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We bring two generations of perspective to craft experiences that are as special as you are
October 2026- Austria: From Vienna to the Vine
October 9-14
We chose Vienna as our first destination with you in mind. Direct and easy connections from Philadelphia make the journey seamless, and our carefully planned four-day program gives you the freedom to extend your adventure or return refreshed and ready. Arriving during Austria's beautiful shoulder season means comfortable temperatures, unhurried tastings, and warm, genuine hospitality that is personal.
Over four days, we guide you through three of Austria's most celebrated wine regions: Vienna, the Wachau Valley, and Burgenland, each one offering a distinct and memorable story in the glass. Together we explore private tastings at family-run estates, walk the breathtaking terraced slopes of the Wachau, and discover the bold reds and charming lakeside villages of Burgenland.
This is immersive wine experience with a community of people who share your passion. Every detail is handled, the experience curated, and every glass poured with purpose. Your classroom, uncorked.
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March 2027- Portugal: From Porto to the Douro Valley
March 12-17
Portugal is one of Europe's most treasured wine destinations, and Porto is the perfect place to begin. Easy connections from Philadelphia make the journey effortless, and our carefully curated program is sized to give you the richness of the experience with time to extend your stay or return home refreshed.
We guide you through two of Portugal's most distinguished wine destinations, the elegant, historic city of Porto and the magnificent Douro Valley, where centuries-old terraced vineyards rise above one of Europe's most beautiful rivers. Private tastings at celebrated estates, intimate vineyard walks, and the gracious hospitality that Portugal is known for, each day a deeper, more personal understanding of the wines you've come to love.
This is where your wine education finds its fullest expression. The same passion and knowledge you bring to every class, now set against the landscapes, the cellars, and the stories that inspired them. Every detail thoughtfully arranged, the experiences intentional, the glasses poured with purpose. Your education, beautifully continued.
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May 2027- Slovenia: From the Adriatic to the Alps
May 28- June 2
Slovenia has quietly become one of Europe's most captivating hidden gems, and closer than most people realize. A direct flight from Philadelphia to Venice and a scenic one-hour drive across the border puts you in the heart of Slovenia before you know it. Our thoughtfully curated program moves you through some of Slovenia's most celebrated landscapes, from the sun-drenched vineyards of Brda along the Adriatic coast, through the dramatic karst caves and castles of the interior, to the charming capital of Ljubljana and the ancient wine country of Maribor and Ptuj.
We guide you through an extraordinary tapestry of wine, culture, and cuisine, private tastings at boutique estates, olive oil traditions passed down through generations, a food tour through Ljubljana's vibrant markets, a cruise along the Ljubljanica river, and visits to some of Slovenia's most distinguished wineries. Each experience deepens your understanding of a wine culture that Slovenians prefer to share with those who made it.
Slovenia offers a wine experience so intimate and authentic it simply cannot be replicated anywhere else. For those who love to learn through discovery, this journey brings the glass to life in a way no classroom can. Every detail arranged, every experience intentional, every glass a story worth savoring.
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