Wines and Waters of France 2025

As a passionate sommelier and wine educator, I invite you to embark on a unique and immersive journey through the “Wines and Waters of France.” Imagine leisurely week-long boat trips navigating picturesque rivers and canals, surrounded by charming villages, rolling vineyards, and captivating landscapes.

Join me as we delve into the world of French viniculture. I’ll share my in-depth knowledge, liberally pouring theory into practice with curated tastings at carefully chosen wineries. We’ll explore the unique terroir of each region, savoring the diverse flavors and characteristics of each sip.

But it’s not just about the wine. We’ll delve into the local gastronomy, exploring bustling markets, savoring authentic cuisine at charming restaurants, and indulging in local delicacies like artisanal cheeses and freshly baked bread. Each region offers something unique, even for the most discerning palate.

Beyond the vine, we’ll discover the rich history and culture. Visit historical sites, admire charming architecture, and cycle along picturesque

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Tequila sunrise

The Tequila Sunrise, a cocktail with a concise recipe but a rich history, reached its zenith of popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, a period that wasn’t necessarily renowned for producing the finest concoctions in American cocktail history. It was an era marked by high cocktail consumption and the birth of many new drinks, but the taste and quality of numerous libations from that time often left much to be desired. Nonetheless, the Tequila Sunrise earned its enduring place on the International Bartenders Association (IBA) list for a good reason.

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Weekend trip to Oregon

for pino noir (coming soon)

Weekend trip to Walla-Walla

coming soon

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the trips could be extended to breweries of eastern or southern WA (coming soon)

One day visit to Woodinville

Woodinville, a suburb of Seattle, has a cluster of many wine tasting rooms (coming soon)

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the trips could be extended to WA breweries (coming soon)

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week or even longer trips to France on a boat

Wines and Waters of France

I am offering a uniquely designed program called “Wines and Waters of France.” It is a beautiful way to experience French viniculture in a leisurely and relaxed manner, with one- or two-week trips by boat on the rivers and canals of famous French wine regions.

We will navigate along, admiring medieval towns and villages, pastoral landscapes, and the unique nature of the place.

Every day, I will share my knowledge of local viniculture, liberally exemplifying the theory with practical samples. We will visit the most representative wineries, which I have carefully chosen.

We will also study the gastronomic peculiarities of every place, because there is no place in France that cannot offer something to even the pickiest of gourmets. Dinners in local cuisine restaurants, farmer’s markets, cheese shops, boulangeries, and other tasty places await us.

We will also have time for historical sites, architecture, and biking along picturesque trails.

You can choose the region

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The boat trips could be extended to interesting places that are not on the waterways we boat.
– Bordeau
– Chablis
– Voiron (Chartreuse)

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I can plan and set the similar trips on a boat in some other European countries, such as Germany, Italy, Holland and Ireland

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Such tastings can be offered individually with the subject of your choice or by series (examples of series: “Wines of France by regions”, “Most Popular White wine by varietals”, “Fortified wines”, and so on.
For wine stores: wines would be chosen from your inventory.

Training for Themed wine appreciation session “Taste and Learn”

If you would like to run the themed wine appreciation session “Taste and Learn” with your own staff, I will select wines for your chosen topic and train your staff.

Program for Themed wine appreciation session “Taste and Learn”

I will develop the program according to your preferences and provide a detailed text for each session. Wines for each talk can be suggested as examples, or I can help choose them from your inventory.

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day trips to Woodenville, WA (coming soon)