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Bordeaux SIP Wine Tours
Bordeaux SIP Wine Tours
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Join wine expert Nicolle Croft and her wine specialist guides to visit the fabulous wine region of Bordeaux on your own customised private tour. Over twenty years of experience, enables Nicolle to open doors and organise visits that truly go behind the scenes and meet the passionate people that make the wine. The big famous châteaux are wonderful to see and we love to show too the smaller producer (SIP: Small Independent Producer) in private wine tours that get to the real heart of Bordeaux wines! My guides are all professional wine people specialist in winetasting and having fun!
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Hinstock, UK19 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Nicolle has a real skill matched with great passion. We learnt so much about both the wine and the region. Nicolle led an hours tasting/tuition in our rented house and then later we toured two vineyards and also drove by some of the great chateau. in all 5 hours well spent. Thoroughly recommend SIP wine Tours.
Written August 21, 2020
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Vic_C888
Cebu City, Philippines17 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
I came to know about Nicole through a blog, and took the chance to book a private tour for me & my wife around St. Emillion and Pomerol.
It was by far the best decision we made. Nicole picked us up at the place we stayed in, and that whole day we spent with her going through the chateaus, the stories of vineyards, the conversation about wine and insights about Bordeaux gave us an experience that wonderfully unforgettable.
We met a guide in the morning and found new friend as our day ended.
Definitely recommend Nicole if you want to experience a real, unfiltered Bordeaux wine tour.
Thank you Nicole!
It was by far the best decision we made. Nicole picked us up at the place we stayed in, and that whole day we spent with her going through the chateaus, the stories of vineyards, the conversation about wine and insights about Bordeaux gave us an experience that wonderfully unforgettable.
We met a guide in the morning and found new friend as our day ended.
Definitely recommend Nicole if you want to experience a real, unfiltered Bordeaux wine tour.
Thank you Nicole!
Written December 16, 2023
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Dolly
United Kingdom907 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
We booked (four of us) for 2 weekdays with Nicholle in November. It was absolutely fantastic. We’ve been fortunate to go on wine tours in other places and I would say this was the best!
She was able to book our one vineyard request the other 5 we left to her (3 each day) and we were really delighted with her choice - it was all very informative and interesting too.
Don’t hesitate - get in touch with her and she’ll do her best!
Read her book (Sip by SIP) and you’ll get an idea of her breadth of knowledge.
She was able to book our one vineyard request the other 5 we left to her (3 each day) and we were really delighted with her choice - it was all very informative and interesting too.
Don’t hesitate - get in touch with her and she’ll do her best!
Read her book (Sip by SIP) and you’ll get an idea of her breadth of knowledge.
Written November 19, 2023
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Dana C
Santa Rosa, CA155 contributions
May 2022
Hands down, this is the best wine tour we've had. When we travel, we "chase the grapes." If there is the opportunity to take a wine tour, we will. As a result we've toured and tasted in many countries and many wine regions. Nicolle, put together the best tour we've ever experienced. Nicolle is an author, a sommelier, and an educator. I'm not sure you could find a more qualified guide for the Bordeaux region.
We only had two days so we spent one day in the Medoc region and one in St. Emilion. We barely touched the surface of Bordeaux but every winery, every experience Nicolle arranged for use was extraordinary. We learned what makes the Bordeaux region and the appelations within the region unique. We tasted exceptional wines. We enjoyed good food. And we learned a lot. We will definately will return - and the next time we will spend more than two days here and have Nicolle continue our Bordeaux education.
We only had two days so we spent one day in the Medoc region and one in St. Emilion. We barely touched the surface of Bordeaux but every winery, every experience Nicolle arranged for use was extraordinary. We learned what makes the Bordeaux region and the appelations within the region unique. We tasted exceptional wines. We enjoyed good food. And we learned a lot. We will definately will return - and the next time we will spend more than two days here and have Nicolle continue our Bordeaux education.
