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California Wine Country Cruise
Culture of the Vine Cruise with Cruise West
Round trip from San Francisco
4 days / 3 Nights (video)
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Fascinating Wine Facts
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- In the Middle Ages, wine was used as currency.
- It takes over 40 years before a Cork Oak produces cork suitable to use for wine stoppers.
- It takes about 600 to 800 grapes to produce a bottle of wine.
- A healthy grapevine can produce about 5 bottles of wine per harvest.
- Tannins come from contact with grape skins during fermentation and also from oak aging.
- Whereas time improves many red wines, it ruins most white wines.
- Red wines usually become lighter in color as they age.
- A purple tint at the edge of a red wine may indicate youth, while orange to brown indicates maturity.
- "Good Legs" (the teardrops that form when you swish a glass), may indicate a thicker body and a higher alcohol content and/or sweetness.
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CRUISE ITINERARY:
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Day 1 Sail from San Francisco
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Upon arrival, transfer to the Cruise West hospitality area in San Francisco. Enjoy the city on your own, or simply relax until boarding time.
We'll welcome you onboard with an exclusive wine tasting as you cruise by the San Francisco skyline. Following a delicious dinner, relax in the lounge as you acquaint yourself with your fellow travelers. D
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Day 2 The Napa Valley Experience
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Explore the world-renowned Napa Valley. Taste and learn as you discover the science and artistry of winemaking.
Stop in lovely St. Helena, where you can shop, stroll and savor an inclusive tasting at Merryvale Winery. Enjoy a three-course lunch in the cave theatre at Clos Pegase. This exclusive Cruise West luncheon includes a tour and wine tasting. In addition to producing excellent wines, Clos Pegase is well known for their extensive art collection and the fluid architecture of Michael Graves.
Return to the ship to enjoy a leisurely cocktail hour with featured wines followed by dinner. BLD
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Day 3 Sonoma Valley
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Today, take in the rustic charm at Benziger Winery before boarding a private tractor pulled tram for a ride through the vineyards and an up-close experience among the vines, later enjoying a little fruit of the vine.
Lunch is served today at Viansa Winery & Italian Marketplace. You'll appreciate the superb views as well as browsing through the Tuscan marketplace. After lunch will include a tasting.
Your day will conclude in style with a reception at Domain Carneros which is associated with the famous Tattinger family, the notable producers of impressive Carneros sparkling wines. You will be treated to a tour followed by a sparkling wine tasting and relaxation on the beautiful outside terrace that overlooks the Carneros landscape.
Back onboard, delight in the Captain's Farewell Dinner with evening San Francisco Bay cruising. BLD
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CRUISE #37 - 3NT Culture of the Vine
California Wine Country
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EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS - $125pp If you book & deposit by 1/11/2008
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SPECIAL BENEFIT CRUISE & TRAVEL DISCOUNT OF $100pp
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SPIRIT OF YORKTOWN
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CABIN CATEGORY
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Friday Departure
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September 19, 26, 2008
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October 3, 10, 2008
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$1949
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$1349
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$1949
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The cost of your cruise includes services charges for land-based personnel and $111 per person which covers taxes/port charges/fees and onboard services. Onboard gratuities are neither required not expected.
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, subject to availability and in US Dollards. Single/Triple rates available upon request. Airfare and vacation protection insurance are additional.
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Benefit Cruise & Travel is a Certified Small Ship Partner with Cruise West
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Benefit Cruise & Travel, Inc.
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PO Box 347305
Parma OH 44134
216-459-9094 / 440-845-7572
info@benefitcruisetravel.com
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All Rights Reserved, Benefit Cruise & Travel 2008 - Cleveland, OH
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