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WINE, CUISINE, ART
& ARCHITECTURE
Rioja
September 20-27, 2002
Jerez
September 27- October 4, 2002
Rioja… a land of, ancient art,
picturesque villages, captivating countryside,
awe-inspiring Architecture, culinary
delights and elegant wines.
Jerez… the land of Sherry, an elixir few understand, a region of gentle richness, cobblestone streets, white -washed villages and
bursts of flamenco
Join Us!
“we invite you to be our guest!”
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Rioja is rightfully considered one of the world’s foremost wine regions. Our tour will take us to this historic area in north central Spain where wine has been made since Roman times. We will experience the highly respected historic and state of the art wineries of Lopez de Heredia, La Rioja Alta, Marques de Murrieta, Martinez Bujanda, Marques de Caceres and the incomparable Finca Allende.
We will bask in Spanish history and culture  while in Logrono, the capital of the Rioja region. and uncover the city’s magnificent architectural and artistic heritage. Delight in the medieval hilltop town of Briones with its magnificent baronial homes and one of the grandest views of the countryside in all of Spain. The charming walled, hilltop village of Laguardia, its cobblestone streets , geraniums and red peppers hanging from windows and balconies and aromas of fresh bread wafting from bakeries will captivate you !
And there is more...we will visit the magnificent Guggenheim Museum of Art , in Bilbao, a monument to art and architecture, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry.
We will dine in bodegas and select restaurants, enjoying the hearty soul food of the region. Our hotel will be the four star “Gran Via in Logrono.
For those who desire to see Spain and sample the heritage of this splendid country please join us for what promises to be a memorable and delicious experience!
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There exists a special place in the world...the region is known as Jerez where the waiting to be discovered jewel...Sherry...is created.
The Sherry district occupies a triangle created by the historic towns of Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa Maria and Sanlucar de Barrameda. The land is undulating with vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see. Intertwining cobblestone streets, iron grille work over open windows and colourful geraniums hanging on walls greet the eye at every turn.
Jerez de la Frontera while a modern town, a turn down this lane and a quick left there...and you are whisked to centuries long gone. The magnificent Cathedral of Jerez with its art treasures and the Moorish Alcazar await discovery.
In Jerez, we visit the Royal Equestrian School where awe-inspiring displays of horsemanship are presented to audiences. We will experience the passion of flamenco. And of course, we visit the great Sherry houses of Domecq, Gonzalez Byass, Lustau and Sandeman.
El Puerto de Santa Maria has magnificent churches, noble homes and palaces which offer much for the eye to enjoy. Puerto is also home to the great Sherry house of Osborne whose bodega is as much a monument to architecture as it is to Sherry.
Sanlucar de Barrameda is on the Atlantic coast. The rustic bars are from another era and serve the most elegant Sherry,..Manzanilla. We will visit Bodegas Delgado Zuleta, founded in 1719. Their Manzanillas are lean, elegant and so delightfully tangy in their youth and breathtaking when aged.
Enjoy the exotic cuisine of Andalusia , the authentic Spanish charm of our 4 star hotel the “Tryp Jerez”, a restored mansion in the heart of town….This is the land of Sherry….Please join us!
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