the Romans ruled Bordeaux approximately 2000 years ago? Well, that might be quite far-fetched, close to modern day; the town was under English rule for around 300 years. If you still cannot relate, Bordeaux boasts global fame as one of the most beautiful cities and the undisputed Wine capital.
 All of these positive accolades cannot get summed up even in a day. However, with a three-hour bike tour with rustic vine tours, you get to enjoy every bit of the city. The team also introduces visitors on the trip to restaurants where they can eat, bars where they can party among other fun things worth trying out in Bordeaux.

As soon as you arrive at the offices and start off point, you will be received by qualified bike tour guides. Those who have never attended a bike tour before, need not panic for the guides take you through the safety procedures. Next, all you have to do is cycle and follow your fellow bike tour tourists with the guide on the lead. What follows are constant stops with brief explanations at various points. Feel free to ask questions as well, to ensure you get the best out of the trip.
The best thing about bike tours, they boost one’s health. Although it is a onetime event, it gives adults the chance to be on bikes all day. Truth be told, very few people would arrange bike tours on their own. However, doing it in the company of others and courtesy of Rustic vine tours makes it fun all the more. Mind you, Rustic vine tours offers wine tasting tours as well. The good news is that if you book Bike Tours Bordeaux with them, you get 20% off the wine tasting tour, which is quite a bargain.

If interested, there are three bike tour packages divided into different time periods. The Le Petit dejéuner, starts at 10:00 hrs and ends at 13:00 hrs and serves those willing to begin the bike tour in the mornings. As for those after the afternoon bike tour, Le pique-nique runs from 13:30-16:30 hrs. The last package, L`apéro runs in the evening from 17:00-20:00 hrs. all of these tours cost £35 payable in cash on arrival at the local office. As indicated earlier, the bike tour cards are eligible for a 20% off on wine tour charges. Just look out for a discount code on the bike tour card. On booking, you have a 7-day cancellation window.

Remember to dress lightly as biking is a rigorous activity that involves a lot of sweating. You can also embark on a work-out exercise prior to the bike tour. It helps keep one in shape and ready for the three-hour bike ride. It is, however, no big deal for people that engage in various energy consuming tasks in their daily lives. As such, you better arrange a tour and enjoy the titbits of fun Bordeaux has in store for its visitors. 

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Enjoy 3 hours of Wine Tasting, courtesy of King Henry Leognan Tour of RusticVinesTours

Mainly wine tasting aims at driving those involved in the challenge towards appreciating the wine as well as its makers. One starts with the basic senses and with time, and through learning, you get to taste like the pros. While scents go up to the thousands, tastes are quite a few; bitter, sweet, sour and salty to mention but a few. Over time, and with practice, you will be able to draw the thin line between these tastes and express yourself like the wine tasting experts do.
Once you get handed a glass of wine, the first thing you note is the color and what follows in most cases is the scent. To get the right color, it is important that you place the glass on a white background. When it comes to smelling, whirl your glass for a few seconds. It helps vaporize the wine’s alcohol, and this comes out with the scent for your sniffing. Now, to the part most relevant to us, tasting. When it comes to tasting, you should first take a small sip and let it spool in your mouth. While different people divide tasting phases differently, the most common get split into three phases.

The first tasting phase is called the attack phase. Here your palate determines the first impression by gauging alcohol levels, residual sugars, and acidity levels. The first stage is not definitive, and you need the evolution phase, which helps determine the wine’s flavor. Here you hear comments such as fruit names, herbs and anything else associative to taste. Finally, you get to determine how long the wine’s taste stayed on. Here, you also get to decide whether you would want to take another sip or not.
Having been briefly introduced to wine tasting it is now time for you to take up the challenge, and attend Wine Tasting King Henry Leognan Tour of RusticVinesTours. Using the 10% April discount code oolala and for only 60€ you get to enjoy a whole three hours of exotic wine tasting experience. King Henry – Pessac Leognan, located in the Pessac Leognan region, starts at 09:30 and ends at 12:30 hrs and is available on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The itinerary is as follows.

Pick up: pick up is usually at 09:30 hrs in front of 8 Allée de Tourny, situated between the carousel (50 meters up from Le Grand Hotel) and BNP Bank. Make sure to arrive early for your fellow explorers cannot afford to be kept waiting. Also, look out for a Rustic Vines Black or White van.
Drop off: the drop off takes place in the center of Bordeaux and is usually at around 12:30 hrs
The tour is inclusive of the following:
1.      Tastings of at least 5 Bordeaux wines
2.      Transport to and from Pessac Leognan
3.      Freshwater
4.      Photos of the whole experience
5.      French taxes.

The tour is, however, exclusive of Breakfast and lunch. There are also provisions for cancellation, and you can do that one week before the event. You can also pay a deposit as a confirmation or attendance.

Monday, April 11, 2016

Wine Tasting Tours Bordeaux - Perfect for Wine-Lovers of Any Age!

