Sip, savor, and explore: Unveil the essence of South American wines with Iberian Wine Tours. Taste the passion of Argentina, feel the culture of Chile, and embrace the journey.
Payments Policy
Each tour has a deposit of $750 per person which is payable at booking. The balance of payment is due 90 days prior to the start of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
If you wish to cancel your booking, you need to confirm the cancellation in writing by email or letter. If you contact Iberian Wine Tours prior to confirming your cancellation we can advise you of the cancellation charges applicable to your situation. The cancellation charge is based on the number of days prior to the starting day of the trip booked. The charges are per person cancelling, as follows:
90 days or more – loss of deposit
89-60 days or more – 25%
59-30 days – 50%
29 days or less – 100%
Refund Policy
From time to time, tours do not reach the minimum number of bookings necessary to make the trip viable. We reserve the right to cancel or alter a tour in these circumstances. If we cancel the tour or make substantial alterations, we will advise you at least 60 days before departure and will offer you alternative dates or a full refund.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1. Wed 11th November
Morning departure from Solace Hotel central Santiago. Head for a tasting at Casas del Bosque one of the Casablanca Valley’s best wineries before a wine tasting and lunch at Kingston Family Vineyards a boutique producer of some lovely sauvignon blanc as well as some terrific Pinot Noir and Syrah in the Casablanca Valley. Free evening Santiago. B/L
Day 2. Thur 12th November
Head south to the remarkable Altair winery in the Cachapoal valley, with vineyards backed by the Andean foothills. Lunch is outdoors with their award winning wines. Check in at the Noi Blend near Santa Cruz. Dinner at the hotel. B/L/D
Day 3. Fri 13th November
Visit and tasting at Clos Apalta, one of Chile’s most prestigious wineries. Owned by the Lapostolle-Marnier (Grand Marnier, Château de Sancerre) family their world-class Clos Apalta, a Bordeaux blend, is recognised as one of South America’s finest wines. Lunch and tasting at Polkura. Best known for syrah from sloping vineyards, Polkura is one of Chile’s very best small producers. Its setting is as dramatic a wine tasting location as you will ever see. Free evening. B/L
Day 4. Sat 14th November
Cooking class at Pilar Rodriguez’s Wine Studio, alongside the historic Viu Manent winery. Pilar is one of Chile’s best know chefs who returned home after a marketing career in the USA. The focus is on high quality local ingredients and the best of Chile. Visit the winery afterwards for a tasting. Free evening. B/L
Day 5. Sun 15th November
Visit and lunch at Concha y Toro, one of the world’s biggest wineries. There is a tour of the gardens and original house before a premium tasting including Don Melchor, Chile’s original icon wine. Head to airport for early evening flight to Mendoza (to be booked separately).