The following pictures are from one of our trips to Champagne, Alsace,
Lake Como and Garda and Tuscany.
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Private tour and tasting at the venerable Champagne house of Bollinger. |
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An ethereal VIP visit to Dom Perignon with the legendary winemaker and the director of Public Relatiions (vertical tasting 1973, 1985, 1992 and 1993). |
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The first sips of Alsatian wine in a fairy tale setting. |
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Domaine Weinbach: elegant wines, elegant surroundings and elegant winemaker-Madame Faller. |
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Our exciting tour of Auberge de l'Ill's 3-star Michelin kitchen. |
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Champayne on the magnificent riverside terrace of Auberge de l'Ill. |
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Lobster salad, Auberge de l'Ill. |
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Nancy and Allen savoring the moment, and a Grand Cru Riesling. |
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Did too many cooks spoil the broth in our Italian cooking class? No way! |
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Our private parmigiano-reggiano tour at one of Italy's leading producers was magnifico! |
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Seeing is believing---Prosciute de Parma---mama mia! |
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Special tour and tasting at the incredible Super Tuscan, Sassacaia. |
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Olive oil tasting in Tuscany on the heavenly Caminino Estate. |
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Sassacaia, Ornellaia, Jambalaya! |
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