Wine
& Cuisine Custom Tours and Cruises
Vineyards
as far as the eye can see! A common sight in France
and Spain. But there ends the similarity. Every region
has its own terroir. Visiting a grand cru classé in Bordeaux
or discovering a small bodega in La Rioja are two different experiences.
Penedés, Médoc, Vouvray and Rueda are but a handful of the many
destinations for distinctive and memorable wine tours.
Looking
for a convenient and relaxing way to tour a French wine region? Then try an all-inclusive
wine cruise.
Most
of the following tours are suggested itineraries for private groups showing some
of the many possibilities. Tell us where and when you want to go. We will create
a custom program that fits your specific interests and requirements.
FRANCE
 | Paris
Food Fairs: Good food in France is a given. Fine restaurants are all over
the map. However, having dozens of French farmers, growers and mom-and-pop producers
travel to the capital city to show their latest crops and culinary creations is
a very special treat. | |
Beaujolais
Nouveau - November 2008:
Come mid-November every year, the small town of Beaujeu, the capital of the Beaujolais
region, springs to life when the new season's Beaujolais wine is released with
great fanfare. An event much anticipated by wine enthusiasts all over the world,
the arrival of the new wine is a good reason for celebration in bars, in restaurants,
in the streets... everywhere.
Bordeaux
- Wine Harvest - Fall 2008: An
exciting "wine harvest tour" designed for wine enthusiasts who dream
of experiencing what is normally accessible only to wine professionals. After
an introductory workshop, you will visit the famed regions of Médoc and
Sauternes. Then on to Paris, including a day trip to Champagne.
Bordeaux
- Super Weekend - May 2008: Taste Bordeaux wines from over 100 winemakers
assembled under one roof in Bordeaux. Visit the famed regions of Médoc,
St Emilion and take a short detour to Champagne. Plus, enjoy some leisure time
in Paris.
Wine
Roads of Alsace, Burgundy & Champagne: This tour follows three of
the oldest and most famous wine roads in France. Along the way, you will discover
picturesque villages and get a taste of the local cuisine.
Famous
French Wines and Spirits:
If you are a wine lover and happen to be "Chardonnay-ed out," this tour
will introduce you to different types of wines as well as some of the finest
brandies in the world in Cognac - from the Loire Valley
to Bordeaux.
Culinary
Tour of France: Experience French cuisine and discover France, a place
so rich in culinary traditions and gastronomic delights! Savor flavorful dishes
in Provence, Burgundy, the Basque Country and other provinces while enjoying their
local wines, cheeses, and countless other regional delicacies.
Vigneron
Classic from south to north: A classic
wine tour from Provence to Champagne. Sample the wines of the Rhône Valley,
Beaujolais, Burgundy and Chablis as you discover the beauty of the surrounding
countryside and savor the best of French cuisine. See map
of France and photos
of the regions.
Famed
Wines of Southern France: Travel across the south of France and tour the famed
regions of Bordeaux, Dordogne, Carcassonne and Aix-en-Provence. Wine regions visited:
Médoc, St. Emilion, Bergerac, Châteauneuf du Pape, Provence
and more. See map
of France and photos
of the regions.
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SPAIN
Wines
of Northern Spain: This tour route covers the wine-producing regions along
the Ebro and the Duero rivers in northern Spain from Barcelona, in Catalonia,
to Salamanca, near the Portuguese border. Wine regions visited: Alella,
Penedés, Somontano, Ribera del Duero, La Rioja and Rueda.
Sweet
Wines of Andalusia: Taste the sherry wines of Southern Spain and savor the
magic of Andalusia (flamenco, tapas, cultural heritage, etc.): Tour Málaga,
El Puerto de Santa María, Jerez de la Frontera, Arcos de la Frontera, Seville
and much more. See map
of Spain and photos
of the regions.
Basque
Cuisine and La Rioja Wines: Basque cuisine is famous worldwide for its freshness
and creativity. Sample first-rate restaurants and enjoy the local wines of Vizcaya,
Alava, La Rioja and Navarra. See
map
of Spain and photos
of the regions.
Wine
regions we have personally visited:
France - Champagne, Alsace, Burgundy
including Chablis and Beaujolais, Provence, Languedoc, Bordeaux, Cognac and Western
Loire Valley. Also Normandy and Brittany for Calvados.
Spain
- Galicia, La Rioja, Euskadi (Basque Country), Ribera del Duero, Penedés,
Valencia/Utiel-Requena and Jerez de la Frontera. See pictures from our trips.
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