Miles - the owner- is so knowledgeable and shares his knowledge in a fun, interactive way. The tastings were very customizable. There were 5 of us - we each could select our own individual tastings. The bread and meats served were fabulous but the cheeses (which were local) were spectacular! The bottles we purchased (with absolutely no pressure to buy) were so reasonably priced! Miles overall theme seemed to be you do not have to overpay to enjoy delicious wine particularly if you know the local options. 10 of 10 experience.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- At least two local cheeses and bread
- Plenty of cultural context, wine history and local knowledge
- All Fees and Taxes
- Licensed Guide
- Excellent wine
Excludes
- Private transportation
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Rive Sud is a wine shop, open from 11am to 8pm Tuesday to Saturday. The tutored tasting can take place at any time within opening hours, in the shop.
Return
- Rive Sud is a wine shop, open from 11am to 8pm Tuesday to Saturday. The tutored tasting can take place at any time within opening hours, in the shop.
Itinerary
A tutored wine tasting including: 11 premium wInes, accompanied by delicious local cheeses. Included in the price is a glass of any single favorite wine at the close of the tasting, and tastings can be tailored to your tastes, and include either of the three following options: - Wines of Provence (a deep dive into the tastes and history of this wonderful region) - Wines of France (comparing and contrasting regional styles, varietals and tastes) - Comparative tasting of France and the World (5 pairs of one French and one foreign wine of the same varietal, with a focus of the qualities of different countries, and their relation to France) Wines are largely premium, with most tasters coming from bottles at between €20 and €50, and we talk about the history, biology and business of Provencal, French and global winemaking.
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Reviews
Excellent experience. Miles truely did customize the experience to each person in the class. (There were 3 others in the class with me and my husband). Very informative. Open to questions.
First of all: the owner is a very friendly guy who speaks fluent English and French. That makes it ideal for all tourists. He gave us perfect recommandations for visiting wine-makers and our trip from Marseille to Grenoble. He is very knowledgeable about wines and the region. That makes the customized wine-tasting excellent. The atmosphere is nice and relaxed. The wines are delicious and can be accompanied with some nice cheese and meat on the side. We highly recommend this place to everyone who loves wine.
My two friends and I had an incredible wine tasting with Myles! We had an extremely thoughtful curated group of wines to try, which he had chosen catered to what our preferences/interests were. It was also all paired with the most delicious and generous servings of cheese, meat and bread. We learned so much as Myles was so knowledgeable on all the wines, and we had the best time too. He was very friendly and accommodating. We would recommend this to anyone looking for a wine tasting in Marseille, you could not find better!
A great experience for my son’s 30th Birthday. Miles was very friendly and approachable and so knowledgeable about wine. All 6 of us thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would definitely recommend.
My husband and I stopped in an hour before closing to have a glass or two of wine. We ended up staying for an hour and a half to share a customized wine tasting from the owner, complete with baguettes, amazing cheeses, and salamis. The owner was very knowledgeable, explaining the history and processes of wine across the region and world. We shared 20 wines altogether, and the experience was wonderful and reasonably priced. Establishment welcome to families, couples, and individuals. 100% recommend
We had the absolute pleasure of meeting Myles at his lovely wine bar on Saturday, and it was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. We booked a wine tasting through TripAdvisor and were so glad we did. From the moment we arrived, Myles made us feel so welcome. He took the time to find out what we enjoyed drinking and what we wanted to get out of the tasting, then chose a fantastic selection of wines for us. We booked the two-hour tasting with bread, cheeses and 10 wines, and every one of them was delicious and perfectly chilled. Even though the bar was busy and Myles was looking after several groups, he never made us feel forgotten. He kept everyone's glasses topped up, shared plenty of interesting information about the wines, and created a really relaxed, fun atmosphere. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we stayed for another glass of the delicious Crémant we'd tasted during the session! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend a wine tasting with Myles. Whether you're looking for a full tasting experience or just want to pop in for a glass (or bottle!) of wine, this is a wonderful place to visit. Thanks again, Myles—we'll definitely be back!
The whole experience was lovely from beginning to end. Food, wine, atmosphere. A MUST when you visit Marseille!
We had a lunchtime wine tasting, and enjoyed every minute. We tried 10 different wines, and had a great chat about each of them, with Miles who was extremely knowledgable and fun. We had lovely bread and cheese to accompany which we really enjoyed. Such a great setting, we stayed for several hours, relaxing and enjoying the wine, ambiance and chat. Would highly recommend as a great activity, or as somewhere to stop off for a glass of wine on your travels.
We had such a great experience! Miles tailors the tasting to personal preference and is extremely knowledgeable not just about the region's wines, but also about Marseille. It was fascinating to learn more about wine, culture and the city. Highly recommend!
