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xclusive YACHTING WINE VOYAGES WORLD RENOWNED WINERIES | UNIQUE WINE TASTINGS | EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE SeaDream sails to some of the most beautiful ports in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Our yachts, coupled with the enchantment of the region, make the ideal opportunity to grow your passion and knowledge of wine. SeaDream’s Wine Voyages are designed to enhance both your culinary and yachting experience. Meet the personalities behind some of the world’s most renowned wineries, as well as several less familiar but equally notable vineyards and explore their flavors and history. Exclusive wine tastings are followed by the Winemaker’s Dinner, where SeaDream’s Executive Chef’s degustation menu is complemented with top cuvees from our visiting Winemaker. An evening unique to our Wine Voyages is all about an unforgettable culinary experience that is incomparable to other wine cruises. Taste only the best, exclusive and most memorable reds, whites and champagnes. On all SeaDream voyages, bar drinks and selected wines are complimentary. Wine packages by the glass during Winemaker’s dinner and Wine Land Adventures are offered at an additional cost. During the Wine Voyages, a representative from the visiting winery will be present to host the scheduled wine tastings and the winemaker’s dinner. Information on this flyer is verified at the time of publishing. The program indicated is subject to change. Land adventures are offered at an additional cost. All Land Adventures are available to pre-book online on your designated voyage. IT’S YACHTING, NOT CRUISING ® | ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE SEADREAM.COM
2020 VOYAGES St. Tropez Nice N ic e Prickly Pear Monte Carlo San Juan Sanary-sur-Mer Marigot Collioure An t i be s S a n re m o St. Barths St . Tro pe z Virgin Gorda Tarragona Saba Denia Antigua St. Kitts Malaga Cartagena SAN JUAN – MARIGOT MALAGA – NICE NICE – NICE Jan 11 - Jan 18, 2020 May 9 - May 16, 2020 May 16 - May 21, 2020 SeaDream I · 7 Days SeaDream I · 7 Days SeaDream I . 5 Days Voyage 12003 Voyage 12019 Voyage 12020 Civ it av ecch ia Villefranche-sur-Mer S t . Tro p e z S a n re m o B o n i f a c io Portofino Le Lavandou Antibes Sorre nt o P o r t o v e n e re Posit a no Nice Portovenere P o r to Cerv o Cassis Nice Portoferraio St. Trop ez Ta ormina Porto Ercole S a n a r y - s u r- M e r Civitavecchia Civitavecchia Vallet t a CIVITAVECCHIA – NICE CIVITAVECCHIA – VALLETTA NICE – CIVITAVECCHIA May 22 - May 30, 2020 Jun 6 - Jun 13, 2020 Sep 26 - Oct 3, 2020 MASTER OF SeaDream II . 8 Days SeaDream II . 7 Days SeaDream I . 7 Days Voyage 22021 Wine Voyage Voyage 22023 Voyage 12038 B arcel o n a Monte Carlo St. Barths Sanary-sur-Mer Marigot Nevis Barcelona Mallorca Iles des Saintes M a la g a Ib iza Civitavecchia M a rb e l l a Malaga Martinique St. Lucia Gibraltar Cartagen a Bridgetown Cartagena Bequia BARCELONA – MALAGA CIVITAVECCHIA – MALAGA BRIDGETOWN – MARIGOT Oct 10 - Oct 17, 2020 Oct 17 - Oct 24, 2020 Nov 21 - Nov 28, 2020 SeaDream I . 7 Days SeaDream II . 7 Days SeaDream I . 7 Days Voyage 12040 Voyage 22040 Voyage 12045 IT’S YACHTING, NOT CRUISING ® | ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE SEADREAM.COM
MALAGA – NICE WINE VOYAGE 12019 May 9th - May 16th, 2020 CHATEAU DE BERNE - AN EXCEPTIONAL enchanting region. The estate was founded in 1763. VINEYARD IN PROVENCE Friederich Groebe is the mastermind behind these Provence, a land stunning wines. The natural interplay between nature’s rich in history and elements and the vineyards, combined with the passion, has been winemaker’s philosophy and skills has resulted in wines home to vineyards with numerous international accolades. for almost 2,600 Experience why these wines have become world-famous years. As early through an informational and engaging wine tasting, as Roman times, hosted by Mr. Friederich Groebe. During the Winemaker’s grapes were Dinner, SeaDream’s award-winning cuisine will compliment being grown on rare vintages from our visiting winemaker. SeaDream is the lands of the offering a wine-by-the-glass package at an additional cost Château de Berne. for the Winemaker’s Dinner. Provence - renowned throughout the world for its rosés - is also HILLTOP CASTELLET & WINE TASTING the cradle of great wines. The Domaine du Château de Departing from Sanary, you will join the Castellet, a typical Berne, which has been cultivating grape vines for almost Provencal hilltop village. Perched on a wooded hill above three centuries, is home to some of the regions most the vineyards , this remarkable stronghold, formerly owned recognized wines. by the Lords of les Baux , has well preserved ramparts, a Château de Berne benefits from the perfect amount of sun, carefully restored 12 C church , a castle dating back in part wind and rain for wine growing. The cool evenings of the to the 11C. Entering by two fortified gates “ Le portail ” inland Haut Var ensure slow and optimal grape ripening. and “ Le Portalet ”, you will start the visit walking around Let Winemaker Alexis Cornu guide you through an informal the narrow streets up to the Castle, now home to the town tasting and let you discover the true essence of Provence. hall. You will see the St Sauveur church with its proud A special menu from Executive Chef at Seadream will be displayed windows, before joining the “Trou de Madame” paired with Chateau Berne’s best wines. A wine by-the- from where you will enjoy an attractive view inland towards glass package is available at an additional cost. Ste Baume. You will have some time at leisure will be given to explore the arts and craft workshops –painting, pottery, WEINGUT GROEBE hollow-ware. Then you are invited to visit a famous vineyard and taste a local wine at Domaine de Souviou a Weingut Groebe – the best white wine in the world? very beautiful Provencal bastide, with its adjacent chapel German Riesling is amongst the finest white wines in surrounded by the world. This 32 hectares beautiful grape of vineyards demands a producing some great deal of the very fine wine, vineyard, and of and 2500 olive its winemaker. trees producing a Weingut Groebe rare olive oil. The from Rheinhessen, wine tasting will Germany, grow include red, white their vines in the and rosé wines, for best vineyards which Provence is from this particularly noted. WINE VOYAGE ACTIVITIES S t . Trope z N i ce May 10th Winetasting Chateau de Berne S an ary- su r- M e r May 11th Winemakers Dinner Chateau de Berne Co l l i o u re Tarrag o n a May 12th Yachting Land Adventure: Torres visit May 13th Winetasting Groebe Den i a May 14th Yachting Land Adventure: Hilltop Castellet & Winetasting Souviou Malaga Cart a ge na May 15th Winemakers Dinner Groebe The program indicated may be subject to change. Land Adventures and Wine Maker’s Dinner by-the-glass pairing, are offered for an additional cost. IT’S YACHTING, NOT CRUISING ® | ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE SEADREAM.COM
NICE – NICE WINE VOYAGE 12020 May 16th - May 21st, 2020 FONTANAFREDDA top reviewers. In the heart of Piedmont, among the Langhe hills, you will Experience why these wines have become world-famous find Fontanafredda. The story started in 1858 when King through an informational and engaging wine tasting, hosted Vittorio Emmanuele II, the first king of Italy, bought a piece by Mr. Thomas Loosen During the Winemaker’s Dinner, of land on 58 acres in Serralunga d’Alba. On the property SeaDream’s award-winning cuisine will complement the lays a water source, or a “cold spring”, which in Italian premium wines from our visiting winemaker. SeaDream is translates to Fontana Fredda. The king used Fontanafredda offering a wine-by-the-glass package at an additional cost for as his hunting castle, and gave it away to his mistress, Rosa the Winemaker’s Dinner. Vercellana, the daughter of one of the king’s captains. THE VILLAGE OF DOLCEACQUA & WINE TASTING Rosa was soon joined to the Countess of Mirafiore and Dolceacqua is one of the most beautiful medieval villages Fontanafredda. Their first-born, Count Emanuele Alberto of in Italy. Located in the valley of Nervia, its oldest part is Mirafiore and Fontanafredda had a great passion for wine dominatedby the Dorias’ Castle, at the foot of Mount tasting and farming and it was he who decided that the area Rebuffao. The newest part of the village is located on the around Fontanafredda should be cultivated into vineyard in opposite of the river, called Borgo. In the Dolceacqua you 1878. Thanks to the Count’s eagerness and foresight, the can feel, like you are in a fairytale. The inhabitants of this tiny winery grew and its recognition for quality-conscious modern village located between the sea and the mountains might not winemaking excelled. The Count himself was considered an be many, but they are very friendly. The Medieval atmosphere important international promoter by Barolo. is powered by Dorias’ Castle that dates back to XII when it Fontanafredda has long been considered a good producer, was just a tower. During XVI century, the local Lord Stefano but in the last 10-15 years they have really gained Doria added the Rammed Bastion and two square towers. reputation for producing top quality wines; especially for Nowadays the castle appears to be divided into two parts. their Barolos and received the award “Winery of the Year You will reach the village of Dolceacqua by bus and then will 2017” by Wine Enthusiast. follow your knowledgeable guide and discover this Ligurian Learn more about Fontanafredda and taste the true essence of territory. Our guide will introduce you to Dolceacqua’s history Piedmonte with Export Director Sylvia Eisenstraut in an informal and cultural environment. You will end the day with a tasting tasting. A special menu from Executive chef at Seadream will of local products at Cantine Gajaudo. You will have the chance be paired with