AMA Waterways Slates 21 Wine-Themed Cruises

AmaWaterways will host 21 wine-themed river cruises in European wine regions this year, each hosted by a wine expert from the U.S. or Europe. Following are the departure dates, itinerary and wine experience on the “In Celebration on Wine” theme cruises.

March 29: “Legendary Wine & Regions of the Rhone,” James Cluer, a Master of Wine at Fine Vintages Ltd.; April 2, “Classic Port Wines & Charming Quintas,” George Sandeman of the House of Sandeman, known for port and sherries; April 5, “Paris & the Sparkling Seine,” Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat Winery in Santa Barbara, Calif.; April 12 and Nov. 1, “Paris & the Sparkling Seine,” Preston Mohr, an American wine expert now based in Paris, with a specialty in French Champagne; April 13, “Great Capitals & Vintages of the Danube,” Gary and Marcy Eberle of Eberle Winery in Paso Robles, Calif.

Oct. 31, “Castles & Wineries of Germany,” Len and Marisa Crispino of Foreign Affairs Winery; Nov. 5, “Classic Port Wines & Charming Quintas,” Brian Heath of Grape Creek Vineyards in Fredericksburg, Texas. Nov. 6, “Great Capitals & Vintages of the Danube,” Eric Glomski, owner of Page Springs Cellars & Arizona Stronghold, and co-host Sam Pillsbury, New Zealand film director (“Free Willy”) and owner of Pillsbury Wine Company; Nov. 7, “Vineyards of the Rhine & Mosel,” Carissa Chappellet of Chappellet Winery in Napa, with co-host Archie McLaren, founder and chairman of the Central Coast Wine Classic; Nov. 8, “Legendary Wine Regions of the Rhone,” Gerry and Rosie Wilson of Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula, Calif.  Nov. 8, “Paris & the Sparkling Seine,” Jean-Marc and Kristi Espinasse of Domaine Rouge-Bleu.

Nov. 9, “Great Capitals & Vintages of the Danube,” Bob and Jodi Dickinson, event chairs for Camillus House Auction, which raises funds for non-profit organizations in southern Florida; Nov. 11, “Great Capitals & Vintages of the Danube,” Stephanie and Michael Honig of Honig Vineyard & Winery in Napa; Nov. 13, “Great Capitals & Vintages of the Danube,” Christopher Silva, president and CEO of St. Francis Winery & Vineyards in Sonoma County, Calif..

Nov. 15, “Culture & Wine Legacy of the Rhine,” Holly Howell is a columnist for the Democrat & Chronicle in Rochester, N.Y., and an authority on the wines of the Finger Lakes region; Nov. 16, “Great Capitals & Vintages of the Danube,” Barry Wiss, a certified wine educator and vice president of communications and trade relations for Trinchero Family Estates, which represents more than 27 brands in the U.S. and Australia, including Sutter Home, Menage a Trois, and Napa Cellars.

Nov. 18, “Great Capitals & Vintages of the Danube,” Vic Poulos of Zin Valle Vineyards in El Paso, Texas; Nov. 22, “Culture & Wine Legacy of the Rhine,” Mark Johnson of Chateau Chantal Winery in Michigan; Nov. 22, “Legendary Wine Regions of the Rhone,” Lee Fuqua of Fuqua Wine.


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