Byron and Dana Dooley of Seven of Hearts Winery and Luminous Hills Vineyard in Carlton, Ore., are leading a voyage up the Rhône River from Arles to Lyon from Nov. 16-23, 2023.
Along the way visit historic Roman cities, explore the fabulous vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône, Cornas and Côte-Rôtie.
The Dooleys transitioned from high tech in 2001 to follow their passions in wine and chocolate. He studied enology and viticulture at Napa Valley College, interned for a respected Pinot Noir producer in Sonoma, planted a small vineyard on Howell Mountain in Napa, and produced wine from that vineyard.
After earned his winemaking degree, he and Dana were drawn to Oregon’s Willamette Valley. In 2004, they purchased a property once owned by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and planted the 12-acre Luminous Hills Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton American Viticultural Area
This Colors of Provence Rhône Cruise wine tasting tour is created by tour operator Expanding Horizons of Tustin, Calif., in conjunction with AmaWaterways.
The pre and/or post-cruise tour program may contain private meals, tours and/or visits to attractions. These additional services are exclusive to guests on this cruise who book their reservations with Expanding Horizons. Persons booking with alternative travel agencies will not be included in these activities.
For more information, contact:
Ruth Jelsma
Direct Line – 1-714-975-9946
Email – Ruth@Expanding-Horizons.com
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