Written May 31, 2022
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Thanks Dana. Your group of friends are bonded by the love of wine. It gave me much pleasure to be able to share with you the region, the wines and people. We learned about Bordeaux wine in a relaxed and enjoyable way and as you say we just scratched the surface - so I look forward to seeing you all again here soon for more laughs and learning. I look forward to it!
Written June 5, 2022
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Jackiestone1
Boca Raton, FL14 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We had the most wonderful personal day. Everything was customized to our liking- Nicolle arranged the best combination of a day in St Emilion - from large Chateaus to a tiny family owned Chateau. Our guide Emmanuelle was fabulous. She explained the region, the terroir and was wonderful and FUN! They arranged a small local lunch that was overlooking a beautiful vineyard. We can’t wait to come back to do the other region.
Written September 30, 2023
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SeattleDP
Seattle, WA5 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
My wife and I were in Bordeaux for only a few days and wanted to have a focused wine day versus trying to map out our own itinerary. I contacted Nicole who was wonderful to work with.
She scheduled us for a full day "right bank" wine tour with Francois who was great. His knowledge of the Bordeaux wine region was exceptional and was able to show us areas and history that we never would have received elsewhere.
The chateaux that we visited were amazing and as they were private bookings, we had the full attention of the host.
Time to wander in the town of St. Emillion was scheduled into the day and we would return there in a heartbeat - if for no other reason than to secure a table in a small square, enjoy a glass of a beautiful Grand Cru Classe, and watch the world go by.
Highly recommend Nicole and her wine tours.
She scheduled us for a full day "right bank" wine tour with Francois who was great. His knowledge of the Bordeaux wine region was exceptional and was able to show us areas and history that we never would have received elsewhere.
The chateaux that we visited were amazing and as they were private bookings, we had the full attention of the host.
Time to wander in the town of St. Emillion was scheduled into the day and we would return there in a heartbeat - if for no other reason than to secure a table in a small square, enjoy a glass of a beautiful Grand Cru Classe, and watch the world go by.
Highly recommend Nicole and her wine tours.
Written April 15, 2018
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David S
Washington DC, DC65 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
My wife and I recently traveled with another couple to Bordeaux - I would describe us as "wine enthusiasts" having previously traveled to other wine producing regions, but we knew less of Bordeaux. Bordeaux SIP Wine Tours, and our phenomenal guide (Antonio) stepped in with the perfect two-day introduction and experience. The arrangements in advance were incredibly easy and seamless; Ms. Croft and Antonio gathered information about our level of knowledge, tastes and preferences, and arranged a terrific two-day itinerary. It was a great value for two full day excursions, and we made deposits/payment by PayPal. We wanted to explore both the Left and Right Banks, and were looking for some variety; we couldn't have asked for a better schedule. Each of the four of us had different favorites.
Our guide, Antonio (originally from Sardinia, but a long-time resident of Bordeaux), was truly wonderful. He picked us up at our hotel in downtown Bordeaux each morning in a comfortable van and whisked us away to wine country. His English is impeccable, and he combined a deep knowledge of Bordeaux winemaking with a terrific (and welcome) sense of humor. He quickly adapted to our individual interests and style - he has personal opinions and preferences, but was careful not to interfere with our tastes and exploration. We actually had to beg Antonio for his personal favorites because he didn't want to unnecessarily influence us.
Antonio's (and Ms. Croft's) choices of wineries and other sights for the itinerary were perfect. They selected a excellent mix, while taking our preferences and interests into account - Chateaus of different sizes, styles and appellations kept us engaged and excited for two consecutive days. Every time we were sad to leave a Chateau, he had a new surprise ahead of us. The pacing was perfect, and it never became a "death march of wine" (which we have experienced elsewhere). Antonio built in relaxing and charming lunches where we could sample some additional wines from Chateaus we would not be visiting, as well as some excellent foo. He also scheduled some downtime to explore (e.g., the beautiful village of St. Emillion).
We were very sad to leave Antonio at the end of the tour - he had begun to feel like family.
