Curated travel for wine lovers who value intimacy over hype. Skip the commercial tasting rooms and tourist hotels & restaurants for private, warm experiences with authentic, passionate producers and hosts.
With WineListGuy, you’ll discover the world’s great wine regions through small-group journeys, insider access to exceptional wineries, and unforgettable food and wine experiences, all hosted by award-winning wine expert Jonathan Staunton.
From the rolling hills and medieval towns of Tuscany to the chalk cellars and sophistication of Champagne, these carefully curated tours offer a relaxed, authentic way to explore the regions and people behind the labels.
Experience Tuscany & Champagne, without the crowds.
Experience Tuscany & Champagne, without the crowds.
Curated tours for wine lovers who value intimacy over hype. Skip the commercial tasting rooms and tourist hotels & restaurants for private, warm experiences with authentic, passionate producers and hosts.
With WineListGuy, you’ll discover the world’s great wine regions through small-group journeys, insider access to exceptional wineries, and unforgettable food and wine experiences, all hosted by award-winning wine expert Jonathan Staunton.
From the rolling hills and medieval towns of Tuscany to the chalk cellars and sophistication of Champagne, these carefully curated tours offer a relaxed, authentic way to explore the regions and meet the people behind the labels.
Jonathan Staunton, founder of WineListGuy, hosts intimate, curated wine journeys across Europe that combine expert insight, local access and a relaxed, authentic approach to discovering great wine.
With decades of international business experience and formal wine training including the WSET Level 3 Certification, Jonathan brings sommelier-level knowledge together with a natural ability to make wine enjoyable and accessible for everyone.
His expertise in wine hospitality was recently recognised when he was named the 2025 Wine Sommelier of the Year at the VinoInfluencers World Awards in Valladolid, Spain. He has built a global audience of more than 45,000 wine lovers through the WineListGuy Instagram community, sharing approachable wine insights, travel discoveries and recommendations from the world’s great wine regions.
Fluent in Italian and conversational in French and Spanish, Jonathan offers a uniquely local perspective when guiding guests through Europe’s wine regions. Years of travel and long-standing relationships with producers give him insider access across Tuscany, Champagne, Bordeaux, Rioja and Ribera del Duero.
Whether leading a wine tour, hosting a private tasting or curating a special event, Jonathan’s goal is simple: to help people experience great wine in the places where it truly comes to life.
Meet Your Host
Jonathan, The WineListGuy
Meet Your Host
Jonathan, The WineListGuy
Jonathan Staunton, founder of WineListGuy, designs and hosts intimate, curated wine tours to Tuscany & Champagne that combine expert insight, local access and a relaxed, authentic approach to discovering great food & wine.
With decades of international business experience and formal wine training including the WSET Level 3 Certification, Jonathan brings sommelier-level knowledge together with a natural ability to make wine enjoyable and accessible for everyone.
His expertise in wine hospitality was recently recognised when he was named the 2025 Wine Sommelier of the Year at the VinoInfluencers World Awards in Valladolid, Spain. He has built a global audience of more than 55,000 wine lovers through the WineListGuy Instagram community, sharing approachable wine insights, travel discoveries and recommendations from the world’s great wine regions.
Fluent in Italian and conversational in French and Spanish, Jonathan offers a uniquely local perspective when guiding guests through Europe’s wine regions. Years of travel and long-standing relationships with producers give him insider access across Tuscany, Champagne, Bordeaux, Rioja and Ribera del Duero.
Whether leading a wine tour, hosting a private tasting or curating a special event, Jonathan’s goal is simple: to help people experience great wine in the places where it truly comes to life.
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Curated Wine Tours
Tuscany
Italy
October 2026
Step into the heart of Tuscany and experience its magic the way it was meant to be savoured.
Across six unforgettable days, you’ll explore historic towns, meet passionate producers, enjoy exclusive tastings, and share memorable meals in some of Italy’s most beautiful settings.
Limited places available, reserve yours now.
Champagne
France
Autumn 2026
Champagne is best understood where it’s made - in its vineyards, cellars and historic villages.
Join a small-group journey through one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions, with exclusive tastings and unforgettable food and wine experiences.
