Some things you just can’t learn in a book
Embark on an unforgettable learning adventure exploring the wines, history and culture of world-famous wine regions
- Fully curated tours of high-caliber wineries, historical landmarks and distinctive cuisine
- Private tours and tastings with influential winemakers of the region
- Designed to enhance learning for the serious wine student
If you want to truly understand the wines from a certain region, you have to go directly to the source. Our Wine Education Abroad trips offer you a behind-the-scenes look at some of the world’s most famous wine regions — opening doors that would otherwise remain closed. Enjoy immersive food and wine tasting workshops with local connoisseurs, and visit some of the most important vineyards and cellars. You’ll not only deepen your understanding of an area’s wines and wine styles, you’ll make connections between the history and culture that have shaped them.
March 6 – 12, 2023
Mendoza
See a side of Argentina very few get to explore. You’ll enjoy leisurely vineyard tours and tastings, gourmet dinners and lunches, a workshop at the Argentina Sommelier School, and a Mendoza city tour that will allow you to truly understand the country’s culture, cuisine and remarkable wine. Imagine tasting your way through 13 high-altitude wineries, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Andes Mountains.
March 12 – 18, 2023
German-French Connection
Join Master of Wine Romana Echensperger, one of the world’s foremost German and French wine experts, on a once-in-a-lifetime tour of the incredible wines of Alsace, Baden and Pfalz. Sample the great German Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), taste why Sekt (German Sparkling Wine) is the next big thing in Germany and beyond, and understand the different expressions of French and German Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Gewurztraminer. You’ll also explore the area from a gastronomic point of view, including dinner at a Michelin starred restaurant.
June 26 – July 2, 2023
Burgundy
There is perhaps no other wine region in the world so influenced by its terroir than Bourgogne. Gain a sense of place with this immersive exploration of the region, unpacking its complexity through expert-led seminars and tastings of over 125 wines. Enjoy several intimate visits each day with some of the best wine producers and vineyards, led by Napa Valley Wine Academy CEO and Official Bourgogne Ambassador, Christian Oggenfuss, dipWSET. Guided cultural visits include the Athenaeum Wine Bookstore, Vézelay Basilica and the Clos de Vougeot Château — a 12th century wine farm and 16th century chateau that have become one of the very best “table d’hôte” of France.
July 23-29, 2023
Hungary
Explore one of Europe’s oldest wine regions with NVWA’s Csilla Kato, native Hungarian winemaker and dipWSET graduate. Located in northeast Hungary, Tokaj was one of the world’s first appellations in 1737 and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2002. In this once-in-a-lifetime tour, you’ll wind your way through the region’s labyrinthine cellars and picturesque vineyards – sampling its famed Tokaji Aszú wines alongside unforgettable culinary experiences. Meet established wine legends as well as the region’s innovators, and understand the country’s wine styles and cuisine with two-day exploration of Budapest.
