Wine
and Cuisine
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 journeys."
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
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.
Bordeaux
- The Super Weekend of Wine Tasting: 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.
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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