Select Wine Journeys
ABOUT US
My name is Dave Kasper and I will be your host and guide throughout your Select Wine Journey. I am originally from Québec, but for the past 25 years, I have called the west coast of British Columbia home. My wife Margaret and I have a passion for travel, history, and wine. We created Select Wine Journeys so that we can share and grow this passion. Our tours explore Touraine, located in the centre of the Loire Valley, France, and of course showcase the exceptional wines of the region.
Many years ago, while on a family vacation in France, we were introduced to the fabulous wine, and strong culture of Touraine. The beauty of the region, the significant history, the strength of the local culture, and the incredible people and their passion for wine making, were unforgettable. From this point, our dream of creating Select Wine Journeys took root. Over the subsequent years, we have developed great friendships with wine-makers who are passionate about their family history, their land, and their wine. We are thrilled to be able to share our love of the Loire with you!
OUR TOURS
While all Select Wine Journeys focus on the unique wine of the Loire Valley region, each has a distinct accompanying theme. The three possible themes are History & Wine, Walking & Wine, and Regional Cuisine & Wine.
Each tour can accommodate up to eight guests. Small tour sizes give us access to local vineyards, farms, restaurants, and much more. We have the privilege of visiting with, and learning from wine-makers, farmers, and other local artisans.
Custom tours are available for group bookings. Please contact us for more information.
History & Wine
April 16 - 22, 2023
April 23 - 29, 2023
Explore the incredible chateaux of the Loire, or traverse centuries old villages, where daily visits to the boulangerie, fromagerie, or local markets are still common practice. Chateaux such as Château de Chenonceau, Château d'Amboise, and Château de Chinon feature distinctive architecture and art, and all have unique stories connected to their construction, development, and inhabitants. Spend time visiting local wine-makers. Walk amongst their vines, and learn about their families' histories of wine-making. Taste a selection of their incredible wines straight from their personal cellars. A new history lesson appears at every turn!
Walking & Wine
May 14 - 20, 2023
May 21 - 28 2023
September 10 - 16, 2023
October 8 - 14, 2023
Walk along the Grande Randonnée paths that criss-cross the countryside. Experience the authentic Loire, whose fields, forests, villages, and vineyards all reflect the diligent care they have received throughout the centuries. Enjoy strolling past cellars nestled in the hillside, troglodyte homes, chateaux, and the vines that produce the wine we enjoy each afternoon. Taste the fabulous wines of the Loire as wine-makers explain their methods, and introduce you to their passion!
Regional Cuisine & Wine
July 9 - 15, 2023
July 16 - 22, 2023
September 17 - 23, 2023
October 15 - 21, 2023
Enjoy world-class wines and hidden culinary treasures of Touraine. Dishes feature local classics, such as the goats' cheese of Saint-Maure-de-Touraine, the Sandre au beurre blanc fish, or the Tarte Tatin. Dining experiences range from a home-cooked meal with local residents, to an evening out at a fine-dining establishment. Experience the deep ties between history, cuisine, and wine!
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