Scott and his company does everything right. This is the tour for you if you want to learn about wines and winemaking. You will meet with the owners and/or wine makers at small family owned wineries, often not even open to the public.
My husband and I joined 5 other people on a Monday and Scott took us to 3 wineries. We loved everything about the day; from the scenery to the vineyards and the gorgeous homes.
I had been a little concerned about spending the day drinking wine and although a lunch was promised, had stashed some snacks in my backpack. My snacks, not needed. In addition to the delicious organic lunch which we enjoyed on the porch of a small vineyard, with the owner/winemaker; we were treated to high quality cheese and fruit trays. All the bottled water we could drink was also included.
Each of the three wineries visited were unique. At each we were welcomed and brought to a lovely setting, usually inside the owners home where wine glasses and listings of wines awaited us. We walked some vineyards with owners, learned about growing and pruning and even fed some goats at one place.
While enjoying the wine tastings, we learned about winemaking from these experts and were encouraged to ask questions.
Each time, we were treated as guests and as if talking with us was the only thing the guys had to do this day. There were no other tour groups anxiously awaiting their turns.
These winemakers are proud of their work and at each winery we heard the personal stories of how the winery was started.
Lunch was delicious, Scott was an efficient and thoughtful host. Wish I could give more than five stars.