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SUMMARY:Wine\, Vermouth and Cava tasting weekend in Valencia
DESCRIPTION:SEND US A QUESTION \n\n\n\n\n\nThe world is just catching on to the fact that the DOs of Utiel-Requena\, Manchuela\, Valencia and Alicante make wines that are quite different to the usual “international” fare. The incredible terroir and fascinating history combine to give us delicious and striking blends and varietals which look like being the next “big thing”. Bobal dominates the reds\, beautifully supported by Monastrell\, Petit Verdot and Marselan\, among others. There is a dizzying array of white cultivars such as Merseguera\, Tardant and Malvasia which can be enjoyed as dominant varieties or in field blends. \nOn top of that\, this area is known for its joyous aperitivo culture. Authorised to make Cava\, it’s also the centre of the new vermouth movement that is sweeping Europe. Add to that its fun (and much stronger!) variations on sangría and mimosa and we have ourselves an aperitif masterclass. \nTo cap things off\, we are talking about one of the world’s centres of fruit and vegetables\, rice dishes and seafood. From breakfast specialities via local tapas\, clams and other fresh produce\, to its most famous inventions of paella and fideuà\, the restaurants and markets will amaze you. \n  \n\n\nThis long wekend in Valencia will introduce you to the up-and-coming wines from four local DOs\, as well as three exciting Catalan specialities: aperitivos\, Cava and vermouth. Additionally we will explore the gastronomic culture\, history and beach of this wonderful city. \n  \nThe city itself is a spectacular visit with an amazing cathedral stuffed with art and historical treasures\, cool street cafés\, a fabulous coastline and Europe’s longest park. This really is a fantastic opportunity to discover the barrios and sample their many delicious offerings. \n  \nThe weekend starts on Friday evening with an overview of the drinks and gastronomy of the region\, plus a tasting of some rarer bottles that are less likely to turn up in bars and restaurants. Over the next two days we will taste all of the major wine types from the four Dos\, visit a winery and benefit from the winemaker’s expertise\, eat paella and fideuà in a beautiful restaurant\, dine by the sea\, enjoy an aperitivo extravaganza\, picnic on the beach and learn everything worth knowing about Cava and vermouth. There will still be enough free time for you to soak up the city’s atmosphere and sample its famous breakfast options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCHEDULE\nYour Valencia wine weekend begins when you arrive on the Friday evening in a cool pavement wine bar in the Trinitat quartier. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 27/09/2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n  8:30pm \n  Metro Arago \n\n\nWine Tasting Restaurant \nOur weekend in Valencia starts on Friday evening at a fantastic wine bar / restaurant in the cool El Pla del Real barrio\, just North East of the old town\, on the way to the sea. We will outline the foods\, wines and aperitivos that make the city such a gastronomic delight\, while sampling just a few of both. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 30/09/2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n  Morning \n  Utiel-Requena \n\n\nVineyard Visit \nOn Saturday morning we will head out to the beautiful red-limestone Utiel-Requena hills to visit a stunnning vineyard with extraordinary design. I am sure that we have all visited wineries before\, but this one is really unique. While tasking in the gorgeous view we will try a couple of Valencia’s special fortified wines\, and some classic local cava. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  5pm \n  Jardins del Real \n\n\nCity Tour \nSaturday evening is in the form of a city walking tour\, taking in all the key historical landmarks of the “ciutat vella”\, as well as several tapas restaurants. We have located great examples of many of the key Valenciano dishes that you must try. Naturally\, we will be taking in the whites\, rosés and reds of the four key DOs: Utiel-Requena\, Manchuela\, Alicante and Valencia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 01/10/2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n  11am \n  Mercado Central \n\n\nGuided Market Tour \nSunday: guided visit to the fabulous Central Market \n\n\n\n\n\n  12am \n  Del Turia Park \n\n\nWine Tasting Picnic \nSunday Lunch: with your purchases from the market we will make our way to Valencia’s wonderful Turia park for a wine tasting picnic. \n\n\n\n\n\n  7pm \n  Valencia Beach \n\n\nAperitivo on the Beach \nSunday evening: By the beautiful sandy\, expansive beach we will enjoy some local aperitifs  \n\n\n\n\n\n  8.30pm \n  Valencia Beach \n\n\nBeachfront Restaurant \nSunday evening: Dinner in an elegant historic restaurant with sea views includes paella of your choice accompanied by reds and whites from this sunkissed region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out some of the great reviews for Sean’s wine tasting events\, including the previous weekends in the Languedoc and Loire Valley! \nTotal price for all events during the weekend is 490 euros. The full agenda will be published shortly but the number of events will be similiar to previous tours including 2 restaurants\, 2 outdoor tastings\, a city/market tour and a vineyard visit. \n\n\nTo book your place buy a ticket below which covers 30% of the full price of the weekend.  \nOptions for hotels will be added shortly\, or you can choose to find your own accomodation.