Fontanafredda’s premium wines. A wine by-the- to taste truffle pasta, wine, focaccia and some sweets before it glass package at an additional cost will be offered. will be time to return to your SeaDream yacht. DR. LOOSEN ANTIBES & ABSINTH Dr Loosen is one of Germany’s - and the world’s - best producers Antibes was founded by the Greek merchants in the 5th of Riesling. Dedicated to a traditional approach, focusing on century and is one of the oldest cities in France. At the start terroir, has led their wines to become some of the most lauded of this Land Adventure, your guide will meet you at the pier, examples of German Riesling. where you will start your visit by the historic part of the city Their fame arguably originates with the sweeter styles, but which is a maze of small, flower-bedecked streets with roman their dry Rieslings, especially from the Grosse Lage vineyards, and medieval sections. Its 16th century ramparts overlook have developed a strong following in recent years too. Situated the Mediterranean Sea and still protect the heart of the Old on Germany’s Mosel River among some of the world’s most Town. Your next stop will be just nearby the market, in a 9th treasured vineyards, the Dr. Loosen estate has been in the same century vaulted cellar, with a roman well. This shop sells olive family for more than 200 years. oils and other local specialties. There you will taste some The vineyards of Dr. Loosen owe their excellent quality to three regional delicacies such as the tapenade accompanied by major factors: the cool climate of the middle Mosel area, the a glass of famous “absinthe” (wormwood-based alcoholic mineral-rich slate and volcanic soils, and the extreme age of the beverage), the favorite beverage of many French artists in the estate’s ungrafted Riesling vines. 19th century. Then you will enjoy some time for independent Today, Dr. Loosen wines are widely enjoyed around the exploration before your return to your Seadream yacht. globe and continue to receive awards and accolades from Nice WINE VOYAGE ACTIVITIES Mon te C a r lo May 17th Yachting Land Adventure wine & food tasting, Winetasting Fontanafredda Antibes Sa n re mo St. Tropez May 18th Winemakers Dinner Fontanafredda May 19th Winetasting Dr.Loosen May 20th Yachting Land Adventure Absinth cave & Winemakers Dinner Dr.Loosen The program indicated may be subject to change. Land Adventures and Wine Maker’s Dinner by-the-glass pairing, are offered for an additional cost. IT’S YACHTING, NOT CRUISING ® | ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE SEADREAM.COM
CIVITAVECCHIA – NICE MASTER OF WINE VOYAGE 22021 May 22nd - May 30th, 2020 Wine Voyage “MASTER OF WINE VOYAGE” Let Peter Marks take you on a journey discovering some of WITH PETER MARKS MW the best wines produced around Europe in two complimentary Peter Marks, Master of Wine, tastings onboard. Join him also for some very special is an internationally respected Winemakers Dinners were Seadream’s Executive Chef has wine industry consultant and created some outstanding dishes which paired with the Dream educator based in the Napa Cellar top wines will be something to remember. Valley. Marks is one of only 52 Masters of Wine residing in the ANTIBES & ABSINTH United States and one of 382 Antibes was founded by the Greek merchants in the 5th century in the world. The prestigious and is one of the oldest cities in France. At the start of this Land Master of Wine (MW) title Adventure, your guide will meet you at the pier, where you will is bestowed by the Institute start your visit by the historic part of the city which is a maze of Masters of Wine (IMW) in of small, flower-bedecked streets with roman and medieval London. Marks received his MW designation in 1995 when sections. Its 16th century ramparts overlook the Mediterranean he became the 10th American to pass. That year he also Sea and still protect the heart of the Old Town. Your next stop became the first American to receive the Madame Bollinger will be just nearby the market, in a 9th century vaulted cellar, Foundation Award, which is bestowed annually to the MW with a roman well. This shop sells olive oils and other local candidate with the highest blind tasting score. specialties. There you will taste some regional delicacies such From 2008 to 2018 Marks was Vice President of Education for as the tapenade accompanied by a glass of famous “absinthe” Constellation Brands, overseeing programs such as the Wine (wormwood-based alcoholic beverage), the favorite beverage & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) for employees and customers. of many French artists in the 19th century. Then you will enjoy He implemented a diverse education curriculum delivered some time for independent exploration before your return to both in-person and online. your Seadream yacht. Before joining Constellation Wines, he was the Senior Vice President of Wine at COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts in Napa, where he