Set sail April 15-22, 2027 through the heart of Burgundy alongside celebrated Willamette Valley wine hosts Gina Hennen of Adelsheim Vineyard, Shirley Brooks of Elk Cove Vineyards, and Guillaume Large of Résonance. This intimate river cruise explores charming towns such as Seurre, Tournus, Mâcon, and Lyon, where you’ll sip world-class wines, enjoy regional cuisine, and take in breathtaking vineyard landscapes along the Saône River.

What makes this journey extraordinary is the exclusive Oregon wine experience woven throughout your voyage. Guests will enjoy:

• A Welcome Aboard Reception featuring Willamette Valley and Burgundy wines

• Three Wine & Food Pairing Dinners led by your Willamette Valley hosts

• Three Guided Tasting Seminars showcasing acclaimed Willamette Valley wines

A Transatlantic Wine Dialogue

For the Willamette Valley, Burgundy is more than a beautiful destination—it is part of our origin story. When Oregon’s early pioneers planted Pinot noir in the 1960s and 70s, they looked to Burgundy as both inspiration and proof of possibility. Similar latitudes, a cool-climate growing season, and a commitment to site-driven wines created a natural connection between the two regions.

Today, Willamette Valley wines stand confidently on the world stage, shaped by volcanic Jory soils, marine sedimentary hillsides, and a collaborative culture that defines Oregon wine.

This cruise offers a rare opportunity to explore that shared lineage side by side—tasting Burgundy’s historic expressions while engaging directly with Oregon vintners who carry that tradition forward.

The Willamette Valley Hosts

Each participating winery represents a distinct voice within the Willamette Valley’s diverse landscape.

Adelsheim Vineyard, founded in 1971, was among the early architects of the region’s identity. Located in the Chehalem Mountains, Adelsheim has long championed thoughtful farming, clonal research, and a balanced, age-worthy style of Pinot noir and Chardonnay. Under Gina Hennen’s leadership, the winery continues to blend legacy with innovation.

Elk Cove Vineyards, family-owned and farmed since 1974, spans multiple estate sites across several nested AVAs, including the Dundee Hills and Yamhill-Carlton. Shirley Brooks has helped steward the winery’s reputation for elegance, precision, and long-lived wines that reflect meticulous vineyard care.

Résonance, rooted in both Burgundy and Oregon, offers a literal bridge between continents. Founded by Maison Louis Jadot and led by Burgundian winemaker Guillaume Large, Résonance crafts Pinot Noir from estate vineyards in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. The winery embodies a dialogue between Old World sensibility and New World terroir.

Together, these hosts bring depth, perspective, and a spirit of generosity to every tasting and seminar onboard.
 

Along the Saône River

As the ship glides along the Saône River, guests will explore historic villages and vineyard-covered slopes that have shaped global wine culture for centuries. Medieval streets, Romanesque churches, bustling markets, and hillside crus offer daily immersion in Burgundy’s layered history.

Mornings may include guided vineyard walks or cellar tastings. Afternoons invite exploration of local cuisine and culture. Evenings bring communal tables, thoughtful pairings, and open conversation—about farming decisions, vintage variation, oak influence, and the evolving identity of Pinot Noir across continents.

An Intimate, Immersive Experience

Unlike a traditional wine tour, this river cruise creates a shared rhythm. With a small group of fellow wine enthusiasts, you’ll have direct access to the winemakers—whether during a formal seminar or an impromptu deckside conversation at sunset.

The result is both educational and deeply personal. You’ll leave not only with a deeper understanding of Burgundy, but also with a richer appreciation for how the Willamette Valley has grown into one of the world’s most compelling cool-climate wine regions.

For those who have followed the Willamette Valley’s journey, or who simply love great Pinot noir, April 15–22, 2027 offers a rare chance to return to the source, guided by the very people shaping Willamette Valley wine today.

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