Awaken your Palate

 Experience southern France according to your tastes and indulge in Bordeaux's colorful culture and rich flavors, you and your palate will remember this journey for years to come.

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Cruise at a Glance
Cruise from Bordeaux and back!

From romantic walks to red wine, Bordeaux is the cultural capital of all that is quintessentially French. Follow wine's journey from countryside to cask as you tour centuries-old vineyards and taste Bordeaux's finest vintages throughout your river cruise experience. Step into living history when you visit historic Roquetaillade Castle and Château Boutinet, delighting in their elegant décor and regal architecture.

Old World Wine meets Dark Star Cellars
Join Dark Star Cellars, Michael Emling

Attend an exclusive wine tasting hosted by Mr Emling while enjoying the beautiful landscape as you cruise along the river.  This journey is a must for anyone interested in the best of French wine and cuisine. Join Michael on Tuesday morning aboard the Amadolce at 10:30 am where he will discuss and compare the wines of yesteryear and Dark Cellars' wines of today. Awaken your palette to both!