was responsible for all wine HILLTOP CASTELLET & WINE TASTING sales and education programs. Departing from Sanary, you will join the Castellet, a typical Previous to working at COPIA Marks was the Chief Wine Provencal hilltop village. Perched on a wooded hill above the Merchant at Wine.com, a wine Internet retailer serving vineyards , this remarkable stronghold, formerly owned by the more than 40 states. For 15 years prior, Marks was Director Lords of les Baux , has well preserved ramparts, a carefully of Wine for the upscale Draeger’s Supermarkets located in restored 12 C church , a castle dating back in part to the 11C. Northern California. Entering by two fortified gates “ Le portail ” and “ Le Portalet ”, Marks graduated from the University of California at Davis in you will start the visit walking around the narrow streets up to the 1976 with a B.S. degree with highest honors in Food Service Castle, now home to the town hall. You will see the St Sauveur Management. His personal interest in wine led him to the wine church with its proud displayed windows, before joining the trade in 1981. “Trou de Madame” from where you will enjoy an attractive view Marks is on the Education and Exam Board of the Institute of inland towards Ste Baume. You will have some time at leisure Masters of Wine, he is the Panel Chair of the Practical (Tasting) will be given to explore the arts and craft workshops –painting, Exam for the Institute of Masters of Wine and he judges many pottery, hollow-ware. Then you are invited to visit a famous international wine competitions. He is also a member of the vineyard and taste a local wine at Domaine de Souviou a very Society of Wine Educators, teaches wine classes independently beautiful Provencal bastide, with its adjacent chapel surrounded and through the Napa Valley Wine Academy, and he assists by 32 hectares of vineyards producing some very fine wine, and with many charitable fundraisers throughout the year. Marks 2500 olive trees producing a rare olive oil. The wine tasting enjoys riding his bike in the Napa Valley, especially up will include red, white and rosé wines, for which Provence is Mt. Veeder and through the beautiful vineyards. particularly noted. WINE VOYAGE ACTIVITIES S t . Tro p e z S a n re m o May 24th Winetasting “Discover Italy” Le Lavandou Antibes P o r t o v e n e re May 25th Yachting Land Adventure: Absinth cave & Winemakers Dinner “Best of Italy” Cassis Nice May 27th Winetasting “France uncovered” May 28th Winemakers Dinner “Best of France” S a n a r y - s u r- M e r May 29th Yachting Land Adventure: Hilltop Castellet & Winetasting Civitavecchia The program indicated may be subject to change. Land Adventures and Wine Maker’s Dinner by-the-glass pairing, are offered for an additional cost. IT’S YACHTING, NOT CRUISING ® | ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE SEADREAM.COM
CIVITAVECCHIA – VALLETTA WINE VOYAGE 22023 Jun 6th - Jun 13th, 2020 THE ESSENCE OF TUSCANY the guidance of Margaux Laroche and learn more about the A long lasting bond unites the Mazzei family with Tuscany and Domaine D’Henri history and philosophy. wines since the XI century. Enjoy a very special degustation dinner where these lovely Ser Lapo Mazzei is the author of the first known document to burgundy wines will be matched with a carefully selected menu use the “Chianti” denomination in 1398; in 1435, when his from Seadream’s Executive Chef. Seadream is offering a by-the- granddaughter Madonna Smeralda Mazzei married Piero di glass wine pairing package for this degustation dinner. Agnolo da Fonterutoli, the holding became part of the family’s AMALFI: WINE TASTING AT SORRENTINO WINERY estate. Since then, for 24 generations, the Mazzei family Drive from Amalfi to reach the Sorrentino winery at the feet produces wine at Castello di Fonterutoli, which even after its of the awesome mount Vesuvio, the only volcano on the main recent expansion still remains the beating heart of the company. continent of Europe. Sorrentino’s wine company; a story of Since more than six hundred passionate wine-making with unique characteristics: a family years, the Mazzei family produces having viticulture in its DNA, a sunburnt ground fertilized with unique wines with spirit and periodical lava flows from Vesuvio, the Mount Vesuvius, and a passion renewed from generation wine with legendary origins. Sorrentino’s Lacryma Christi and to generation. other great Vesuvian wines are like a story written by the hand Discover some of the best wines of a fertile and violant Nature that has gone on for decades produced in Tuscany under the guidance of owner Francesco thanks to an enthusiastic and tenacious family who knew how Mazzei, and learn the essence of winemaking in Italy’s most to support a territory so rich in precious fruits. Once at the famous wine region. winery guests will walk inside of the vineyard with illustration Dine with Francesco as he host a very special degustation dinner. of the various