Published on Feb, 2025

This is a fun day visiting well-known and lesser-known wineries chosen by Stel. The price might seem high compared to a hop on hop off tour, but you get so much more: no tasting fees or waiting around for the next bus, a very good lunch with wine (or other drink if you need a break), and of course all of Stel’s knowledge about wine and this area.

Published on Nov, 2024

Not just a "designated driver" so you can enjoy your wine. Stel is a wealth of knowledge not just about wine in general but about the local vineyards and the families that run them. I noticed that some of the other wine tours had a prescribed list of places they 'always' go to. Stel handpicked the cellar doors based on where we were likely to have the best experience (owner present, no other crowds). You can tell Stel is invested deeply in showcasing the best of the region and in ensuring guests have a great time.

Published on Oct, 2024

Great day, Stel really knew his stuff and was able to answer all of our questions. Absolute masterclass in wine, we learnt the basics before the first winery which really helped to distinguish the sight, smell and taste! Really enjoyed the day and all that it brought, would highly recommend for anyone considering!

Published on Aug, 2024

Stel organised a relaxing three winery plus lunch tour of the Derwent and Coal River Valleys for us (two couples) and we had a wonderful day. We appreciated Stel's warmth, genuine interest in us, his attention to detail and the great store of knowledge he provided about the region and wineries we visited. We visited Derwent Estate, Stefano Lubiana and Craigow wineries and had a lovely lunch at The Shed at Derwent Estate. The quality of the wines was high. Stel's communication and consideration throughout the development process was second-to-none and I can highly recommend his tours. Thanks, Stel! Kind regards, Peter, Judy, Karyn & Greg.

Published on Dec, 2023

We really enjoyed this tour. Thanks Stel for being our guide and explaining everything and for the detailed notes. We visited four wineries in total and tried a variety of wines at each. I think we got to taste from 6-12 wines at each, sparkling, whites and reds in different varieties, each with an explanation. On our tour we got to visit two wineries in the Derwent Valley area and two in the Coal River area, and stopped in at Richmond for lunch.