We had an amazing experience. The wine was amazing. It’s nothing we can get back home. We highly recommend doing this experience, you will come out with great knowledge and great wine.
Superb evening at wine tasting while in Merseilles on a Hen do. Miles was brilliant and tailored the wine tasting to everyone by asking what kinds of wine we preferred. A couple of us weren't big wine drinkers and he provided a beautiful Moscato that we enjoyed so we weren't left out. Really lovely shop and a great time was had by everyone. Highly recommend 👍
Myles is awesome. The bar is friendly and we met several interesting people. We sampled a range of wines along with some bread and cheese. We learned a lot about local wines, discovered where my preferences lie and had a fun, convivial experience with other wine enthusiasts. I highly recommend this experience for those who enjoy different wines.
Miles was an awesome guide through the local wines! You can tell he is passionate not only about the wines but about Marseille.
There was a lovely selection of wines and cheese, the owner was very friendly and knowledgeable about wine and the southern region of France. Had a lovely afternoon chatting and drinking wine.
The experience of as truly amazing we was looked after so well and given so much great knowledge on the wine and history etc. would recommend to everyone to go!
Totally worthwhile experience and a really good giggle! Miles knows his stuff and took good care of us with great wine choices and delicious cheeses. Highly recommend!
Myles was really friendly and informative. He tailored the tasting to our personal preferences. We sampled 10 local wines and had great cheese. Would go again!
Wine tasting with cheese. This was a personalized experience and great education provided by the proprietor on each of the wines. We had a great time.
Absolutely perfection. Informative and entertaining. Highly recommend. We were on a cruise and within walking distance.
This wine tasting was amazing! Myles was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. We tasted 10 wines from the Provence region but we were also given the opportunity to choose wines from other regions. Myles gave us bread and an assortment of cheese to eat with the wine, and he even gave us an additional glass of our choosing at the end. Overall this was our favorite part of our trip and we cannot recommend it enough!
The host asked our preference of wine and then selected the tasting so we had three rose, five white and two red. Accompanied by great loa l cheeses. Very informative and his knowledge of region was great. Thoroughly recommend.
Myles was an amazing host! Very knowledgeable and interesting. My cousin and I learned a lot. Highly recommend this tasting.
Fantastic experience. Myles was brilliant. We enjoyed every single wine we tasted. He was super knowledgeable and a great host.
We stumbled upon this amazing wine bar on our weekend trip to Marseille and we were not disappointed. The owner was amazing fluent in French and English and so knowledgeable about wine. We had the tasting and I have to say it’s one of the best wine tastings I have ever had. The wines were simply delicious and we left very very happy
Spent two days in Marseilles and our wine tasting with Myles was the highlight of our visit. He is so knowledgeable about wines and it was great to listen to him and to sample the wines he recommended. An experience we won't easily forget. Thank you Myles
The tour was EXCEPTIONAL - one of the best wine tastings I have ever had. Miles, the owner and sommelier was extremely knowledgable, passionate, and generous with more than 10 unique pours from all over the south of France as well as little sips of other regions (to compare tasting notes). Though his family owned shop is small and relatively new, it feels like a neighborhood staple with local patrons sharing thoughts on their favorite wines. I could not recommend this experience more!
It was incredibly educational, and easy to understand. It was a very relaxed inviting and welcoming environment. I would go back to Marseille purely to go there again and support the business. It was amazing value for money and the experience was tailored to our preferences perfectly! Myles makes a warm welcoming atmosphere inviting questions while giving historical and technical knowledge.
Great experience! We had the best time tasting fantastic wine of France + French cheese and fresh baguette! I’m highly recommending this place. Very nice guy who was introducing us into the French wine culture!
We had a great couple of hours in Myles lovely wine shop having a French wine tasting event. Myles was great at telling the story of the wine and the wine makers. Myles is fluent in English and French (and probably other languages too) We really enjoyed it and thoroughly recommend. And for anyone hot in Marseille, this place is very cool.
My sons and I had a great time with Myles. He took us all over France, but also abroad, thanks to his high quality wine proposals, accompanied by excellent cheeses. Myles is naturally friendly, and took the time to share his passion. Everything was perfect, we recommend without moderation. In vino veritas!!
A great experience. We went to 4 for a tasting of 10 wines. The theme is your choice (red wine and/or white wine, French wine, foreign wine a mix of everything, etc.) The person who welcomes us is very friendly and is a real wine encyclopedia. Pleasant and very interesting time. I recommend
Thank you for this moment Myles! Filled with fine wines, filled with incredible and pretty anecdotes, filled with sympathy. I highly recommend!
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