stages of advance of the cultivation of the screw, Seadream’s Executive Chef will create dishes that complement the systems of breeding let alone of the property intrinsic of the excellence of the exclusive and rare vintages of Mazzei. the volcanic land. Guests will smell the Italian wine and taste it Seadream is offering a wine by-the-glass package at an additional after the visit, together with typical local products! At the end cost for the Winemaker’s Dinner. re-board coach and drive back to Amalfi. WINES FROM MOTHER NATURE TAORMINA: VIAGRANDE VILLAGE & BENANTI WINERY If the vines are well maintained, the wines will be good. At Depart the pier and start your excursion with a brief drive Domaine d’Henri the top priority is to take care of the vines. No through the town of Naxos, founded by the Greek colonizers chemical fertilizers and no weed killers- only organic manure if in 8th BC. First, vie highway and then along the flanks of and when needed. Mt Etna- continue to the village of Viagrande. Viagrande They call it “responsible” viticulture, a respect of nature and of is situated on a hill on the slopes of Mount Etna and has the wine lover in the production of their wines. It also reflects ancient traditions; it is also famous because mentioned a commitment to preserve what has been inherited from in the first novel (“Nedda”) of the Sicilian writer Giovanni generation to generation. Verga. This village is also known for the vineyards and “Like brothers and sisters, despite the same education some especially for the gastronomic traditions. Your adventure will achieve more than others. It is a fact of life that we are not continues to Benanti winery Monte Serra Estate where all equal, yet we love them all, with their particularities. you will sample several of their finest vintages, paired Generally speaking, the winemaker should remain humble and with local tastings such as local cheeses, sun-dried and let Mother Nature complete her work. He could never make fresh tomatoes, green and black olives, salami, bruschetta, a good wine from bad grapes, etc. It’s a delightful experience that will leave you with an he is simply there to anticipate even greater understanding and appreciation of Sicilian and create the best possible flavors. At the arrival you will first visit the vineyard and conditions.” Margaux Laroche the historical oak barrel room and afterwards, you will have Taste and experience these the opportunity to taste the wines of their own production fabulous Chablis varietals with before returning to your Seadream yacht. WINE VOYAGE ACTIVITIES Civitavec c hi a Bonifacio Jun 7th Winetasting Domaine D’Henri S o r re n to Porto Cervo Po sita n o Jun 8th Winemakers Dinner Domaine D’Henri Jun 9th Yachting Land Adventure Winetasting Sorrentino Ta o r min a Jun 10 th Winetasting Mazzei Jun 12th Yachting Land Adventure Winetasting Benanti and Winemakers dinner Va l l e tta The program indicated may be subject to change. Land Adventures and Wine Maker’s Dinner by-the-glass pairing, are offered for an additional cost. IT’S YACHTING, NOT CRUISING ® | ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE SEADREAM.COM
CIVITAVECCHIA – NICE WINE VOYAGE 12038 SEP 26th - Oct 3rd, 2020 ELBA VISTAS, VILLAGES & WINE of the estate landlords. Move then on the charming restaurant From Elba’s capital Portoferraio, enjoy a delightful drive to the for a delicious luncheon of local specialties with wine pairing. southern mountainside village of Capoliveri. Being absolutely After enjoying these spectacular sites reflect on your wonderful enchanting, Capoliveri preserves an almost medieval atmosphere experience as you relax on your return to Porto Ercole. in its architecture, sober at the same time as graceful and elegant. CASCINA DESDERI It is located in the southern parts of the island, in the heart of East of the Sun and West of the Moon… East of Turin and West of Elba’s mining area, between the iron mines at Mount Calamita and Milan – is where you find Desderi. The elegant resort comprising Mount Ginevro: From Capoliveri’s panoramic point you can enjoy the quaint and rustic Cascina Desderi and the splendid Villa a superb view over the gulfs Lacona and di Campo, at the foot of Desderi both surrounded by lush Barbera vineyards. a wild headland covered with bush, agaves and prickly pears. The The name itself, Desderi, may derive from the word desiderio, coasts of Capoliveri are some of the most beautiful on the island, which can be translated as a strong wish… even a desire or with overhanging cliffs, visited by thousands of sea gulls, and passion. The name seemed appropriate, so there was no reason small bays with crystal-clear water. Now it is time for a delightful to change it – wine, after all, is all about passion! walk through the twisty old streets followed then by some leisure Trond Malmer, owner, will guide you through his wonderful wines time to shop and browse around the tiny shops and boutiques of and share his passion