Exclusive Wine Cruises

Dr. Douglas Garman, Ph.D, a 35 year professional educator, is the wine educator and sommelier for Europa Village Winery in Temecula, CA.  Dr. Garman will teach you all about French wines on this Wine Cruise along the Seine.  

Becker Vineyards was founded by Dr. Richard Becker, a physician in San Antonio, and his wife Bunny.  Established in 1992, Becker is one of the original four wineries in Fredericksburg and today they are among the best known and highly respected brands in the state of Texas.

Rick Bonitati joined the St. Francis team as President and CEO in early 2018.  With over 30 years of experience in the fine wine business and a focus primarily on Sonoma County wines, Rick's passion for premium Sonoma County wines is a perfect addition to St. Francis Winery and Vineyards.  

Zerba Cellars is a family owned estate winery located in the heart of the Walla Walla Valley in Washington.  The three estate vineyards are in the appellation's most exciting viticultural areas, including The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater.  For the past 25 years, Dan Paynter, General Manager, has been striving to promote wines from the Pacific Northwest and building  the Zerba brand.

McClain Cellars is a new winery from California founded on family, friends, faith and freedom.  Founded by Jason and Sofia McClain, they harvest and make all of their wine in the Santa Ynez Valley of California.  They offer amazing reds, crisp whites, blends and even a port in their current release.  McClain Cellars is truly one of the fastest-growing wineries in California.

Jody Bogle is a 3rd generation winegrower who, along with her brothers, currently manages the day to day operations of Bogle Vineyards & Winery in California.  Her father, Chris and her grandfather, Warren founded the winery in 1968.  Jody has developed several departments at Bogle as well as managing the international sales of Bogle wines in 40 different countries.

Karl and Carole Dinger are owners of Terra Vina Wines located in Wilsonville, Oregon.  For the last 16 years this boutique winery has produced award winning reds year after year.  The first to plant Cabernet Franc in the valley, their signature wine is produced from their Estate vineyard as well as vineyards in Washington.  

Lenne Estate is the classic Willamette Valley winery:  small, family-owned, entirely estate-grown, intensely focused on well-balanced Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays that express soils and climate.  Proprietor Steve Lutz spent his early 20s in Napa Valley, working and learning in cellars and tasting rooms at Beringer, Franciscan, Inglenook, Vichon and Merryvale.  Over the years Lenne has earned dozens of accolades.

English sparkling wine has won more awards in recent years than any other country and Chapel Down is England's leading wine producer with a world-class range of both sparkling and still wines.  Based in the picturesque market town of Tenterden in Kent, Chapel Down sources fruit across the South East of England and produces traditional method sparkling wines, crisp, aromatic white wines, delicate roses and elegant light red wines.  A supplier to many prestigious venues across the UK and beyond including Harrods and Selfridges as well as being the official wine supplier to No.10 Downing Street.

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