Wine Tours of the World

Wine Tours of the World

A Tasting Tour of California

• California is renowned for its diverse and high quality wines.
• Learn about and sample popular grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot from Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Russian River Valley
• Option to sample any number and combination of wines.

A Tasting Tour of France

• France is known for its rich winemaking heritage and diverse range of wines.  Every style of wine is produced here so there is always something new to try.
• Learn about and sample popular grape varieties such as Pinot Noir, Syrah,  Gamay, Grenache, Bordeaux Blends, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Gewürztraminer from these regions: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire Valley, Rhône Valley, Alsace, Beaujolais, Languedoc-Roussillon/Provence.

• • • Bordeaux: this region produces world-class red blends (Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot) as well as exquisite white wines and Sauternes – a delicious dessert wine.
    • Burgundy: this region is known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (Chablis), 2 grapes that can be traced back to medieval times. Crémant de Bourgogne is produced here and is a sparkling wine which uses the same grapes and process as Champagne but for a much lower price.
    • Loire Valley: this region produces crisp Sauvignon Blancs, elegant Cabernet Francs and the most versatile grape in the world – Chenin Blanc. This is the home of Sancerre and Vouvray.
    • Rhône Valley: Viognier and Syrah are the stars of Northern Rhône while in Southern Rhône, blends (red and rosé) can feature up to 18 different grapes in a blend!
    • Alsace: this region is known for its white wines that have floral and spicy aromas such as Gewürztraminer.
    • Beaujolais: this is the home of Beaujolais Nouveau whose release is celebrated annually on the third Thursday of November. 
    • Languedoc-Roussillon/Provence: this region’s warm Mediterranean climate is ideal for producing delicious rosé wines (and other wines) at affordable prices.
  • Option to sample any number and combination of wines.
  • Option to focus on just one or two regions or all the regions of France.

A Tasting Tour of Germany

• Germany is famous for its white wines.
• Learn about and sample its most well known grape variety – Riesling
• Learn about Germany’s detailed wine classification system based on the ripeness of the grapes at harvest – dry wines, off-dry wines, semi-sweet, and sweet Ice Wine)

A Tasting Tour of Italy

• Italy is one of the world’s foremost wine producers with over 350 different grape varieties and every one of its 20 regions makes wines.
• Learn about and sample popular grape varieties such as Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Montepulciano, Corvina, Pinot Grigio, Garganega from Tuscany, Piedmont, Triveneto (northeastern Italy), Southern Italy and Sicily.
• Learn about and sample Prosecco.

• • • Tuscany: most Tuscan wine is red and made primarily from the Sangiovese grape. This is the home of Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino.
    • Piedmont:  this region’s claim to fame is a pair of red wines – Barolo and Barbaresco made from the Nebbiolo grape.  
    • Triveneto: this region’s climate favors white wines such as Pinot Grigio and Soave. The top red wines are Valpolicella and Amarone della Valpolicella.
    • Southern Italy and Sicily: most southern Italian wines are red such as Montepulciano d’Abruzzi.

• Option to sample  any number and combination of wines.
• Option to focus on just or two or all regions of Italy.

A Tasting Tour of Spain

• Spain is renowned for its diverse and high quality wines with its wine-making tradition dating back thousands of years. Wine makers combine Old World traditions with New World techniques.
• Learn about and sample popular grape varieties such as Tempranillo, Garnacha and Albariño from Rioja, Priorat, Rías Baixas
• Learn about and sample Cava (sparkling wine) and Sherry (dessert wine).
• Option to sample any number and combination of wines.

A Tasting Tour of Portugal

• Portugal boasts over 250 indigenous grape varieties which are rarely found elsewhere. Its wines offer excellent quality at great prices. 
• Learn about and sample popular grape varieties such as Touring Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Alvarinho from Douro Valley and Vinho Verde.
• Learn about and sample Port (dessert wine).
• Option to sample any number and combination of wines.

A Tasting Tour of South Africa

• Most of the African continent is too hot for wine making, but South Africa’s Western Cape region has a Mediterranean climate that is perfect for making delicious wines. 
• Learn about and sample popular grape varieties such as Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay from Stellenbosch, Paarl, Constantia and Swartland.
• Learn about and sample Cap Classique (sparkling wine).
• Option to sample and number and combination of wines.

A Tasting Tour of Chile

• Chile is known for its excellent wine production and unique geography and climate where French varieties were introduced in the 19th century. 
• Learn about and sample popular grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenère (Chile’s signature grape), Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay from Maipo Valley  and Casablanca Valley.
• Option to sample any number and combination of wines.

A Tasting Tour of New Zealand

• New Zealand is known for its high-quality wines, in particular its Sauvignon Blanc, and very expressive flavors.
• Learn about and sample popular grape varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay, Central Otago and Martinborough.
• Option to sample any number and combination of wines.

A Tasting Tour of Australia

• Australia is one of the world’s leading wine producers known for its diverse climates and regions.  It’s much more than Yellow Tail!!
• Learn about and sample popular grape varieties such as its signature grape Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Semillon, Pinot Noir and Riesling from Barossa Valley, Margaret River, Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley and Coonawarra.
• Option to sample any number and combination of wines.