Fresno / Madera Wine Tour

One of America’s oldest grape-growing regions

Madera and Fresno County have a long tradition of producing wine and form one of the oldest grape-growing regions in America. We can take you on tours to enjoy the local wines and the beautiful family-owned vineyards that go back generations. These settlers came here in the late 1800s from different parts of the world and brought with them unique styles of winemaking.

This tour is 4 hours long, visiting up to 3 wineries.

What’s included

• Explore Fresno and Madera’s wineries with an experienced guide.
• Taste the wines, meet the winemakers, and don’t worry about the driving.
• We offer several different day tours visiting up to 3 wineries.
• In each winery you will taste several wines, and in some you will tour and learn the secrets of winemaking.

Pricing

$475 for 1-4 people. $110 per additional person. $250 deposit.

As a courtesy to the winery, good etiquette dictates that your group of 4-7 people purchase at least 2 bottles per winery, or your group of 8-12 people purchase at least 3-4 bottles at each winery.

Upgrades

• $250 for a Deluxe Bus for groups of 15 or more
• $125 for each additional hour
• $20 per person for a picnic lunch

The $250 deposit is for cleaning if any passenger disgorges during the trip.

6 reasons to hire us as your wine tour operator

1. A designated driver. If you plan on having a good time, let someone else worry about the driving. You need to go safely and come back home safely. No one wants to risk a DUI.

2. Pay tasting fees directly. Tasting fees at the wineries are not included in our tour price, allowing you to pay the wineries directly only for the tastings you choose to do.

3. Your insider “friend” in the business. As a tour operator, we have insider knowledge and established relationships with the wineries to maximize your wine-tasting experience. Why not enjoy a VIP experience?

4. We personalize. Let us personalize the tour for your group as much as possible. Learn about what makes each winery special, and what they’re known for. Our driver-guides are experienced in learning which other wineries you might enjoy based on your feedback.

5. Trust our integrity. Unlike some tour companies, we do not take commissions from wineries for bringing you to certain ones. Our emphasis is on making the best possible experience for you and your group.

6. Your local expert. We know the local land, vineyards, and stages of the development of grapes. We can provide a vineyard tour at your request.

What to expect on a wine tour with us

Whether you’re traveling on your own or as part of a group, expect to have a memorable and remarkable time. Be prepared to buy the wines you like on the tour, enjoy the ride, and have a good time with your friends and family.

A one-day trip through several wineries in Napa Valley or Sonoma is quite expensive, while a two-week excursion through Bordeaux, France, runs into the thousands. Just like elsewhere, here in the Central Valley we can personalize your experience to make it as exotic as you’d like. You can choose a group tour or a private tour.