Viv and I had a great time. The wines were great the food excellent and the other travelers loads of fun. Sam (as usual), and the other guides were the best. Looking forward to our next Crush Wine trip! Mike Majetich

We had a FABULOUS time!!! This trip was the best trip I’ve ever had and I travel a lot. Sam and Alice were fun and knowledgeable about everything. The accommodations were perfect and personal. We met such nice people. We definitely will be doing another tour with this company💗 I would give it 10 stars if I could!

Best trip can't wait to go on on another tour with you guys 💕. Couldn't beat the food, wine, or hospitality. Great places to visit

I originally started this review with glowing superlatives such as phenomenal, incredible, and fantastic―all of which are true, but to properly “review” my latest journey with Sam Kimball and Crush Wine, I felt it was important to share some of the details of the Hidden Heart of Tuscany. We began our journey in Pienza, a fifteenth century town, considered the penultimate “Renaissance city,” overlooking the rolling hills of Val d'Orcia. The cobblestone streets are lined with shops, cafés and the aroma of Pecorino cheese from the salumerias drifts through the air. From there we traveled in a Mercedes motorcoach to the winery of Castello Trecerchi, a castle built in 1414 where we enjoyed a sumptuous, locally sourced lunch accompanied by a selection of wines. Over the next six days our itinerary included another superb lunch at a cheese farm; Montepulciano, where we walked the sloping streets to another family-owned winery; Sienna we learned about the traditions of the Palio horse race; and Lucca, another Renaissance city, world renowned for its city wall: 100 feet wide, 40 feet high. Now, a pedestrian park, it continues to surround the city. The Chianti Classico wine region provided a traditional Tuscan lunch before our last two days, which were spent in Florence. A local city guide navigated us through the historical streets with its celebrated buildings, followed by yet another incredible lunch. No matter where we were, accommodations were top rated, the food unparalleled, and the wine beyond compare. The people we met were gracious and kind. Our daily guide, Aliche (sp) gave us insight to the history of the country, local customs, and their superstitions―with detail and humor. Someone asked me what was the highlight of the trip. My response was “all of it,” and I look forward to another adventure P.S. if you are single, do not hesitate. A certain camaraderie forms among the group and Sam is an excellent host. Truly an extraordinary, inspirational and a jolly good time.

Wonderful trip! The places to stay were all off the beaten path, quiet and comfortable. The restaurants Sam chose were all excellent. Didn’t meet a wine I didn’t like. All good and some exceptional as were the wineries we were able to go through. We were not rushed and had plenty of free time to explore. The group we were with were a lot of fun. The tour guide, Alice, walked us through the whole trip with humor and finesse. Can’t say enough good things about the trip.