Beautiful rolling green hills covered in endless vineyards, mesmerizing ancient castles and historical, eye-catching sights – It is just like a scene out of the movies yet anyone can visit and more importantly, taste it. Tours to Holy Grail of wine country of Bordeaux are now so welcoming and easy. The region is situated near the south west coast of France and is historically known for its wine making, with almost infinite vintages to choose from. There are 120 000 hectares of vineyards comprising nearly 9000 Vineyards making Bordeaux the largest wine growing region in France. There is more than enough to go round for everyone to have a taste!  



The process of wine making is truly a work of art, and one should get an experienced guide when visiting in order to enjoy the best of it and not become confused in this all-encompassing region because it is like a world of its own. Today, according to Trip Advisor, RusticVinesTours is the Number 1 rated activity in Bordeaux. You can be sure to get the most comfortable and enjoyable experience possible. Our goal is to create a relaxed atmosphere while tasting as much wine as possible. So you can appreciate the wine-heaven that Bordeaux is. What you should expect if you choose to go? 

You can reserve a morning to the left bank of the Garonne River and visit two historical Grand Chateaux in the Pessac Leognan region. Here you will enjoy Sauvignon Blanc or Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Alternatively, you can select an afternoon visit of the famous Medoc region also situated on the left bank of the Gironde estuary. This tour allows you to explore two Grand Cruse Classé Chateaux and taste famous red wine vintages - Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Thirdly, our tours to the beautiful ancient village of Saint Émilion, situated on the right bank of the river where you will taste Merlot and Cabernet Franc wines. 



After a wine tour you can take a bike and explore the city itself. The Rustic Vines team will guide you through the most famous parts of Bordeaux, as well as showing you some secret spots. You will soon know where to go to shop, party and drink wine! The route goes through the best parts of the city. The bike tours are available in the morning, noon or the evening. All having their own unique themes. 

The experience is paramount at Rustic Vines. It is built by wine-lovers, for wine-lovers. You don’t have worry about a thing. Your wine tasting tours of rusticvinestours.com will be both enjoyable and interesting. You will visit ancient castles and discover their wonderful history. You will enjoy beautiful harnessed nature including picturesque vineyards. You will explore pebbled streets and the mesmerizing architecture of Bordeaux which includes over 500 listed buildings.  



Nothing can quite be compared with to the magical taste of the internationally famous wine. You will be guided through this exquisite journey capturing all the wonderful flavours, and sights and become an expert yourself. With the team from Rustic Vines you will not only enjoy drinking these great wines, but you will enjoy great company and a relaxed atmosphere. So if you decide to go on a wine tasting tour of Bordeaux, there is only one place to start. Bon voyage!

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Rustic Vines is a unique way to enjoy the best wine tasting tours of Bordeaux.

If you are looking for a relaxed way to enjoy an amazing wine tasting experience in one of the most beautiful places on earth, (we don't exaggerate our reviews confirm this) then come and join our friendly, outgoing team at Rustic Vines.  

It is our duty to ensure your wine tasting tours of Bordeaux with Rustic Vines is an informative and relaxing experience creating long last memories of the region. 

We know the wine world can be a little intimidating when trying to distinguish between your Merlots to a Cabernet Sauvignon but with Rustic Vines all those fears will disappear along with your wine which is barrelled in aromatic French oak. 

Your experience will include a wide selection of wine tastings in some exquisite chateaus you won't find anywhere else in the world. 


Being the leading wine tasting tour experts we take care of everything your only responsibility is being on time at the pick up spot. 




King Henry Wine Tasting Tour of Bordeaux in Pessac Léognan. 

Bordeaux is located on the historic Garonne River. The Capital of Gironde Department in the Region of Aquitaine, South western France. It has served the world wine for over one thousand years.  

Pessac Léognan is the oldest wine area in Bordeaux. It previously supplied the claret wine to the English in the 12 century when they ruled Bordeaux during their 300 year reign of Aquitaine.


Our King Henry morning wine tasting tour is a great way to go back in time and enjoy not only red but also white wine. 




Napoleon wine tastings tour of Bordeaux in the Médoc region. 

Our Napoleon tour will allow you to discover some of the most prestigious awe inspiring Chateaus of Bordeaux and some may say even the world. 

The region is famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. You'll have a wonderful afternoon while enjoyed these chunky robust wines in a friendly atmosphere. 


To finish your memorable wine tasting tour you'll enjoy a delicious picnic amongst the majestic vineyards before returning back to the city of Bordeaux.




The Famous Monk wine tasting tour in Saint Émilion 

A common favourite for a Rustic Vines guest. You'll soon see why. Is it the famous sweet, fruity Merlot? Or the rolling hills covered in vines? Or maybe it's the ancient UNESCO world heritage site of Saint Émilion? 

Put all that together with a great company and you have a cocktail for a magic afternoon in the stunning Saint Émilion region. 

If you are on the Famous Monk morning tour please ensure you bring 5€ for a sandwich and drink in the town. 

You'll need food to help absorb the 10 or more wines you'll taste.  

This is the best way to do a wine tasting tour of Bordeaux we guarantee it. 
Our wine tasting tours are in English only.