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Back Roads Mixer

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Taste Local Flavors
Scenic Backroads
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Description

Taste your way through Chatham-Kent with tastings from a local winery, and visits to three breweries!

Itinerary

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11:00 AM (with lunch addition) or 12:00 PM (standard): Meet at central pickup location (London - Wellington St. South - McDonald’s Plaza OR Chatham - Real Canadian Superstore) or arranged group pickup time.
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Tour Stops: Red Barn Brewing Company Sons of Kent Brewing Co. Natterjack Brewing Co. Early Acres Winery Estate
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Enjoy tastings of wines and beers along the way (typically 12 samples per tour).
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (approx.): Tour ends, returning to the pickup location.

Tour info

Duration
6 to 7 hours
Group Size
6 to 14 people
Price starts at
CA$194
Languages
English
Meeting Point
London – Wellington St. South – McDonald’s Plaza OR Chatham – Real Canadian Superstore
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Why take this tour?

The Back Roads Mixer showcases Chatham-Kent’s craft producers that are taking advantage of the region’s agriculture for full-circle, local products. Explore one of Ontario’s emerging craft regions with winery and brewery tastings, snacks and bites available to order and enjoy at the breweries.

– Stops will include: Red Barn Brewing Company, Sons of Kent Brewing Co., Early Acres Winery Estate, and Natterjack Brewing Co (*stops may be substituted based on availability).

*We can arrange one custom pickup and drop off location for a group of 6 or more. Please contact us for information about custom pickup pricing.*

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What’s Included

– A central pickup location (London – Wellington St. South – McDonald’s Plaza OR Chatham – Real Canadian Superstore)

– All tastings and flights during the tour (typically 12 samples per tour)

– A behind the scenes look into some of our favourite Chatham-Kent locations

– A fully guided experience with one of our Tour Animators

– Comfortable tour in a passenger vehicle

– Custom digital photos of your group

– Opportunity to learn technical language about the beverages you will be trying and how they are made

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What to Bring

– Please bring a photo ID. All passengers must be 19+

– Please dress for the weather! Some or all of this experience may take place outside, so please dress accordingly.

– A full belly! Lunch before your tour is strongly suggested. If time allows, food can be ordered at your cost at the breweries.

 

Included

  • Tastings at Breweries and Wineries
  • Central pickup and drop-off (London - Wellington St. South - McDonald’s Plaza OR Chatham - Real Canadian Superstore).
  • A behind-the-scenes look into some of our favourite Chatham-Kent locations
  • Comfortable tour in a passenger vehicle
  • Custom digital photos of your group

Excluded

  • Personal Purchases
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to and from the central pickup locations (London or Chatham)
  • Meals and food - but can be purchased at the breweries

Frequently asked questions

Bring a photo ID, dress for the weather, and wear comfortable shoes.
Yes, transportation is included as part of the tour.
Yes, you can arrange one custom pickup and drop-off location for a group of 6 or more. Please contact Ride the Bine for information about custom pickup pricing.
All tours are public and may combine multiple groups unless you coordinate a Private/Custom Tour with a Ride the Bine staff member. If you want a private experience, contact Ride the Bine to make those arrangements.
You can expect to have a mix of winery and brewery tastings with around 12 samples total.
No alcohol is to be opened or consumed in the tour vehicle(s), it is considered illegal by the OPP and the AGCO. Save the sipping for our tour stops. Guests are always welcome to purchase wine, beer, and cider to enjoy at home.

Things to know

Age Requirement

All participants must be 19 years or older.

Weather Considerations

Please dress for the weather, as some parts of the tour may take place outdoors.

Photo ID

Bring a valid photo ID for age verification.

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CA$194

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