I've been on three wine walkabout tours with Sip & Savor and each tour has been better than the…read morelast. Bachelorette party, corporate events, they do it all! Most recently, I hosted some VIPs to Phoenix and we booked a wine walkabout tour back to back weeks. Booking was easy with Susan, she was able to get us scheduled quickly. Our tour was with Sharon -- she was the BEST. An absolute legend. She was hilarious, so fun, accommodating, and helpful. Each stop was unique and the wines were delicious. The snacks were great too! We will definitely book with Sip & Savor again. Highly recommend!

Wonderful experience in Scottsdale, Arizona. Tours mainly in the historical area.. Our guide Susan…read moreBray was fun with a bubbly, personality and provided the back up for our 3 hour journey. A highlight of the tour was a blind tasting at the end. Highly recommend this tour as a introduction to Arizona wines.

I recently did the Verde Valley Ride from Scottsdale and we visited 3 wineries. Our bus driver,…read moreDennis, was friendly and safely took us to our destinations. 2 of the 3 wineries we all enjoyed. The second place specializes in omitting sugar from their wine but we didn't like the taste. I'm not a wine connoisseur so it's personal preference. The weather was great when we went but that also meant that the vines look dead at the wineries. We were told they are green and beautiful in the summer but I think I'll pick nice weather and dead looking vines than braving the heat in AZ. Overall, I highly recommend this trip and although there is food in two of the places, definitely pack snacks and food on the bus!

I purchased six tickets for a Sunday ride for my daughter's 25th birthday. Five days before the…read moreride, they canceled the reservation. When I inquired about what was going on, they said it was a glitch in the calendar and there shouldn't be any rides that day. However, the same issue happened two years ago when I tried to plan another birthday trip. So if you're looking to plan something for an important date, you may want to rethink it. Otherwise, you may be left scrambling trying to find something to do once they cancel your reservation because of a "glitch" I have made a total of four reservations for the wine. Wagon. The first two times were great, the last two times were canceled last minute, both for birthdays, and both left me scrambling.

I can't say enough great things about Arizona Grape Escapes!! Who knew that we had all these…read morebeautiful wineries & tasting rooms in Arizona!?!? I planned a tour with 6 friends in hopes to just have a fun day away from home but we got so much more! First, we were greeted by 2 beautiful smiling faces (Colleen & Tina) who welcomed my friends & I into their cool & comfortable "wine-a-bago"...fully stocked with water & snacks. After we buckled ourselves in, the memorable tour began. Colleen took the time to educate us on the history of wine, conducted an aroma test with us for various flavors found in wine and then guided us through Oak Creek Vineyards, Page Springs Cellars, Arizona Stronghold Tasting Room, and Pillsbury Wine Company. To top the day off, Colleen & Tina set up an amazing private lunch for us right along Oak Creek. It was absolutely breathtaking! Nothing like fine wine, fresh bread, assorted cheese, meat & veggies. Oh - and I can't forget to mention we each received our own wine glass & souvenir bag! At the end of the day, our tummies were full, our hearts were warm, our knowledge of wine was broader & another life long memory was created with great friends!! Thank you Arizona Grape Escapes for putting all the important touches into a tour that is far from hopping onto a college party bus & getting drunk for the day. This is what a REAL "Wino" is looking for in a wine tour! We look forward to many more tours in the future!

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We booked this tour, not knowing anything about Arizona wine in the pick up. Location was very…read moreclose to our house that we were staying at. We got picked up in a Mercedes sprinter van. Our tour guides name was Jeremie, And he had it stocked with water and snacks just in case we needed it. It was air-conditioned, which was great. We went to Page Springs, Oak Creek and DA Ranch wineries. All the wineries had food available, which was nice and we also have pre-ordered lunch to eat at Oak Creek winery and it was delicious. Jeremie was great and he sensed our groups vibe and picked appropriate wineries for us to travel to depending on the day went. He was very knowledgeable about wine and also was a fantastic photographer and took great pictures of us. If you ever want to go on a wine tour, this one is it and you definitely have to request him because he will check in with you before the day and then checked in the day after to say that he hopes we had a great time! We had a blast and if we are ever in the area again, we'll definitely go through this company again. It was great.

So much fun! Easy to book and great communication. Request…read moreJeremie as your guide he was fantastic

I can't recommend this company enough. Debbie and Kevin made the experience absolutely…read moreunforgettable and helped my fiancé plan a surprise proposal. Kevin kept us entertained in the air with some cool stories and fun facts about hot air ballooning and Debbie was so energetic and pleasant while on the ground. The basket is small and intimate but we preferred it that way. We were worried about the landing but it couldn't have been smoother.

