Private Wine Tours
Bold reds, terraced vineyards, and scenic river drives across both the Northern and Southern Rhône. Each itinerary is crafted for private groups seeking character-driven wines, dramatic landscapes, and warm hospitality in scenic river towns.
The Northern Rhône is famous for single-varietal Syrah from appellations including Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Cornas, as well as Viognier whites from Condrieu. The Southern Rhône is best known for Grenache-dominated blends, particularly from Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
The Northern Rhône produces single-varietal wines from steep granite terraces — Syrah for reds, Viognier and Marsanne for whites. The Southern Rhône has a warmer, more Mediterranean climate and produces blended wines from multiple grape varieties, with Grenache typically dominant.
A focused 4-day tour of the Northern Rhône, based in Tain-l’Hermitage, is the ideal introduction to the region’s key appellations. A tour covering both the Northern and Southern Rhône typically requires 6 to 7 days.
Tain-l’Hermitage is the ideal base for exploring the Northern Rhône. The town sits directly below the famous Hermitage hill and is within easy reach of Côte-Rôtie, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, and Cornas appellations.
Northern Rhône Syrah is grown on steep, terraced granite slopes, giving it a distinctive peppery, mineral character quite different from warmer-climate Syrah. The best examples from Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie are among the longest-lived red wines in the world.