Our guide, Antonio (originally from Sardinia, but a long-time resident of Bordeaux), was truly wonderful. He picked us up at our hotel in downtown Bordeaux each morning in a comfortable van and whisked us away to wine country. His English is impeccable, and he combined a deep knowledge of Bordeaux winemaking with a terrific (and welcome) sense of humor. He quickly adapted to our individual interests and style - he has personal opinions and preferences, but was careful not to interfere with our tastes and exploration. We actually had to beg Antonio for his personal favorites because he didn't want to unnecessarily influence us.
Antonio's (and Ms. Croft's) choices of wineries and other sights for the itinerary were perfect. They selected a excellent mix, while taking our preferences and interests into account - Chateaus of different sizes, styles and appellations kept us engaged and excited for two consecutive days. Every time we were sad to leave a Chateau, he had a new surprise ahead of us. The pacing was perfect, and it never became a "death march of wine" (which we have experienced elsewhere). Antonio built in relaxing and charming lunches where we could sample some additional wines from Chateaus we would not be visiting, as well as some excellent foo. He also scheduled some downtime to explore (e.g., the beautiful village of St. Emillion).
We were very sad to leave Antonio at the end of the tour - he had begun to feel like family.
Written October 24, 2017
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jljones78
Austin7 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
We spent two and a half great days with Nicolle visiting chateaus on both banks and Sauternes. She is incredibly knowledgeable and has a passion for wine that is unmistakable. I feel that she is able to open doors to outsiders that otherwise would be closed, which is more of a necessity in Bordeaux than wine regions in the US. She was able to arrange several intimate visits and we were able to see some properties with incredible histories. I would not hesitate to contact her again on our next visit.
Written March 17, 2017
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HungryHoolia
Kennewick, WA36 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
We just returned from 20 days touring France, and one clear highlight of this fantastic trip was our day with Nicolle touring the St Emilion area. Nicolle arranged for sightseeing in St Emilion, and tasting at three chateaux, including a lovely picnic lunch at one of the chateau. Nicolle was very knowledgeable of wineries in the region, and cheerfully educated us on the geology of the region, the classification system, the wines, and even some of the intriguing "politics" of wine making in Bordeaux. We appreciate Nicolle's connections in the industry as well. We'd recommend this tour to anyone seriously interested in wine.
Written June 26, 2014
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Joe77062
Houston, TX310 contributions
Sep 2021
Just returned (Sept 21) from France where we (3 couples) had a fun day of wine touring in the Medoc with Nicolle. She took us to 3 wineries in the region plus a fourth for lunch. She is full of knowledge about France and the Bordeaux wine region and we all were impressed with her knowledge and ability to explain things to our group. Our favorite stop with the family winery of Chateau Angludet with a personal tour by one of the family. Unfortunately, we could not buy the wine there, but we managed to drink enough.
Written September 28, 2021
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Thanks Joe! It is very important when learning about wine to have fun too - we certainly did!
Written October 15, 2021
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How do we contact SIP Wine tours to book a private tour. Interested in the period b
Written July 2, 2018
aimhigh1412
Oslo, Norway
Hello 😊
I would like to inquire SIP for a day tour. It will be between June 12 to 14, 2019.
Hope to hear from you.
Thank you.
Written April 8, 2019
Thanks Kurt! Loved receiving your lovely group and hope to see you again soon! Nicolle
Written June 14, 2019
I would like to learn how to contact Nicole too please. Thanks
Written March 22, 2018
You can contact me via my website or directly via Tripadvisor. Whichever you choose I normally respond quickly (sorry about this example I didnt see these litte boxes at teh bottom of the screen! but will check from now on!). Often myself and clients coming on a tour share over 20 emails so their day or tour on tour with us is exactly tailored to their needs and desires and turns out hopefully to be the trip of a lifetime!
Written June 15, 2019
Apparently, I cannot provide my email on this link. If you ask one of your questions, I will reply and see if there is another way to just talk to you or email you. I will need to check my emails from Nicole but will be happy to share! Regards, Jo
Written March 12, 2018
Can you tell me how much it cost for a day with Nicole to visit wineries ? thank you
Written October 6, 2016
My day's are private and specially put together depending on the demands of my clients so it is best to contact me directly.
Written February 4, 2017
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