for Piemonte and Barbera grapes in an the village. Your next destination is the 17th century old country informal tasting. wine-farm “La Chiusa,” beautifully nestled in a vineyard estate surrounded by olive trees and overlooking the ocean: as any During the Winemaker’s Dinner, SeaDream’s award-winning cuisine self-respecting mansion on Elba, it claims to have once housed will complement the wines from our visiting winemaker. SeaDream Napoleon during his exile there – During your visit of the estate’s is offering a wine-by-the-glass package at an additional cost for cellar see how the wine is handled and produced – A delicious the Winemaker’s Dinner. wine sampling of the vineyard’s “passiti” made from Aleatico and BANFI Ansonica, classic mainstays of the island will follow in the outside High up on a hill in the very heart of Tuscany, lays the origins some garden facing the sea , complement by assorted light snacks. After of the most prestigious wines Italy has to offer. At Castello Banfi, enjoying this pleasant interlude, a short walk will bring you back to modern wineproduction and classic old traditions, goes hand in hand. your awaiting transport for your drive back to Portoferraio. Montalcino is a beautiful middle age town south of Siena in Tuscany. TRUFFLE HUNTING AND WINE AT CASTELLO DELLE REGINE 11 Years in a row Banfi has been awarded Italy’s ”Premier Vineyard Learn about truffle from the woodlands to the kitchen and enjoy Estate” in the winefair VinItaly and the company is internationally the wines and about the food of the great Castello delle Regine known for its ethical and socially responsibility. Both Wine Umbrian estate! There are places that have a strong identity, Enthusiast and Wine & Spirits Magazine has previously awarded linked to space, forms, traditions and actions that are repeated Banfi as” winery of the year”. over the centuries. That’s the case pf “Castello delle Regine”, in Banfi is today one of Italy’s biggest wineproducers and has largely Umbria, whose rolling hills as far as the eye can see repeating since made wine production into science. They have been working a 1500 times and human activities to cultivate, prune, harvest and lot with cloning of grapes to secure optimal quality on the wine. process the products. The olive trees, many planted 5 centuries Sangiovese is probably the most famous winegrape in Tuscany, ago, the vineyards, some older than 50 years, the breeding of and Banfi is investing in three different clones to guard against Chianina, orchards, forests, pastures help to create a timeless yet bad future vintages. South in Tuscany you will find the Sangiovese contemporary atmosphere in the mosaic of the many activities. Grosso variety. This is the grape that creates the most famous wine The property covers 400 hectares around the mansion called from this region - Brunello di Montalcino. Castelluccio Amerino overlooking the valley described in the centuries as the” Valley of queens”, located between the towns of Narni and Amelia- the beautiful villages of ancient Etruscan, Roman and medieval. Enjoy a day spent at this beautiful estate: start with an exciting truffle hunting through lush woodlands, then on to an interesting guided visit to the wine cellar before enjoying a delicious aperitif at the historical “Casteluccia”, private home WINE VOYAGE ACTIVITIES Villefranche-sur-Mer Sep 27th Winetasting Banfi Po r to f in o Sep 28th Winemakers Dinner Banfi Nice Po r to ve n e re Sep 29th Winetasting Desderi Po r to f e r r a io St. Tropez Sep 30th Winemakers Dinner Desderi Po r to E rc o le Oct 1st Yachting Land Adventure Elba Vistas, Villages & Wine Ci vi ta ve c c hi a Oct 2nd Yachting Land Adventure Truffle hunting & wine at Castello delle regine The program indicated may be subject to change. Land Adventures and Wine Maker’s Dinner by-the-glass pairing, are offered for an additional cost. IT’S YACHTING, NOT CRUISING ® | ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE SEADREAM.COM
BARCELONA – MALAGA WINE VOYAGE 12040 Oct 10th - Oct 17th, 2020 HATT ET SÖNER Seadream’s Executive chef will prepare a special Winemakers HATT et SÖNER aspire to be one of the top ten champagne Dinner to compliment these astonishing Champagne’s. Seadream houses in terms of quality blanc des blancs. Their champagne is offering a wine by-the-glass package at an additional cost. philosophy is Freshness, Finesse and Elegance. WINE TASTING IN UNSPOILED IBIZA The vineyard spans several hectares of top-rated champagne Although Ibiza is a relatively small island, it has much more to offer villages in the côte des blancs and only grapes from Premier Cru than the, rather frenetic, Ibiza Town. This adventure takes us across to Grand Cru is used. They only do first press from hand sorted the island to the unspoiled north-west area where Ibiza is rural and grapes, non malolactic, and only vintage champagnes. the area is surrounded by mountains. Delight in Ibiza incredible “HATT et SÖNER believes that