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Somerset Wine & Cheese Tour: Lunch Included!
480
Overview
Wine & Cheese in the Somerset Valleys offers an unforgettable journey through the West Country's finest flavors. This tour, led by sustainability expert Florence from GOOD: Stories in Food, is a unique blend of wine and cheese tasting, all while learning about the eco-friendly practices behind the delicious produce.
Guests escape to the beautiful Somerset countryside for a day dedicated to wine and cheese. The adventure includes lunch at a fabulous local spot, showcasing the region's best. The tour visits a natural, biodynamic vineyard with stunning views of Chew Valley Lake, where participants discover the biodynamic approach to wine-making and sample unique wines. It also stops at a dairy in Cheddar, where guests explore the village and tour a cheese-making facility to taste authentic cheddar cheese.
This experience includes lunch, alcoholic beverages, snacks, and transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle. It excludes any additional purchases made at the various stops. Experience the best of Somerset's wine and cheese while learning about sustainable farming, with an expert guide and carefully selected locations. 
Highlights
Taste Local Wines: Visit biodynamic vineyards and sample unique wines made with sustainable practices.
Enjoy Local Cheese: Tour a dairy in Cheddar and taste authentic cheddar cheese made in the village.
Delicious Lunch Included: Savor a lunch at a fabulous local spot featuring locally sourced ingredients.
Learn About Sustainability: Discover the eco-friendly farming practices behind the wine and cheese production.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally loved the tour, praising the beautiful scenery, knowledgeable guides, and delicious food and drink. Some wished for more time in Cheddar and better transportation.
Customers loved the beautiful scenery and the small group setting.
They enjoyed learning about wine and cheese making from knowledgeable guides.
Many reviewers praised the delicious lunch and the quality of the wine and cheese tastings.
The tour provided a relaxing and enjoyable day in the countryside.
Some customers felt that the time spent in Cheddar village was too short.
A few reviewers mentioned that the transportation could be improved.
The Journey
Limeburn Hill vineyard, Chew Magna
A natural, biodynamic vineyard with views over Chew Valley Lake. Offers insights into biodynamic viticulture and wine tasting.
The Pony, Chew Valley
A local spot for lunch featuring locally sourced ingredients, offering al fresco dining with views of the area.
Cheddar village
A charming village known for its cheese production. Home to a dairy that produces the only cheddar cheese made in Cheddar.
Dunleavy vineyard
A vineyard cultured with planet-friendly growing techniques and wine tasting.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes a delicious lunch, alcoholic beverages for tasting, snacks to enjoy, and comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle. It does not include personal shopping expenses or souvenirs purchased during the tour. The meeting point is in Bristol, and the tour returns to the same location. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for walking and exploring the vineyards and village.
Hot Tip
Many reviewers suggest taking advantage of the opportunity to purchase wine and cheese at the vineyards and dairy, as they make excellent souvenirs and gifts. Also, be sure to ask questions during the tours to learn more about the wine-making and cheese-making processes!
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