Just think of it, the world of opulence and leisure: You're on a luxury
yacht. You're sailing the ocean blue, not a care in the world. You're
being served a taste of different varietals of fine wines by waiters wearing
white gloves and tuxedos with tails. You're catching the scintillating
scent of fresh sea air from your overstuffed chaise lounge on the yacht's
deck. Strawberries dipped in chocolate and truffles glide by on gleaming sterling-silver
trays.
A Wine Tour on a Yacht
And guess what? It's not a dream! This can really happen to you!
A wine-tasting tour on a luxury yacht is one of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities
any true
wine connoisseur surely wouldn't want to pass up.
From the bright, sensuously sweet taste of chardonnay to a fuller cabernet
blanc (for white wine aficionados) to a full-bodied, cherry-and-oak flavored
merlot
or pinot noir (for those who favor the reds,), you'll enjoy
sailing while dreamily sipping succulent wines on a special wine-tasting yacht
tour set up to make you feel freshly pampered and safe.
Your yacht captain and
crew will be fully trained in specialty tours like this one, and they'll
be on hand to cater to your every whim, allowing you to sample wines from all
over the world, testing your taste buds to the limit. You'll
also learn how different varietals are made, processed, and stored until they
reach their best-aged perfection. The delicacy of wine-making will be an education
from start to finish, usually complete with a tour through the yacht's
wine cellar.
Usually, parties of 20 to 50 guests are on board most yachts specializing in
wine-tasting, and you can be sure your meals will be well-coordinated to match the
wine offerings.
The only questions you need bother answering are where
and when you
want to take your wine-tasting yachting tour. The Baltic, the Mediterranean
and the Caribbean will definitely beckon, while some will want to stay closer
to
home base, just off the California coast.
For anyone who's ever wanted
to book a decadent, theme-packed cruise on a luxury yacht, this just skims
the surface of all the indulgent experiences
you'll remember for years to come - and you'll likely make
several friends who are along for the ride!
David Dunlap is the owner and founder
of Only For Yachts, an online resource
for everything related to yachts. Visit http://onlyforyachts.com to
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