Sept 24, 7pm-10pm
Passport to the World of Wine; Parkersburg, WV
We take the mystery out of wine tasting! Learn how to distinguish between different flavors in wine, describe them to others and pair wine with food. Beginners and intermediate wine tasters alike will all learn how to taste, judge and evaluate wine like a professional in a fun, social learning atmosphere. Visit www.theblennerhassett.com to purchase tickets, or call 304-422-3131 to reserve your seats.

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Sept 25, 5pm-11pm
The Taste of Parkersburg, WV
One of the finest outdoor wine festivals anywhere! With the scenic mountains of West Virginia in the background, over 3,000 attendees will enjoy samplings from dozens of wineries, craft breweries, restaurant offerings, artisans and craft-makers. The event also features a live stage with several local musicians and jazz combos, a wine education tent hosted by Adventure Wine educators and various game areas suitable for all ages. Please visit www.tasteofparkersburg.com for more information.

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September, 2010
Provence & the Rhône Valley Wine Tour - The Mighty Rhône
The Rhône Valley is one of the most versatile wine regions of France, home to literally hundreds of wines. Our wine tour of Provence & the Rhône Valley begins in the charming village of Lyon. In this celebrated city, we blend the region's history with tastings of its finest wines in single-vineyards. Largely unknown outside of France 50 years ago, the northern Rhône is now famous as the birthplace of Syrah. This region also features Viognier, which were almost extinct until the late 20th century when Rhône growers cultivated its renaissance. As the Rhône flows south, we’ll enter the rugged Mediterranean area of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, and the Côtes du Rhône. You’ll marvel at the picturesque landscape as well as the wines, which are coveted for their complexity and their power. And, as the Costières de Nîmes is proving, the southern Rhône is an area that continues to develop and surprise for years to come. Throughout our trek along the Mighty Rhône, no matter where you are, you will discover first-hand how the desire for excellence and the winegrowers’ devoted labor of love have given the Rhone wines their real personality!

Please email events@adventurewine.com for complete tour details and pricing.

October, 2010
Paris & Champagne Wine Tour - A Culinary Extravaganza
We’ll start in Paris with VIP visits to the culinary shrines of the City of Lights, including a French cooking class with an emphasis on food and wine pairing. Then we’re off to the Champagne countryside with winetastings at Montaudon, Martel, and Moët Chandon. As always, you’ll enjoy a carefully balanced medley of choices—from the selections of world-famous Champagne houses as well as several lesser-known top values that you can find in the U.S. Are all sparkling wines Champagne? No! Champagne is the region that produces the exquisite grapes of the world’s best sparkling wine. As a result, no wines made anywhere else in the world can be legitimately called Champagne! During our tour, you’ll taste the best Champagnes this famous region of France has to offer. Become a Champagne expert for your friends back home!

Please email events@adventurewine.com for complete tour details and pricing.

October, 2010
Tuscany Wine Tour - The Classics and the Super Tuscans
Famous Importer and Wine Personality Alfio Moriconi joins us on this tour to his homeland! The picturesque Tuscan hillside is the setting for an enlightening visit to Italy this spring. We'll tour the wine regions of Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Taste a wide spectrum of classic Italian masterpieces and incredible Super Tuscans, including the original: Antinori's Tignanello. From our beautiful hotels in Florence, San Gimignano, and Pienza, you will explore the region's history and culinary traditions, accompanied by our local wine experts. We are thrilled to have Claudio Gori and Giorgio Carratelli, two of Italy’s most knowledgeable wine experts, designing this tour with us. In this week of wine tasting in Tuscany, you'll delight from the insight of traditional wine makers and cutting edge modern producers alike. Tour Package Includes: • 2 nights hotel each in Florence, San Gimignano, and Pienza • 6 continental breakfasts • 5 group lunches • 4 group dinners • Daily wine tastings, led by local experts • Wine tasting course with Claudio Gori • Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Vinci • Daily educational components (wine tasting, vineyard decisions, the harvest, wine making, and international distribution)

Please email events@adventurewine.com for complete tour details and pricing.