Truly experiencing the wonderful wines of Europe goes hand in hand with an in-depth understanding of the magnificent land that gives birth to them – its complex history, diverse geography, distinctive culture and superb cuisine. Here you will find wines that have been produced since ancient times, grapes that grow in a single area and no where else in the world, wines designed for feast days or favorites of royalty, and regional cuisines that naturally evolved to complement the local wines. Our wine tours are not merely an escort taking you to big name wineries – we create multifaceted adventures created to allow our guests to experience wines as a local would.
Led by Gary Sullivan, a Certified Sommelier and Wine Educator, and a wine consultant for restaurants as well as retail establishments, and professionally trained chef, food and wine blogger and Italian Wine Professional Kathy Bechtel, our small group tours are developed to allow you to spend a week as an “local”, experiencing an area’s finest wines in all their many dimensions. We taste wines in the historic estates that produced them, join fourth generation winemakers on a private tour of their winery, walk or cycle through vineyards to immerse ourselves in the amazing terroir, and enjoy the regional pairings of wines with favorite local specialties. We travel slowly, immersing ourselves in a regions top Crus. Our private winery visits emphasize quality over quantity; relaxed discussions with producers rather than multiple visits per day.
Each of our tours is customized for our guests. For those new to European wines, your tour might offer a basic introduction to Old World wines as one part of a diverse program of activities – walking tours, cooking classes, historical sites, dining at a local trattoria. For those with more experience, we can include more in depth pursuits, from learning the nuances of the local terroirs, visiting the various acclaimed “cru” of the region, or even including a favorite winery of your choice.
To learn more, contact Kathy.
VENETO, ITALY
BORDEAUX, FRANCE
BAROLO, ITALY
