Which Wine Experience Would You Prefer?
We offer deluxe wine country adventures where you will discover and savor superb wines, gourmet foods, artisan craftsmanship and awesome sights and scenery in the most prestigious wine regions in the world. You can experience this 4 different ways:- Make new friends traveling with like-minded wine and food enthusiasts on one of our Scheduled Group Departures of 10-20 travelers
- Put your own group together (6-16) for one of our exisiting itineraries or we'll customize one to your tastes
- If you're alone or part of a small group (up to six people) and you want an insider's view and knowledge, then choose our Expert Guide-Chauffeur Program
- Of course, if you're independent-minded, you'll revel in our Self-Drive Program
We offer tours to a number of exciting destinations. Please browse our options below.
Argentina
Argentina - has over one half million acres in grape cultivation - twice as much as Chile yet only half of the US. Older plantings of typical Argentine grape varieties are still common and result in less than satisfying, inexpensive wines for the domestic market. However, because of the excellent "terroir", the low cost of...
Chile
Chile - is the 11th largest producer of wine bottling one-fourth as much as the US. Originally produced for domestic markets, the acreage has increased 40% since 1992 and is now primarily planted with the "noble varietals" of France (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay). The result of this expansion, new investment...
France
France - has seven primary wine-producing regions: Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Loire, Provence and the Rhone Valley. From these regions come 8 of the 12 most important "noble varietals", the grapes from which the best wines are made worldwide.
These include Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc...
These include Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc...
Italy
Italy - is unique among wine producing nations. Every political region mirrors a corresponding wine producing region.. And, like their politics, the wine regions produce different types of wine due to their "terroir" but more importantly because local cuisine historically has reflected the local wine and vice-versa. The most...
Portugal
Portugal - has long been one of the most famous producers of wine in the world. Not because of its table wines but for hundreds of years because of its fortified wines of Port and Madeira and more recently for its red wines of Douro where you'll connect with many fine producers of the Ribera del Duero.
Spain
Spain - has the largest area of land dedicated to viticulture of any country in the world. It also has a long history of producing very fine wines from its own "noble varietal" the Tempranillo grape. And since Spain also produces a lot of bland inexpensive wines we'll be showing you the finest wineries and wines so you'll...
