"Thanks for another great tour. You are a master at putting together interesting, innovative and surprising tours with a combination of fine wine, good food and interesting culture. Each of the ten tours that we have been on with you has been unique and each had its own character. We have a lot of good memories of people, places, meals and wine."
  Bill Pugh, Pennsylvania (veteran of Vin's Tours)

"July just wasn't July without being on a wine trip with you, so enclosed is my Burgundy deposit for 2003! Since my first trip with you was Champagne and Burgundy 1990, it felt necessary to return now that I know a few more things. This time I will actually be able to appreciate the Romanée Conti Vineyards and I promise not to get lost at Clos de Vougeot as I did twelve years ago!"
  Penny Marland, Connecticut (veteran of Vin's Tours)

"Thank you again for two wonderful tours. Piedmont was outstanding and Tuscany was super. I have just completed putting our pictures in a scrapbook, so I was able to relive all the fantastic times. Each page comes alive with wonderful memories of great wine, great food and great traveling companions."
  Elaine Lazarus, California (veteran of Vin's Tours)

"Mike and I enjoyed the trip to Sicily and the good food and wine. Hope to go on another wine tour."
  Audrey Siska, Virginia (first time traveler with Vin in 2002)

"Thanks again for the great trips. The winery visits in Piedmont and Tuscany, the wine, the food, and the company were wonderful. Everything was well organized and balanced thanks to your excellent planning. What made everything even more enjoyable is that we really felt like we were with family. We will travel with you again!"
  Marge Bassford, Virginia (veteran of Vin's Tours)

"We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves in Rioja. ‘Don Reyes' was a highlight for me and you were at your best. I look forward to Sicily and future trips."
  Harvey Kaufman, Tennessee (veteran of Vin's Tours)

"Thank you so much for the wonderful tour of Tuscany complete with a great group of travelers, excellent wine, food and accommodations. In addition we visited many places and with many Italians that most tourists do not see. Hope we can do it again in the near future."
  Dr. André Laz, Florida (veteran of Vin's Tours)

"We think and talk often of our wonderful trip to France! Recently, at a couples group we belong to, we were asked to share what our favorite trip together was ...and Guess? You got it."
  The Tylers, New Hampshire

"I'm looking forward to another great 'Life experience.' Your planning and execution are always memorable."
  Julie Owen, Connecticut

"We found the tour exhilarating, educational and very comprehensive. The accommodations were excellent... and transportation was excellent. Vin, you are a rare person who enjoys France and displays a degree of honesty and enthusiasm one seldom experiences."
  Jerry & Beverly Foster, California

"Hard to improve on this trip!"
  The Van Dorens, Florida

"Another superb Marottoli wine tour is behind us, and we are left with happy memories and some photos, a few of which are enclosed. What a photogenic family! That last word typifies your trips - family! That is what draws me back year after year - the feeling of warmth and congeniality as we learn more about wine, enjoy those wines with marvelous cuisine, visit the byways of each country, and meet the 'locals' in a very unstructured manner."
  Penny Marland, Connecticut

"Just a note to say I received the itinerary for the trip to Spain and I am overwhelmed by the quality of the visits you have arranged. I am looking forward to the trip with even greater anticipation. Well Done!"
  Ric Accola, Connecticut

"Your French was a major bonus for us, making it possible to communicate with winemakers without being limited to whatever English they could muster." P.S: Vin is also fluent in Spanish and Italian
  Don Janson, Michigan (first time trailer in 1999)

"We would like to thank you for a wonderful, marvelous, fabulous and unforgettable trip to the Rhone Valley and French Riviera. In reviewing our photos, we realize how much we did other than wine tasting. The perfume factory and candy factory in Nice, the market in Vaison la Romaine, the Roman ruins, the Suze la Rousse castle tour, the garden in Eze, Avignon, and so on. When the 'Rhone Ranger' leads a tour, you really see the area. It was so interesting at each winery and amazing that they were all so different and educational. From the smallest to the largest, the known producers and unknown, we were treated like royalty. Barrel tasting and 'dusty' bottles, limited editions and the "last" of a vintage - these were wines we would never have experienced without your tour. Thank you so much. We look forward to the next one we can join."
  Regina & Lee Steeneck, Connecticut (first time travelers in 1999)

"I enjoyed meeting all of you on a wine and travel lovers dream come true. In many ways it was a 'trip of a lifetime!' I certainly hope that you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed it! CHEERS!!!!!"
  Tom Fries, Ohio (first time trailer in 1998)

"It's true that we have spent a very enjoyable week together and just as before, I have wonderful memories of the group. The success of your tours is due essentially because you organize them very well and you do it out of love, and also because we understand each other very well and that I consider you as friends and not as mere passengers or ordinary customers."
  Philippe Ban, France (Vin's bus driver in the Rhone Valley)

"My Spain trip was one of the best I have ever been on. As a 'first-timer,' I really did not know what to expect and so was delighted with everything. The group we traveled with was a fun-loving bunch- how could we not be with all the wine we consumed!! The hotels were first rate and the food...the food was beyond my expectation, beyond great. This was a trip I will always have wonderful memories of."
  Mary Beth Stockman, Connecticut

