Ribera del Duero Wine Tour from Madrid with 3 Wineries & Lunch

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Beautiful experience in the Ribera del Duero region. We had a pick up just outside our hotel in the centre of Madrid and enjoyed the drive together with our guide, Michael Pope. He gave us lot of information and also some fun facts about the area and was very easy to talk to. We got to visit 3 different winemakers and they were all so friendly and you could really see the love they had for their vineyards. The area is amazing, and we would really love to go back one more time. Michael also organised a lunch at a local restaurant and the food was good and the staff were so kind and service minded. Michael is fluent in english and spanish and the tour doesn't feel "touristy" in any way.

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A Personal and Authentic Wine Experience

Michael is an exceptional guide. Me and my girlfriend had a honeymoon experience lol. Before the tour, Michael asked if there was any particular bodega I wanted to visit, but I told him I trusted his criteria — and it was definitely the right choice. The three bodegas he took us to were all very different and incredibly special. What made the experience unique was how personal it felt. We were able to talk directly with the owners, their spouses, or their children, and they were the ones giving us the tours. It felt very authentic and one-on-one. Michael also knows a lot about wine and is a great conversationalist. He picked us up, drove us to every vineyard, and the food was delicious. I’m sure he could also arrange visits to larger, more well-known wineries if that’s what you’re looking for, but as he explained, those tours are usually bigger and you lose the personal touch which I would recommend. Just trust him you will not be unsatisfied.

Response from the operator: Hi Esteban, Many thanks for taking the time to write a review, I appreciate your kind words and am pleased that you both enjoyed the day! If either of you need anything at all, you know where to find me. All the best, Michael

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Unreliable and missed a day of vacation because of this.

Cancelled one business day before with no explanation and no call or text for 2 people for $1,000 USD. Thankfully I checked my email because we got in the evening before and were expecting to do this tour the next morning. Don’t plan around this guy. There are plenty of other options. Of course he cancelled after it was too late to book another tour and this was a weekend trip. Thanks for wasting 1/3 of our holiday.

Response from the operator: Hi Jared, I’m genuinely sorry for the disappointment this caused and I completely understand how frustrating it must have been, especially on a short weekend trip. I cancelled the tour on Thursday morning for a Saturday departure due to a personal matter outside of my control. This is something I take very seriously. In fact, it’s only the second tour I’ve had to cancel in over two years of operating, and I often go to great lengths to honour bookings, even working through illness when possible. Vine Travel is a small, independent operation. When alternative guides weren’t available on this occasion, I felt it was more responsible to cancel than to deliver an experience that didn’t meet the standard people expect and pay for. I did send a cancellation email as soon as the decision was made, along with a recommendation for another operator, but I appreciate that if you were travelling at the time, this may not have reached you quickly enough. I regret the impact this had on your plans and I’m truly sorry it affected your holiday. While rare, these situations are never taken lightly, and clear communication and fairness to guests remain a priority for me. If you need to discuss anything else, you can write to me at michael@vine-travel.com I hope your trip to Madrid is still enjoyable despite the disappointment caused here. Best, Michael

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Absolutely perfect day of wineries!

My wife and I did a private wine tour with Michael based on the recommendation of friends of ours that had done a tour with him earlier this year that they loved! And my wife and I would totally agree! He picked out 3 unique wineries as well as had a wealth of knowledge about not just wine but the area in general. We have already said we would like to do a return trip to Madrid with the whole family and the number one thing we would do is book a tour with Michael again! Thanks from the Bruners!

Response from the operator: Hi Rhett, Many thanks for your kind words, it was a pleasure to spend the day with you and Autumn. Look forward to welcoming you back to Spain. Best, M

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Fabulous wine tour!

This was an outstanding wine tour led by Michael. He was very knowledgeable about the industry and the area and was exceptionally patient with all of my questions. The tour never felt rushed and door to door pickup was a huge plus. We visited 3 wineries and they were all excellent but different for a well rounded view. The suckling lamb lunch was outstanding and highly recommended. Hard to imagine giving this a higher rating and would do this again in a heartbeat.

Response from the operator: Hi Alex, and many thanks for your kind review. It was a pleasure to spend the day with you both, and glad you enjoyed the visits. Always love to spend the day with foodies and talk about restaurants, foods and wine during the day. You know where I am if you need anything at all. Best, Michael

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