business introversion is obsolete, sights and flavors on a guided tour to Can Rich cellars, the largest we believe in openness. Drinkers of HATT et SÖNER are not winery on the island, with a wide variety of wines, olive oil and customers, they are an extension of us, they are our ambassadors. herbal liqueur, where you will be explained about the producing We are on a journey and you are welcome to join the family”. and blending process responsible for the perfection of quality wine. Champagne is a place and a drink that a lot of people enjoy but From the beginning of civilization, Ibiza has been a place of passage know little about. Champagne is a place veiled in old traditions, and meeting for different cultures which left their mark in such ways they want to lift the veil and let you in on some well kept secrets. as the cultivation of the vines and the production of pottery. Ibiza’s One of their main objects is to be on the frontline in developing wine making tradition reaches back at least as far as the time of the Champagne and champagne, innovation is the key in this. The Phoenicians, who introduced the cultivation of the vines, attracted champagne business is a traditional business and they are not by the fertility of the land and the island’s good climate. Probably, afraid of breaking conventions. the wine making process has not changed much since then, since Kristofer Ruscon will host a complimentary Champagne tasting and it has been passed down from father to son by oral tradition, being share their fascinating family history; as well as welcoming you to maintained almost up to our times. Our tour takes us to the Can become part of their family. Enjoy a very special degustation dinner Rich vineyard. After the tasting, we will make a panoramic in Sant where these exquisite champagnes will be matched with a carefully Antony de Portmany before to return to Ibiza town. selected menu from Seadream’s Executive Chef. Seadream is offering a by-the-glass wine pairing package for this degustation dinner. RONDA WINE EXPERIENCE One of Spain’s oldest cities, located in the Andalusian mountains AGRAPART & FILS and 750 meters above sea level, Ronda stills displays aspects of Champagne Agrapart & Fils has been located in the village of its ancient Roman origins. This historical town has been a much Avize in the heart of the white part of Champagne, in the Côte de loved destination for many painters, architects and creative Blancs since 1894. The annual production at the domain is limited artists; including Orson Welles and Ernest Hemingway. The best to 85,000 bottles. way to explore Ronda is on foot and throughout your guided Their 12 hectares vineyard is mainly spread out in Grand Cru villages walking tour you will pass several of the city’s highlights; including planted with Chardonnay, picked and pressed with great care. the ‘Puente Nuevo’ (New Bridge), which alongside the bull ring Agrapart is a so-called R.M. - récoltant manipulant - which means is said to symbolize the soul of the city. Having visited the city that this particular grower produces his own grapes as a basis for his center, you will discover one unique wine cellar in the area. Champagnes. “Descalzos Viejos” (the aged barefoot monks), was founded in Champagne Agrapart is today operated according to biodynamic the year 2000 and specially restored for the purpose of wine- production methods. For over 30 years, the domain has regularly making by the architects Francisco Retamero and Flavio Salesi plowed its best vineyards with horses. Agrapart’s approach is and their respective wives, Chelo Porras and Mariela Grana. It is natural. Their vineyard soils have always been maintained through situated in the chapel of a sixteenth century Trinitarian monastery. ploughing and every year they add compost made from local In this building, perched on the higher slopes of the impressive ingredients to vineyard. The organic life of the soil assures the health Tajo of Ronda (the famous Gorge), they make wine from the 5.5 and productivity of the vineyard. hectares of vineyards that have been planted on this property, Their Champagne is neither fined nor filtered. They are bottled at the and other 5 hectares in ward. During the visit, you will taste three domain and are hand riddled. Enjoy a complimentary tasting of what types of wines, accompanied with some snacks. is regarded as one of the best Champagne houses in the world. WINE VOYAGE ACTIVITIES Ba rc e l o na Oct 11th Yachting Land Adventure Angel Winetasting Oct 12th Hatt et Söner Winetasting Oct 13th Hatt et Söner Winemakers Dinner Ma llo rc a Malaga I biza Oct 14th Agrapart winetasting Marbella Oct 15th Yachting Land Adventure Ronda & Winetasting Gibraltar Carta g e n a Oct 16th Agrapart Winemakers Dinner The program indicated may be subject to change. Land Adventures and Wine Maker’s Dinner by-the-glass pairing, are offered for an additional cost. IT’S YACHTING, NOT CRUISING ® | ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE SEADREAM.COM