"We want to thank you for making our first trip abroad such a great success. Your planning and attention to the little details allowed us to experience the French people and their culture in a unique way that most visitors never do."
  Bill & Dolores Dabney, New Jersey (first time travelers in 1998

"I want to express our appreciation to you and Roz for the wonderful trip to California. Everything was perfect. The selection of wineries was thoughtful and well balanced. The reception at the wineries was also impressive. I have to admire your ability to put all this together. We enjoyed the new and old friends on the trip and look forward to many more."
  Jack Landau, Connecticut

"Both Gail and I enjoyed the whole trip immensely! The pace was just about right and the food and wine were great. We especially enjoyed the barrel tasting and we really appreciated being able to sample so many Grand and Premier Crus and seeing the vineyards and cellars up close."
  Gail & Charles Bock, Utah

"Thank you for another great tour- that makes 7 for us. The Veneto, Austria and Hungary itineraries had the correct balance of wineries, cities and great friends."
  Anne & Mike Hickey, Utah

" I know wine, and Vin Marottoli's Wine Lovers Tours are a must stop on the world wine scene. Vin's presentation is vino-perfect as he combines wine, travel, and culture into one-of-the-kind experience that captures the art, science, and mythology of the winemaking process. Along the way you stay in plush hotels, visit well-known wineries, taste their best wines. and share gorgeous meals with his many repeat travelers. Pack your bags and just go...it's the Wine Spectator on wheels!"
  Judge Bill Riccitelli, Rhode Island

"Thank you for a lovely and most interesting and definitely educational trip to Austria and Hungary. Always enjoy traveling with you and your darling family."
  Carolyn Kachman, South Carolina

"We wanted to thank you for the fine trips to Northeast Italy, Austria and Hungary.
Over the years Carol and I have done a lot of touring in wine areas, either the two of us or with another couple. After experiencing your tours, we would never go on our own again.
The important advantages of your tours include: the wineries roll out the red carpet for a wine-focused group, including more all- inclusive tastings and wonderful meals at the wineries; camaraderie with fellow travelers who are knowledgeable and wine- focused; fine hotels and comfortable travel at reasonable prices.
Looking forward to Spain, Washington, Oregon and California next year."
  vCarol & Charlie Goolsbee, Texas

"Just want to express my thanks and appreciation for yet another outstanding wine tour! Your recent tour of Northeast Italy-with stays in Venice, Verona and Trento- was my 8th trip with Wine Lovers Tours and ranks as one of the top 3 trips I've enjoyed with you! I am looking forward to my next Wine Lovers Tour to Spain in 2009. Thanks again!"
  Heidi McLain, Maryland

"Now that we have fully recovered from our 3 week trip to France we want to thank you for such a wonderful trip to the Loire Valley and Burgundy. We could appreciate all of the details of careful planning as the voyage unfolded. Any surprises were only on the positive side.
It was great to revisit with some former travelers and to meet so many more pleasant and dedicated wine lovers."
  Dr. André and Peggy Laz, Florida

"We had a great time in France. We especially enjoyed the guides we had at several of the vineyards and their discussions of how the mineral content of the layers of soil influence the wine. I was very impressed with both Jadot facilities we visited.
We look forward to joining you again at a tasting or one of your scheduled trips."
  Rich & Kathy Heffernan, Connecticut

"Thank you for the wonderful newsletter. We truly loved the time we spent with you and Roz and who could forget the night your daughter became engaged!! The whole experience was magnificent. Randy and I look forward to the time when we can join you on another adventure."
  Randy & Nikki Huisenga

"We're looking forward to the wine, the truffles, the scenery, the company, the vowel movements, and yes...even the frog! See you soon."
  Linda & Dave Holzinger, Florida

"I always thought the Spain/Portugal trip was my favorite. But it's a tie with "Wine and Truffles" now. Where do you find such great people to take the tours?"
  LaVera Nagle, South Carolina

"Traveling with Vin Marottoli to visit the very best vineyards and meet winemakers around the world is pure pleasure. His trips are fun, exciting and informative. You get into the life of a country, meet interesting people and get to taste a lot of great wine.
We first accompanied him to Burgundy some 25 years ago. Since then we have visited Argentina, Chile and Peru. He is passionate about wine and about making sure those who travel with him have the best possible experience.
Vin is the perfect tour guide- caring, knowledgeable and energetic. He has a great sense of humor and enormous patience. And he speaks French, Spanish and Italian fluently."
  John & Karen Schneider, Connecticut

"If you get the chance to go on one of Vin Marottoli's wine and food tours, don't be afraid to venture out with his groups. My bet is that you won't be disappointed."
  Don Kaiser, Connecticut

"We had a wonderful time on your trip. We've been sharing our pictures, truffle stuff and stories with our friends here in California. Thank you."
  John & Karen Hovannisian

"Thank you again for preparing such an enjoyable trip to Scotland. The castle tours were fun- and the cold/rainy weather made the scotch distillery tours even more warm and cozy. The food was outstanding and of course, the company made it special."
  Linda Velez, Connecticut

"I really enjoyed the trip- it was the best tour I ever paid for. I liked the pace, people and price, hey, that's 3 p's!
I like how you and your wife run the show; keep it that way; that's the charm of your trips.!"
  Charlie Adler, Washington, DC