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The birthplace of pizza, pasta di Gragnano and mozzarella di bufala. And it’s also the home to a long history of fine winemaking, with over 100 native and some of the country’s best white wines.
Norman abbeys, châteaux with their glazed rooftops, charming villages and some of finest chardonnay and pinot noir in the world make Burgundy a historic region with a glorious heritage.
WE TAKE YOU BEYOND THE AVERAGE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
Join us and discover incredible,
world-class food and wine tours and experiences
Criterion Wine Tours creates hand-crafted wine tours and wine experiences for discerning travellers. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast, wine connoisseur, or a complete beginner developing a newfound love for wine, our tours are unique escapes that combine great wine, gourmet and regional cuisine, and culture.
WORLD-CLASS WINES
A wine tour with us immerses you into the ever-evolving fare of world-class wines, outstanding fresh produce, culinary masterpieces and a vibrant and expanding landscape of boutique wine producers and makers.
EXPERIENCE & CONNECTIONS
We provide authentic experiences in every destination, respecting the culture, location and local people of the region. Our strong connections with expert winemakers means we can offer you unique winery experiences and interesting destinations whenever you travel with us.
Wine, Food & culture from around the world
Discover the best in wine holidays
PREMIUM BURGUNDY WINE TOUR
22-26 June 2022
5 days, 4 nights
Home to the finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the world. Join us on a premium Burgundy wine tour and experience the very best wine, vineyards and cuisine that this famous region has to offer.
champagne weekend tour
15-17 July 2022
3 days, 2 nights
Our most popular wine tour is back! Discover the miles of cellars dug out of chalk where millions of bottle age gracefully, learn how champagne is made, and discover what makes it so special.
Piedmont WINE TOUR
02-06 November 2022
5 days, 4 nights
White truffle hunting, Barolo wine, unparalleled cuisine and UNESCO World Heritage vineyards. Discover Piedmont’s elegant charm offering centuries of winemaking and gastronomy.
Criterion Wine Tours is a specialist wine tours operator, offering hand-crafted wine tours to some of the best wine destinations in the world. Taste your way through thousands of varietals and vintages all around the world, guided by experienced wine experts and wine makers.
Hand-Crafted Wine Tours
With world-class wines, outstanding landscapes and a passionate desire to share the very best the world has to offer, our wine tours are a truly memorable experience.
Food & Wine Tastings
Experience the fabulous gastronomy of restaurants you’ve always want to dine in, with wines to match every course. Definitely something you don’t want to miss!
Corporate & Private Wine Events
Build team spirit over a fine Bordeaux. Entertain your clients, colleagues and friends with bespoke wine tastings and tours to some of the finest wine regions in the world.
Discover the perfect wine tasting experience. From virtual wine tastings, to Bring Your Own (BYO) food and wine gatherings at some of the best restaurants in London, Criterion Wine Tours offers a light-hearted, fun and enjoyable events in the company of like-minded food and wine enthusiasts.
3- Course Lunch & Seasonal Bellini
A great opportunity to enjoy delicious food in a fabulous restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide. Join us for a delectable array of modern European cuisine and quaffable seasonal Bellini!
3-Course Lunch @ 28-50 Chelsea
French and modern European cuisine combine at 28°-50° Wine Workshop and Kitchen to offer simple, seasonal dishes and an award-winning wine collection.
Alsace Wine Masterclass
Known for it’s rich, intense white wines, there’s plenty of variety to explore with wines from Alsace. This month’s wine masterclass will include a tasing of top-quality Grand Crus (and a couple of other to finish 😉). Join us!
From the science of tannins to little-known Italian grapes, Criterion Wine Tours’ Wine Stories are focused on telling the story of unique wines, wine tours, winemakers and wine regions from some of the best destinations around the world.
Not all rosé wines are created equal – in colour at least! At one extreme, the palest of pale pink which you could mistake for a white wine, to the other, a deep rich red which would put some light reds in the shade.
Wine Tasting in South Africa?
17-26 February 2023
South Africa has some of the most beautiful scenery of any wine region of the world and late February is the perfect time to visit. This tour offers the highlights of the Cape Peninsula – the sights and spectacular setting of Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world; wine tastings in several different wine regions including Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Robertson and Hemel-en-Aarde.