URL:https://www.winetastrs.com/event/wine-vermouth-and-cava-tasting-weekend-in-valencia/
LOCATION:Valencia\, Valencia\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Valencia
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SUMMARY:Wine Tasting Weekend in Champagne
DESCRIPTION:Note: The ticket price shown covers 30% of the total cost of the weekend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEND US A QUESTION \n\n\n\n\n\n \nTasting weekend in Champagne\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is our enormous pleasure to offer you all another weekend of wine discovery! \nThis November we will host a weekend in the famous town of Reims\, Champagne. Guided by wine expert Sean\, you will taste many AOC bubblies of various producers\, styles\, years and grape varieties – including a great selection from the Aube vineyards which are 70km from Reims\, and therefore sometimes overlooked. What’s more\, we’ll sample the rare still wines and digestifs from this magical kingdom of viniculture! Additionally we will take the opportunity to learn about some scandalously little-known northern Burgundy gems as we tour the Salon des Vignerons Independants\, which takes place during our stay. \nAlong the way you will learn all about doseage levels\, malolactic choice\, lees time\, cru status\, grower Champagnes\, autolysis\, remuage\, dégorgement\, saignée rosés\, bottle sizes\, vin de réserve\, marc\, ratafia\, liqueurs d’Expédition et de tirage\, muselets\, pupitres\, guyot double etc and so on! \n\n\nWe start\, as in prior events\, with a wine tasting buffet. This allows us to try some of the more esoteric local classics that are less likely to be on offer at restaurants and winery visits. It also enables us to look at the terroir\, geography\, and history of the Champagne region\, and enjoy some great food pairings. \nThe following evenings you will eat\, and drink\, at two of Reims’ best local bistros. To top off the weekend we will visit an independent vineyard\, and of course continue the tasting. \n  \nCheck out some of the great reviews for Sean’s previous wine tasting events. \nTo book your place buy a ticket below which covers 30% of the full price of the weekend. You can choose to book your own accommodation\, or reserve a room in a shared house. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCHEDULE\nYour Champagne wine weekend begins Saturday evening in the famous French town of Reims.  \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 08/11/25 \n\n\n\n\n\n  Afternoon \n  Reims Cathedral \n\n\nReims City Tour \nSaturday: guided tour in the city of Reims\, passing by the main historical attractions and enjoying a Champagne apéro along the way. \n\n\n\n\n\n  7.30pm \n  Reims town centre \n\n\nChampagne Pairing Dinner \nSaturday evening: sparkles and specialities – dinner in a local bistro with Champagne pairing for each course. \n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 09/11/25 \n\n\n\n\n\n  Morning \n  Reims  \n\n\nFree time \nSunday morning: free time to roam the town centre and enjoy a chilled lunch. \n\n\n\n\n\n  2pm \n  Reims Parc Expo \n\n\nChampagne and wine salon \nSunday afternoon: We’ll attend the famous “Independent Wineries’ Salon” and visit many of the 300+ stands\, concentrating on bottles that can’t be easily sourced elsewhere\, and that add to our understanding of the North East France wine scene. \n\n\n\n\n\n  7:00pm – 10:00pm \n  Town centre house \n\n\nChampagne and other regional libations paired with local produce. \nSunday evening: a curated buffet\, showing some wonderful food pairings including the region’s celebrated cheeses – while Sean lays the foundations of Champagne knowledge\, that will help