Register your interest now.
Experience the glory of the Tuscan way of life through its food, wine, culture and landscapes.
Tuscany is where wine, landscape and history come together in one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world. Rolling hills lined with vineyards, medieval villages perched above olive groves, and cellars where centuries of tradition shape every bottle.
On this carefully curated journey, you’ll experience Tuscany beyond the guidebooks. Visit exceptional wineries, meet the people behind the wines, and enjoy unforgettable meals that celebrate the region’s rich culinary heritage.
Travelling in a small group, with an unhurried pace and thoughtful attention to every detail, this tour is designed to immerse you in the landscapes, flavours and culture that make Tuscany one of the world’s most beloved wine regions.
October 2026
Discover Tuscany
October 2026
Discover Tuscany
Experience the glory of the Tuscan way of life through its food, wine, culture and landscapes.
Tuscany is where wine, landscape and history come together in one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world. Rolling hills lined with vineyards, medieval villages perched above olive groves, and cellars where centuries of tradition shape every bottle.
On this carefully curated journey, you’ll experience Tuscany beyond the guidebooks. Visit exceptional wineries, meet the people behind the wines, and enjoy unforgettable meals that celebrate the region’s rich culinary heritage.
Travelling in a small group, with an unhurried pace and thoughtful attention to every detail, this tour is designed to immerse you in the landscapes, flavours and culture that make Tuscany one of the world’s most beloved wine regions.
Discover Tuscany Itinerary
Discover
Tuscany Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival & Welcome In Florence
Welcome, Introduction To Tuscan Wine Tasting, Classic Trattoria Dinner
DAY 2: Gourmet Food Day In Florence
Food Market Walking Tour & Lunch, Free Time, Pasta Class & Wine Pairing Dinner
DAY 3: Truffles & San Gimignano
Truffle Hunting & Lunch, Visit Historic San Gimignano, Dinner In Chianti Classico
DAY 4: The Towns & Vineyards Of Chianti Classico
Two Exclusive Winery Tours & Tastings, Scenic Lunch in an Historic Monastery, Sunset Aperitivo & Dinner
DAY 5: Montalcino - The Home Of Brunello
Brunello Winery Tours & Tastings, Winery Lunch, Val D’orcia Scenery, Farewell Dinner
DAY 6: Return To Florence
Shopping Trip, Food Market Visit
DAY 1: Arrival & Welcome In Florence
Welcome & check-in to your boutique hotel in the historical centre of Florence - An introduction to Tuscan wine tasting followed by a classic trattoria dinner
DAY 2: Gourmet Food Day In Florence
Foodies walking tour - local delicacies, olive oil masterclass, cheese tasting & more - Pasta making class followed by a pasta & wine pairing dinner
DAY 3: Truffle Hunting & San Gimignano
Truffle hunting, winery visit and truffle tasting lunch - Visit historic San Gimignano - Check in to your boutique hotel in Chianti Classico, followed by dinner in a local restaurant
DAY 4: The Towns & Wines Of Chianti Classico
Two exclusive winery tours & tastings - Scenic lunch in an historic monastery - Sunset aperitivo followed by dinner
DAY 5: Montalcino - The Home Of Brunello
Visit an artisanal pasta maker followed by lunch - Stop for Gladiator movie photos in Val d’Orcia - Check in to your Montalcino vineyard agriturismo followed by a Brunello winery tours & tasting - Farewell dinner in Montalcino
DAY 6: Return To Florence
Opportunity for souvenir shopping & food market visit
WineListGuy curates and hosts a limited number of exclusive wine tours each year in Tuscany and Champagne, as well as bespoke private tours to many of Europe’s other most celebrated wine regions.
Join the WineListGuy community to receive destination newsletters and priority access to upcoming wine tours.
Get Priority Access To Future Wine Tours
Register Your Interest
Register Your Interest
Get Priority Access To Future Wine Tours
WineListGuy curates and hosts a limited number of exclusive wine tours each year in Tuscany and Champagne, as well as bespoke private tours to many of Europe’s other most celebrated wine regions.
Join the WineListGuy community to receive destination newsletters and priority access to upcoming wine tours.