One of my bucket list items was to ride in a hot air balloon, and for my recent birthday, my…read morehusband surprised me with this epic adventure! We met the team early on a Saturday morning, and I couldn't believe that we were going in a small basket. I almost jumped in the van with the 15+ group, but instead it was basically a private ride - just Kevin, his niece, his wife, and the two of us. (The other two were helpful when we landed, not to mention photos. Kevin's wife is an expert at getting the best photos. She took the rising sun shot of me that is no doubt the best photo ever taken involving me!) Kevin is a seasoned pro, and the trip showed. We went up high, where we could see the mountains by Flagstaff, the mountains by Tucson, and everything that lay in between. But then, being a smaller, more maneuverable balloon, we were able to skim along the desert hills. We soared just over the tips of the saguaro cacti, and Kevin told us all about the desert flora and fauna. We saw several jackrabbits and even a coyote. This is not the experience you get in the larger balloons, and it's absolutely magical! We eventually landed in the middle of a housing community, which brought a crowd of interested onlookers, but the chase team showed up quickly to load up the balloon while we heard the tale of the first balloonists and then drank a champagne toast to the rising sun while we listened to the Balloonist's Prayer. It was truly a special event, and it did not disappoint in any way. It is hard to live up to something you've always dreamed of doing, but somehow Kevin and his team made it all that and then some.

Tapas, great wine, big smiles from staff - what more do you want! Love this place…read more This location has an outdoor seating area which makes the space very friendly and flexible. Katie and Karalyn are the best!!!!!

We really enjoy our times at Turquoise- the wines they serve are outstanding. We have attended…read moredifferent events, from Comedy Night, winemaker dinners to just bringing friends for a night out. Their patio is wonderful to bring your dogs and they even have 'Barkuterie Boards' for your furry friends. Their food they serve are light bites but you can combine them and have a lovely meal. Their wine club is really nice and there are pickup tasting days monthly. We have met so many nice people here! From the servers to the other customers it feels like family. We highly recommend!

We were in the Scottsdale area on vacation and came across their website. We texted them and…read morereceived a call back from Monica within 15 minutes. We booked an Ice cream and Gelato tour around Old Town and the Waterfront and were picked up within 15 minutes by "Captain Kirk". He is a very warm and personable guide. He was well versed in the area including buildings/archetecture, public art, history of the area, restaurants and entertainment venues. We had three stops on the tour for 1) Ice cream, 2) gelato and 3) sorbet. All were excellent. We certainly had our fill of sweet treats, all included in the price of the tour. We would certainly recommend this company for one of their many various tours, based on this experience. It was a weekday in January so just be aware that you may need to make more advanced reservations than we did. Thank you Monica and Kirk.

This is a unique and fun way to see sights and get some fresh air! Captain Kirk was ready to go…read morefrom the moment we pulled up; we scheduled a private tour for my husband's birthday and the golf cart was decked out! We bopped around Old Town Scottsdale, being given historical information about the town/city and various landmarks. It was extremely interesting and a nice mellow way to start the tour. We then went up towards the Phoenician resort and toured the ritzy neighborhoods to see the beautiful homes - that is definitely an spect of the tour I don't think we'd get anywhere else! There were options to stop for photos, beverages etc. I would note to be prepared for the breeze as you ride on the golf cart and be aware you'll likely be on a couple busy roads with actual cars so ensure your belongings are secure. It was an absolutely fantastic time and I can confidently say I'd love to do another tour with any out-of-town guests who visit me!

One of the most frustrating things about ordering steak is it doesn't always come out cooked how…read moreyou asked for. Our waiter Derrick told us they do a great job of being consistent with cooking their meat. He was right, my medium filet came out perfectly medium. The steak butter on the top added a great flavor as well. The fries tasted good and were seasoned well which I always appreciate. The pretzel bread and butter is also delicious and unlimited. The table next to us even took 4 of them to go with them. They give each person 2 free trials of any wine they want, and the trial glasses are a very good size considering they're free. Derrick was very nice, attentive, and helpful among our many special requests. The atmosphere was nice and somewhat fancy, while not being overly fancy and still allowing casual dining.

We had family in town and decided to head to Cooper's Hawk for an early dinner. As always,…read moreeverything was fantastic! We started with the Crispy Brussels Sprouts, which were absolutely delicious, along with their signature pretzel bread. My son is convinced it's the best bread he's ever had and said he could have happily made that his entire meal! My husband ordered his favorite dish, the Trio of Medallions, Horseradish, Bleu Cheese, and Parmesan-Crusted Filet Medallions served with Mary's Potatoes and asparagus. It's his go-to order every time we visit. My son ordered the Junior Filet Medallions with fresh fruit and French fries. He loved the steak, although next time he said he'll order it medium rare instead of medium. My daughter kept it light with the Caesar salad and added grilled shrimp for protein. I ordered the Parmesan-Crusted Mahi Mahi, and it was outstanding. The crispy caper lemon butter sauce is incredible! It's served with broccolini and Mary's Potatoes. My in-laws shared the Baked Parmesan Shrimp Scampi but swapped the capellini for rigatoni. They both loved it and said the pasta substitution was the perfect choice since they aren't fans of capellini. From the good food to the attentive service, Cooper's Hawk delivered another wonderful experience. Their menu truly has something for everyone!