Published on Oct, 2024
During our recent trip to Marbella, we enjoyed two wine tours (i.e., Ronda and Antequera) with Nicky, the founder and owner of Rootz Wine Tours.
We went directly through their website to enquire about tour availability. Nicky was quick to respond offering a date for the Ronda tour along with information about how the day is planned. Once we had accepted the date, her accounts department sent us an invoice which we paid in advance. We gave Nicky the details of our accommodation and she explained that she would be in touch a day or two before to confirm our collection time. As promised, the day before our tour, we received an email not just confirming when we would be picked up, but also details of the weather and advice on the winding mountainous route in the event that we suffered from car sickness.
Both days Nicky arrived to our accommodation with military precision and the brightest and warmest smile. Along our routes, we learned all about the regions we were driving through - from the history of winemaking in the region to interesting local events and sites, as well as her background in the wine industry. Nicky provided us with useful maps and tourist information for both Ronda and Antequera for our free time in the towns. And, as for the vineyards, each one that Nicky selected for the tours could not have been more different to the other; all were excellent! Her knowledge and enthusiasm for the product and region is absolutely infectious; and, the warmth and hospitality of our guides at the vineyards made our visits to each one special.
We had so much fun on both tours, we will definitely be booking again when we're next in Marbella!