you to absorb and understand all the information from the weekend to come. \n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 10/11/25 \n\n\n\n\n\n  Afternoon \n  Vineyard Visit  \n\n\nVineyard Visit \nMonday afternoon: a vineyard visit to an independent Champagne producer (a rarity in the region)\, including a tasting session. \n\n\n\n\n\n  7.30pm \n  Reims Town Centre \n\n\nSpecialities from the North West \nMonday evening: The focus for this meal is the sensational food-friendly but under-appreciated wines of Northern Burgundy. We conclude the entire decadent (but educational) weekend with some of Champagne’s famous digestifs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRICING\nChoose the best option for you\, whether you will be travelling as a couple\, single\, or prefer to book your own accommodation.  \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nExcluding Lodging\nChampagne Wine Weekend Tasting Events \n\n\n\n\nPrice per person to include all tasting events of the weekend. With this option you will find and book your own accommodation\n\n\n\n\nChampagne tasting buffet\nTransport to vineyard including guided tour and tasting\n2 evening meals in local restaurants – 3 courses plus aperitif\, digestif and champagne/wine to accompany each course\nGuided tour around the salon of independent wine makers\n\n\n\n490 Euros\n\n\n\n\n\nRoom in shared apartment\nChampagne Wine Weekend Tasting events\,  including double room shared by 2 people for 3 nights. \n\n\n\n\nPrice per person based on 2 people sharing a double room. Includes all tasting events of the weekend. With this option you stay in a 4 bed/4 bath house/apartment in the town centre of Reims.  We will be vetting the options before booking\, so exact property not confirmed yet.\n\n\n\n\nChampagne tasting buffet\nTransport to vineyard including guided tour and tasting\n2 evening meals in local restaurants – 3 courses plus aperitif\, digestif and champagne/wine to accompany each course\nGuided tour around the salon of independent wine makers\n\n\n\n630 Euros\n\n\n\n\n\nShared apartment\nSingle Room\nChampagne Wine Weekend Tasting events\, including private double room for 1 person  \n\n\n\n\nPrice per person for single occupancy of double room. Includes all tasting events of the weekend. With this option you stay in a 4 bed/4 bath house/apartment in the town centre of Reims.  We will be vetting the options before booking\, so exact property not confirmed yet.\n\n\n\n\nChampagne tasting buffet\nTransport to vineyard including guided tour and tasting\n2 evening meals in local restaurants – 3 courses plus aperitif\, digestif and champagne/wine to accompany each course\nGuided tour around the salon of independent wine makers\n\n\n\n740 Euros\n\n\n\n\nREFUND POLICY: If you cancel within 2 weeks of the weekend (before the 25th of October)  you will get a full refund \nIf you cancel within 1 week of the event you will get your money back\, less the deposit\, which will be held over for your next booking. \n  \nTravel suggestions – Reims has a train station with main line trains to all major towns and cities. The nearest airports are Paris and Brussels. You can take the train from Paris CDG or Brussels\, with a change at Champagne-Ardenne. Paris CDG is only one hour by train\, Brussels is 3 hours. \nIf you choose to drive\, it’s a great opportunity to stock up on Champagne for the holidays!! Let us know if you are happy to take other people in the car\, and share expenses. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.winetastrs.com/event/wine-tasting-weekend-in-champagne/
LOCATION:Reims\, Reims\, 51100\, France
CATEGORIES:Champagne,Wine Tours
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