Their organisation, selection of wineries was nothing short of amazing. We had private tastings at all the wineries,were shown and tasted wines that were not on the tasting lists or said Not for Tasting. All the cellar staff at the tastings were so knowledgeable and friendly and Lunch was absolutely delicious.
The vehicles were comfortable and spotless the knowledge that Gail had of the wines and wineries and her service made us feel so special, nothing was a problem , even when we said we grow a lot of Zinfindel at home , she found us one here.
If you are planning a trip to the Hunter Valley then one company you have to call is Aussie Wine Tours because if you dont then you haven't seen the Hunter Valley the way you should have.
Thanks again Gail and Peter we will be back
Charles and Lyn
It is this time of year when you need to round up a few of your favourite friends and book into one of our Private Wine Tours. We can show you some hidden secrets, small wineries off the beaten track get you behind the scenes and see how this tasty little grape turns into a luscious full bodied wine.
The 2011 Whites and 2010 Reds are starting to appear on the cellar door tasting lists and we know where to find the best of the best.
So if you want to try something new ,something old , something borrowed or something cool, give us a call and we can put together a grape escape for you and your friends.
Well what a day! I was empowered to organise a wine tour for John and Andrea with secret instructions that I had to find nice romantic places for them to enjoy the wine and set the scene for John to pop the question. Started the day at Peterson Champagne House where the lovely couple enjoyed a bottle of bubbles and cheese on the deck. Then onto Audrey Wilkinson where after a short tasting both ventured out onto the the grassed area with a picnic blanket and bottle of wine [thank you Mary Anne] After a glass or two the nerves were gone and the question was popped. I heard the response in the car park a happy laugh from Andrea and a big cuddle for John [job done] After they had finished their wine I moved the happy couple [ring on finger] to Ivanhoe where they enjoyed a bottle of Semillion on the deck overlooking the vineyard. Congratulations to you both and may your life together be a long and happy one.
Dont forget if you have a little time off over the festive season why not pop up to the Hunter for a Private Wine Tour so you can re-stock your cellar with some more of your favourite wine.
Thank you all for your support during 2010 and hopefully we will see you all in 2011
Best Wishes
Peter and Gail
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So if you are looking for the experience of a lifetime give Aussie a call or drop them an email you wont be disappointed.
With over 150 cellar doors it is hard for even the most frequent visitor to find some of these small boutique little outlets without the aid of some assistance. The majority of visitors do or have used local Wine Tour Companies to show them around but like any business the idea is to make money not waste it therefore many bus operators just drive around the block so to speak to reduce costs and don't get me wrong it can be a very interesting block but their pick up locations,lunch and designated stops form the itinerary that so many take. This means a lot of the small unknown wineries are missed. Many of these smaller wineries cannot also cater for bus groups and therefore are often missed for this reason.
Many visitors will then select a designated driver and try to visit the wineries of their choice relying on information they have gathered from out of date publications and simply give up and revert to going to the large commercial wineries for peace of mind.
Well at AUSSIE WINE TOURS this is not the case. We only offer PRIVATE HUNTER VALLEY WINE TOURS our tours are customised to suit you ,your tastes and distance is not an object. If we wanted to go around in circles we would drive trotters not Hire Cars. We keep up to date with the new releases,new cellar doors, local and major wine show results so when you ask about a style of wine we know where the good ones are.
So the next time you are thinking of coming to the Hunter Valley to do a Hunter Valley Wine Tour think AUSSIE because "We'll show you what you cant find!'
Apples are not Apples when it comes to wine tours. If you are going to ring around and compare prices then you have to compare quality. We are featured in Australia's BEST wine tours", WHY? read the title! Because that is what we offer The Best Wine Tour Experience. We are not the cheapest, we are not the dearest we are just the BEST! Do you buy the cheapest apples in the supermarket or buy the freshest? Well wine tours are the same. My Wife Gail and I are the only two Chauffeurs /guides that we use. This ensures a consistant level of quality and experience, we are local, we have exceptional wine and area knowledge. I personally have visited over 100 cellar doors we keep up with new releases and what is available where and when and if we don't know something we will find out before days end. We can normally arrange private tastings at most wineries and can pull strings to get you into the top restaurants. WHY? you ask. Because when you are the best you have the best customers and when you have the best customers the best wineries and restaurants want to see YOU. If you are after an outstanding tour with professional personalised service then look at the stats not the price. Ring us today ,Have a chat and we can tell you why you don't need to ring anywhere else.
So if you are coming to the Hunter Valley and want a Private Tour around the Vineyards but want the flexibility of choosing your own itinerary then give us a call or drop us an email /comment and we can discuss your needs.