CIVITAVECCHIA – MALAGA WINE VOYAGE 22040 Oct 17th - Oct 24th, 2020 THE WATERFORD WAY HILLTOP CASTELLET & WINE TASTING Waterford Estate is situated in the picturesque Departing from Sanary, you will join Blaauwklippen Valley, in the world renowned Stellenbosch the Castellet, a typical Provencal region. At Waterford Estate, they have chosen to use only hilltop village. Perched on a half of the total 120 hectares of land for the planting of wooded hill above the vineyards , vines, in order to preserve and maintain the natural fauna this remarkable stronghold, formerly and flora on the Estate. owned by the Lords of les Baux “Over the past ten years, we’ve got to understand the purity , has well preserved ramparts, a of fruit and refinement of flavor profiles and produce wines carefully restored 12 C church , a with a textured mouthfeel and long finish,” they say. castle dating back in part to the 11C. The Waterford Way is to be prosperous. To flow with nature’s Entering by two fortified gates “ Le cycles, seasons and chapters, and to achieve longevity by portail ” and “ Le Portalet ”, you will perpetuating what has worked before. start the visit walking around the Learn more about the Waterford Way and taste some of narrow streets up to the Castle, now the best wines produced in South Africa with Cellar Master home to the town hall. You will see himself, Kevin Arnold. the St Sauveur church with its proud A special menu from Executive displayed windows, before joining chef at Seadream will be the “Trou de Madame” from where you will enjoy an attractive paired with Waterford’s best view inland towards Ste Baume. You will have some time at wines. A wine by-the-glass leisure will be given to explore the arts and craft workshops package at an additional cost –painting, pottery, hollow-ware. Then you are invited to visit a will be offered. famous vineyard and taste a local wine at Domaine de Souviou a very beautiful Provencal bastide, with its adjacent chapel FOCUS - IS THE KEY surrounded by 32 hectares of vineyards producing some very Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc. That’s it. Since 2000, fine wine, and 2500 olive trees producing a rare olive oil. The founder Bruwer Raats has kept his focus on these two wine tasting will include red, white and rosé wines, for which varieties, believing that specializing would lead to success. Provence is particularly noted. This belief was not unfounded, as today, Raats Family Wines is regarded as a leader of South Africa’s Chenin Blanc and CAVA & CHOCOLATE Cabernet Franc, receiving consistent local and international You will start this culinaristic Land Adventure with a drive to Sant accolades, among them Platters winery of the year 2018. Sadurni d’Anoja in the wine-region. Cava Recaredo is a family- owned winery founded in 1924 that only makes gran resaerve Based in the winemaking capital of Stellenbosch, their brut nature cavas from grapes grown in their own vineyards in winemaking criteria is rigorous, and includes the quality of accordance with principles of organic and biodynamic agriculture. grape, soil, climate, topography and of course the impact Here you will enjoy a tasting after a personalized guided tour of the human hand, which together, embodies the truest of the cellars. This land Adventure will also allow you and your meaning of terroir. fellow SeaDream guests to discover the world of chocolate as you Discover the true quality of Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc have never seen before. After the Cava experience, you will visit varietals in a classic tasting hosted by the winemaker. Simón Coll. A unique experience that will delight all your senses. Bruwer himself, will host the Winemakers Dinner where his You will see an audiovisual show with spectacular and innovative acclaimed wines will be paired images for a virtual journey into the origins, the culture, the with Seadream’s Executive Chef history and the process of making chocolate. Experiment with carefully selected Degustation cocoa pods, cocoa beans and moulds. See the pilot production menu is not to be missed. Wine line at work making chocolate that you can taste straight off the by-the-glass package is offered line. After having tasted the best flavors of Barcelona, return to at additional cost. your SeaDream yacht. M ont e C a r l o WINE VOYAGE ACTIVITIES San ary- su r- M er Oct 19th Winetasting Waterford Estates Oct 20th YLA Hilltop Castellet & Wine tasting and Winemakers dinner Waterford B a rc e l o n a Oct 21 st YLA Cava & Chocolate C i vi t a ve c c hi a M alaga Oct 22nd Winetasting Raats Oct 23 rd Winemakers dinner Raats C art agen a The program indicated may be subject to change. Land Adventures and Wine Maker’s Dinner by-the-glass pairing, are offered for an additional cost. IT’S YACHTING, NOT CRUISING ® | ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE SEADREAM.COM
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