Food & Wine Trails

Caldwell Vineyard reunites with Ritz-Carlton Yachts for their second yachting adventure at sea! Don't miss this opportunity to cruise the Baltic with a Napa Valley legend - Vintner, John Caldwell, aka JFC, and Joy Caldwell, from Copenhagen to Stockholm, July 28 - Aug. 4, 2027. Book now - cruise fares go up after October 15th.

https://www.foodandw**etrails.com/cruises/caldwell2027/

These smiling faces say it all! Incredibly tasty w**es were flowing during the W**emaker's Dinner hosted by Convene by Dan Kosta and Red Stitch W**e aboard Oceania Cruises Marina on its current voyage from Lisbon to Bilbao.

✨ Employee Spotlight ✨

Meet Suzanne Burr, Senior Travel Specialist at Food & W**e Trails and a valued member of our team for more than 25 years! 🍷✈️

Since joining Food & W**e Trails in 1999, Suzanne has brought decades of travel expertise, personalized service, and dedication to helping our guests experience unforgettable journeys. Her extensive knowledge and attention to detail help turn each trip into something truly special—from the planning process through the journey itself.

Her experience, commitment to our travelers, and passion for creating memorable travel experiences have made her an important part of Food & W**e Trails for more than two decades.

Thank you, Suzanne, for your incredible dedication and the exceptional care you continue to provide to our travelers. We’re so grateful to have you on our team! 🍷🌎✈️

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🍷 If you could plan your next trip around one thing, what would it be?

🍇 The w**e
🍽️ The food
🌍 The destination
🤝 The people you meet along the way

At Food & W**e Trails, we think the best journeys bring all four together.

From discovering family-owned w**eries and tasting regional specialties to exploring places alongside fellow food and w**e lovers, our trips are designed to take you beyond the typical vacation—and closer to the flavors, people and stories that make a destination unforgettable.

Now we want to hear from you: Where in the world would you love to eat, sip and explore next? ✈️🍷

Tell us in the comments! 👇

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Egypt - beyond the bucket list.
A trip to Egypt can mean many things to many people: a bucket-list adventure, a grand voyage fit for a celebration, the long-awaited fulfillment of a childhood dream. Sail roundtrip Cairo aboard one of the Nile's most luxurious river ships, SS Sphinx, with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Hearst Ranch W**ery in 2027. Limited space remains, act now!
https://www.foodandw**etrails.com/cruises/hearstranchegypt/

Join F&WT's very own Suzanne & Ed Burr for 7 nights on one of Europe's most legendary rivers - The Rhine River. Sail from Amsterdam to Basel, Oct. 5 - 12, 2027 aboard Avalon's elegant ship Avalon View, featuring award-winning Panorama Suites. Book now and receive exclusive $750 per person savings and complimentary shipboard gratuities! Follow the link for more details...
https://www.foodandw**etrails.com/cruises/burr2027rhineriver/

Immerse yourself in the world of Palmaz Vineyards aboard Regent Seven Seas Splendor in 2027 to the Baltic & Northern Europe. Florencia Palmaz, Co-founder and Partner of one of Napa Valley's most acclaimed family estates will be the featured Spotlight w**ery for this extraordinary voyage. You'll have the opportunity to partake in Palmaz estate w**emaking seminars, curated Palmaz w**e tastings, culinary pairing experiences, private F&WT events with Florencia - all included in your cruise fare!

Follow the link to learn more...
https://www.foodandw**etrails.com/cruises/palmaz2027/

🎉 Congratulations to Brenda Butenhoff! 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate Food & W**e Trails Vacation Supervisor Brenda Willms Butenhoff, who has earned Oceania Cruises Elite Status for the third consecutive year! 🥂🚢

This prestigious recognition reflects Brenda’s expertise, dedication, and passion for creating unforgettable luxury travel experiences. Her extensive knowledge of luxury cruising and commitment to providing exceptional service continue to make her an incredible resource for our travelers and our Food & W**e Trails team.

As a special acknowledgment of this achievement, Brenda received a beautiful Oceania Verace plate, symbolizing her continued success and valued partnership with Oceania Cruises.

Please join us in congratulating Brenda on this well-deserved recognition! 🍷🌎✨

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Mark your calendars! ️ Come taste delicious w**es at the annual Healdsburg CRUSH w**e tasting event featuring 60 premier w**eries on Sunday, October 11th. Choose between VIP Access (start your tasting journey at 12pm) or General Admission (1-4pm)! All proceeds from the event benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin.

Tickets can be purchased at healdsburgcrush.com. Use promo code FOODWINETRAILS20 to get $20 off the general admission price. Don't miss out!

Love is in the air, and at sea! A big CONGRATULATIONS to our dear clients Colonel Ken & Shirley L. as they recently celebrated 62 years of marriage aboard Regent Seven Seas.