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About Wine

Useful LINKS to information on German wines and Bordeaux / France:

GERMANY:

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www.germanwineusa.com (english)
Wines of Germany is the exclusive U.S. office of the Deutsches Weininstitut

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www.germanwines.de (english)
German Wine Institute

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www.deutscheweine.de
(german) German Wine Institute

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www.vdp.de (english)
Association of Premium Winemakers in Germany

BORDEAUX / FRANCE:

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ugcb.net (english)
Site officiel de l'Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux

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www.bordeaux.com (english)
The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux ("CIVB")

WINE BLOGS focussing on BORDEAUX / FRANCE and GERMAN WINES

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schiller-wine.blogspot.com (english)
by Christian Schiller

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www.wine-chronicles.com (english)
Panos Kakaviatos, a published wine writer since 2001

WINE STORES in the US with an EXCELLENT selection of GERMAN and FRENCH wines:

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www.bassins.com
(Washington DC)

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moorebrothers.com
(New York City)

Bordeaux 2025 | May 20 – 29

Munich to Venice 2025 | September 19 – 29

Loire Valley 2025 | October 05 – 16

Germany NORTH 2026 | April 21 – May 01

Austria 2026 | May 06 – May 12

Burgundy 2026 | August 30 – September 10

Germany EAST 2026 | October 12 – 22

Rhône | previous tour in 2024

Southern Germany / Alsace / Switzerland 2027

Bordeaux 2025

Taste first-class wines, enjoy exquisite wine pairing lunches and dinners at world-famous Châteaux, witness the art of making a barrique, visit an oyster farmer, get the full Bordeaux experience.

10 day immersion: May, 2025

For details click here

Munich to Venice 2025

Starting in Munich and going to the Lagoon of Venice, we explore some of the best wineries. We will witness the start of the famous Oktoberfest and dive into pure Italian hospitality.

12 day immersion: September, 2025

For details click here

Loire Valley 2025

Travel with us along the eponymous Loire river, admire the beauty of the famous Loire Châteaux, taste wines such as Vouvray, Chinon, Sancerre, and discover grape varieties unique to the Loire Valley..

12 day immersion: October, 2025

For details click here

Germany North 2026

Spend 9 days in the Rhein, Ahr, Mosel, and Nahe valleys, taste world-class Rieslings, delve deep into German history and culture.

10 day immersion: April, 2026

For details click here

Austria 2026

Travel through the magnificent Austrian wine regions. Delve deep into the charming, glamorous Austrian culture. Taste the wide variety of styles, aromas, and terroir of Austrian wines.

12 day immersion: May, 2026

For details click here

Burgundy & Champagne 2026

Travel from Lyon to Paris, visit 15+ Wine Domaines, 3 Champagne Houses, discover historical gems such as Fontenay Abbey, Hospice de Beaune, experience French hospitality and genuine Burgundian cuisine.

12 day immersion: August, 2026

For details click here

Germany East 2026

Berlin to Frankfurt

Discover other grape varieties next to gorgeous Rieslings: Pinot-Blancs, Silvaner; red varieties: Pinot Noir, Lemberger. Enjoy performances at world-renowned Gewandhaus and Semper Opera. Delve deep into Germany’s historic reunification.

11 day immersion: October, 2026

For details click here

Rhône: previous tour in 2024

Follow the Rhône river from Lyon to Arles exploring Côte Rôtie, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Visit beautiful Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Séguret. Delve into Roman and medieval history, understand the impressionist painters love of the gorgeous Provence.

11 day immersion: October, 2024

For details click here

Southern Germany / Alsace / Switzerland 2027

Discover Germany's stunning Pinot-Noirs, compare the different wine styles of Germany and Alsace, indulge in beautiful, medieval wine villages, enjoy culinary highlights in both Germany and Alsace.

10 day immersion: 2027

For details click here

Bordeaux 2025

Taste first-class wines, enjoy exquisite wine pairing lunches and dinners at world-famous Châteaux, witness the art of making a barrique, visit an oyster farmer, get the full Bordeaux experience.

10 day immersion: May 2025

For details click here

Germany South & Alsace 2025

Discover Germany's stunning Pinot-Noirs, compare the different wine styles of Germany and Alsace, indulge in beautiful, medieval wine villages, enjoy culinary highlights in both Germany and Alsace.

10 day immersion: July, 2025

For details click here

Loire Valley 2025

Travel with us along the eponymous Loire river, admire the beauty of the famous Loire Châteaux, taste wines such as Vouvray, Chinon, Sancerre, and discover grape varieties unique to the Loire Valley.

12 day immersion: October, 2025

For details click here

Germany North 2026

Spend 9 days in the Rhein, Ahr, Mosel, and Nahe valleys, taste world-class Rieslings, delve deep into German history and culture.

10 day immersion: April, 2026

For details click here

Austria 2026

Travel through the magnificent Austrian wine regions. Delve deep into the charming, glamorous Austrian culture. Taste the wide variety of styles, aromas, and terroir of Austrian wines.

12 day immersion: May, 2026

For details click here

Burgundy & Champagne 2026

Travel from Lyon to Paris, visit 15+ Wine Domaines, 3 Champagne Houses, discover historical gems such as Fontenay Abbey, Hospice de Beaune, experience French hospitality and genuine Burgundian cuisine.

12 day immersion: 2026

For details click here

Germany East 2026

Berlin to Frankfurt

Discover other grape varieties next to gorgeous Rieslings: Pinot-Blancs, Silvaner; red varieties: Pinot Noir, Lemberger. Enjoy performances at world-renowned Gewandhaus and Semper Opera. Delve deep into Germany’s historic reunification.

11 day immersion: October, 2026

For details click here

Rhône: previous tour in 2024

Follow the Rhône river from Lyon to Arles exploring Côte Rôtie, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Visit beautiful Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Séguret. Delve into Roman and medieval history, understand the impressionist painters love of the gorgeous Provence.

11 day immersion: October, 2024

For details click here