The longest river in France! We will follow its flow from the heart of France, past Sancerre, Touraine, and Anjou, all the way to the Atlantic. Along the way, we will sip and savor some of the finest delights they’ve produced over the centuries, wines and cheeses and sauces that have inspired the world. Vive la France!

Straddling two modern states of Spain and France, the Basque region is united by an ancient language and the production of richly varied wines as tenacious and fascinating as the food and traditions found throughout the countryside.

From the prestigious vineyards of the western Médoc peninsula to the gravelly hills of Pomerol in the east, it may seem that every acre of Bordeaux makes a world-famous wine of long tradition; but in fact, the classifications and techniques across this small but mighty region are diverse and changing rapidly. Let’s explore the flavors and culture along two of the most famous rivers in the world of wine!

Home to such famous styles as Prosecco, Soave, and Valpolicella, Veneto is the smallest of Italy’s great wine regions but today has the greatest production. Covering the transition from the Alps to the Mediterranean, the larger Tri-Veneto area houses a remarkable breadth of climate and culture. Let’s taste!