A WINE, FOOD & BIKE JOURNEY THROUGH THE CÔTE D’OR
May 20-26, 2012
$3600 per person, based on double occupancy

Discover in detail all the wonderful aspects of Burgundy by biking through vineyards and wine tasting along the way so that you can truly see what terroir is made of.

We will be visiting and tasting at some of our favorite small estates in Burgundy, and giving you the chance to get to know the winemakers personally. Explore the picturesque villages, majestic châteaux and fascinating history of the region, by biking your way through the vineyards.

Savor traditional cuisine at world-famous restaurants and explore other culinary delights we discover along the way.

Included in the trip:

• Darryl Joannides of cork as your guide
• Private wine tastings at excellent producers
• Cultural and historical visits
• 5 day bike rental, with helmet included
• 6 nights at a charming B&B in Beaune or a nearby village
• Daily breakfast and one major meal each day
• Selected wines at included meals
• Pick up & drop off from Beaune train station & local transportation
• Min. 4 and Max. 8 participants in order to insure personalized service
• $3600 per person, based on double occupancy
• Deposit of 50% required after Jan. 1 2012 to secure your spot in the group

For more info, please contact darryl@corkwineshop.com.

A CULINARY EXPLORATION OF PIEDMONT, ITALY
May 15-18 2012
INQUIRE for per person cost for Daily Tour Options

Experience Italy's most magical wine producing region and share in Darryl's passion for Piemonte, which he will guide you through on a culinary journey through the region.

We would be happy to custom tailor a one or two day guided tour of the region with visits to winemakers from Barbaresco to Barolo, dining at some of the finest restaurants in the region, take excursions to culinary destinations like the charming chocolate town of Cherasco and the fertile pastures of the Alta Langhe, renown for world-class cheese and hazelnuts. You will witness first hand how nebbiolo, barbera and dolcetto are turned into world-class wines and have the chance to see vineyards during the peak of harvest and obtain a true appreciation and understanding for the terroir of this storied region.

Our daily itinerary will typically include 2 winery visits, with one major meal and an artisan food excursion or two thrown in. To discuss options for joining Darryl while he's in the region, please contact him directly at darryl@corkwineshop.com.

While we will finalize our visits as the tour date draws closer, you can expect to visit Produttori del Barbaresco and Cantina del Pino in the Barbaresco zone and Renato Ratti and Podere Ruggeri Corsini in the Barolo zone. A chance to learn about Moscato d'Asti production, as well as a visit to one of the top microbreweries in Italy will also be on the itinerary.

Included in the trip:

• Darryl Joannides of cork as your guide & translator
• Private wine tastings at top producers
• Cultural visits, including culinary excursions to artisan producers
• 6 nights at modern accomodations, part in the country, part in Alba
• Daily breakfast and one major meal each day
• Selected wines at the included meals and at all winery tastings
• Pick up & drop off in Asti & local transportation
• Min. 10 and Max. 14 participants in order to insure personalized service
• $2995 per person, based on double occupancy ($600 single supplement)
• Deposit of $500 required to secure a spot in the group

For more info, please contact darryl@corkwineshop.com or call 503-281-2675.