Hidden Gems Winery Tours - France

01/06/2026

HIDDEN GEMS 2026 SCHEDULE – FRIDAY WINE TASTINGS / DEGUSTATIONS DES VINS DE VENDREDI

12 JUNE – CELEBRATE HIDDEN GEMS WINERY TOURS SECOND SEASON!
I’ll be pouring some of my favorites from around Southwest France for you to taste. No guided tasting this time, but I’ll always be happy to talk about the wines. There will be something for everyone, and most definitely some bubbly to kick off 2026 for HGWT.
Price*: 10€ (you’ll get 5€ off as a token of my thanks for your support when you buy 6 or more bottles)

3 JULY – SUMMER WINES
In this guided tasting, you’ll discover wines from Southwest France that are summer-perfect, just waiting for the next canicule, BBQ, garden party, or, OK, just about any day from now until Autumn settles in. These wines were meant to be paired with a bit of heat (both in temperature and in terms of spicy foods) but are delicious enough to hold their own.
Price*: 25€

28 AUGUST – PREMIUM TASTING / FALL PREVIEW + BLIND TASTING
This will be a guided tasting of top-shelf wines suitable for cooler temperatures, “les Cuvées Prestiges” so to speak. We should be seeing some newly released 2025 reds around now.
Price*: 40€

25 SEPTEMBER – OTHER THAN BERGERAC
Have you discovered the intensely dark, fruit-forward Negrette of Fronton? The indigenous Gaillac varietals with fun names like Loin de l’œil? The Russian link to Cahors Malbec? Two hours won’t be long enough to learn about these interesting appellations that also make deliciously more-ish wines, but we will give it a good go in this guided tasting!
Price: 30€

20 NOVEMBER – IT’S THE HOLIDAY SEASON…
And this guided tasting will be in plenty of time to select party-appropriate wines for the season, for whatever holidays party you’ll be going to or hosting.
Price: 40€ (as a small holiday gift to you, you’ll get 5€ off when you buy 6 or more bottles)

Here’s how it works.
1. Reserve your selected tasting(s) by email: [email protected] or WhatsApp +33 786544016
2. You’ll receive a response within 24 hours
3. Additional details will be provided a week before
3. Tastings will generally be from 5PM to 7PM
4. For guided tastings, we’ll taste 4 – 5 bottles where you’ll learn about each wine – the terroir, the varietal, the style in which the wine was made, the winemaker
5. Professional wine glasses, tasting notes, and water from our very own local source will be provided
6. Wine will be available for purchase at the end of each tasting. Pre-orders are possible

* Subscribe for access to all 2026 scheduled tastings for 100€ instead of 145€. Five-euro credits towards purchases are not included as part of this offer

(Map courtesy of Wine Scholar Guild)

24/05/2026

🍷 Discover Southwest France’s wines — without leaving home 🍷

Looking for a unique experience during your stay in the Périgord Noir?

Enjoy a private guided wine tasting in the comfort of your home, villa, holiday rental, birthday celebration, or wherever you’d like to gather with friends and family.

This relaxed and interactive tasting introduces you to the distinctive wines, grape varieties, terroirs, traditions, and stories of Southwest France.

Taste wines from regions such as Bergerac, Cahors, Gaillac, Fronton, and more — carefully selected based on your interests and preferences.

Perfect for:
• Holiday groups & villa stays
• Birthdays & celebrations
• Couples & friends
• Wine lovers of all levels

Why choose an at-home tasting?
Many wineries keep limited hours or close on certain days, and winery visits can easily take up an entire day. This experience gives you the flexibility to enjoy and discover the region’s wines at your own pace — in a relaxed, personal setting.

Available 7 days a week, including holidays
Starting from €40 per person (based on 8 tastings)

Message me directly for details or to reserve your private tasting experience 🍷

09/03/2026

🍷 A quick update from Hidden Gems Winery Tours!

Our website is temporarily offline due to a technical hiccup with the website builder. I'm currently working on an even better solution so we can soon share our wine experiences, upcoming events, and Dordogne wine adventures in a brand-new space.

✨ The good news? Our private wine tours and in-home tastings are still running!

If you're visiting the beautiful Dordogne, Bergerac, Cahors, or Gaillac wine regions, I’d love to guide you through unforgettable vineyard landscapes, introduce you to passionate winemakers, and enjoy authentic tastings of incredible Southwest France wines.

📅 To book a wine experience or ask a question:
📞 Call or WhatsApp Kareen: 07 86 54 40 16
📧 Email: [email protected]

Whether you're looking for a private winery tour, wine tasting experience, or a relaxed day discovering hidden vineyards, I’d love to hear from you.

Stay tuned—our new website is coming soon! 🍇🍷

18/02/2026

Offered by one of my favorite wine resources, Wine Folly, and sponsored by Chateau Sainte Michelle (also a favorite!), an educational course on American Cabernet Sauvignon that can be completed in a couple of hours. At the end, you'll also receive a certificate of your accomplishment with a minimum 80% score. Don't worry, if you don't pass the first time, you can try again ;)
The course is free for a limited time:
https://ctrk.klclick.com/l/01KEV2FP8ZW0X72FPEAG516YWV_7

If you take this course *good luck* and let me know what you thought of it 🍷

Cabernet Sauvignon is the most influential red grape in the United States — but it doesn’t taste the same everywhere. In this course, you’ll explore American Cabernet through its benchmark expressions, comparing how climate, geography, and winemaking philosophy shape the grape across top regio...

15/02/2026

Bonjour fellow wine enthusiasts 🍷🍷🍷

Our website is being refreshed, but private wine experiences are fully available.
✨ Private winery tours
✨ In-home tastings
✨ NEW: take exceptional local wines home or have them shipped to you

Whether you're visiting the region or planning a special experience, now is the perfect time to book.

Contact Kareen for information, questions, and bookings:
📩 [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp 07 86 54 40 16

SANTÉ 🥂

19/11/2025

The wineries are open through the winter and so is Hidden Gems. Why not book a winery tour through Bergerac, Cahors, or Gaillac? In these quiet months, we'll be able to meander through the stunning landscapes in peace and to learn plenty about how this year's vintage is looking.

If you prefer to stay in the warmth and comfort of your gîte or villa, I'll be happy to come to you for a couple of hours to take you through a personalized tasting journey of wines from the area. I'll bring the wine glasses so you'll have no washing up, and I'll also leave any unemptied bottles with you to finish at your leisure🤩

Please contact Kareen to find out more:
WhatsApp 07 86 54 40 16
Email [email protected]

Look forward to hearing from you soon 🍷🍷🍷

21/08/2025

How to choose between a winery tour in Gaillac, Cahors, or Bergerac? See the comparison grid below 🍇🍷🍇

Or why not visit all three on our multi-day tour 🤩

I would love to help you organize an ideal wine experience in these ready-to-be-discovered gems steeped in rich history, traditional cuisine, and stunning landscapes.

Contact Kareen directly:
[email protected] or WhatsApp (+33) 07 86 54 40 16