Halbtägige Weintour in kleiner Gruppe auf Madeira

Susana war die netteste und sehr sympathische. Sie kam pünktlich, um uns abzuholen und war ein toller Fahrer. Sie gab uns viele Informationen über die Insel und gab uns Tipps, wo zu erkunden. Würde empfehlen!

The winery was beautiful, but note that on Madeira the "wineries" only grow the grapes. They all send them to a central facility to be pressed, fermented and bottled, so there are no wine making operations to see. Tasted 6 wines with cheese, toasts, and cured meats, and were invited to spend as much time as we wanted after the tasting to sit, pour another glass of any we tasted and enjoy the scenery. We didn't have any control over the pacing of the winery tour. After the last tasting was poured and we got back in the van it, was about 25 minutes later than the driver originally recommended. We got to Cabo Girao which was fortunately not crowded, spent 15-20 minutes checking out the views and glass floor over the cliff. Got back to the van ready to see the last planned stop at Cabo da Roca, but the driver announced "time is up" and brought us back to our hotels. I understand they probably have timing issues if there are later tours to be accommodated, but they really should have made sure the guide at the winery knew our schedule. Better yet, if you are considering this tour, consider doing a winery tour separately from other sight seeing tours. The wineries are all located in very remote areas up very winding roads, and should be enjoyed thoroughly and un-rushed. Many offer a full day with lunch. Also note that there is a difference between "Madeira wine" and "wine made in Madeira". This winery produces regular table wine, not fortified Madeira, so whatever you book, make sure it's the wine and winery type you're specifically interested in.

Susannah holte uns pünktlich in unserem Hotel ab und wir fuhren direkt hinaus zum Weingut. Die Strecke war etwas windig und das letzte Stück sehr holprig, aber Susannah kam mit allen Bedingungen sehr gut zurecht. Sie war sehr informativ und wir lernten viel über die Insel, als sie fuhr. Das Weingut selbst war in schöner Landschaft. Die Tour war sehr gut organisiert. Wir probierten sechs Weine (sehr wenig Essen zur Verfügung gestellt, um es zu probieren und die eigentliche Verkostung war ein wenig gehetzt, da eine große Party nach uns kam) . Wir haben auch noch ein volles Glas von jedem der 6 Weine danach. Danach ging es auf die Glasbrücke und dann in ein kleines Fischerdorf, wo Churchill offenbar malte. Die Stopps hier waren sehr kurz, was uns gefiel. Wir waren um 6 zu Hause: 20 Uhr nach Beginn um 14 Uhr. Gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, interessante Tour.