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\u201cAt AmaWaterways, we are committed to offering a robust lineup of wine-themed itineraries because we understand that the guest experience is about much more than the accommodations and the destinations,\u201d says Kristin Karst, Executive Vice President and Co-Owner of AmaWaterways.<\/p>\n
Learn more about AmaWaterways\u2019 Wine Cruises<\/a><\/p>\n Plat Du Jour<\/strong><\/p>\n Next year, AmaWaterways will host 64 Wine Cruises\u2014the highest number to date\u2014and introduce new itineraries including the seven-day Medieval Treasures sailing along the Rhine and Main rivers between Basel, Switzerland and Nuremberg, Germany. Itinerary highlights include a stop in Strasbourg, France, where guests are invited to sip the wines of Alsace, the region responsible for the oldest wine in the world, dating back to 1472. In R\u00fcdesheim, Germany, a gondola ride to Niederwald Monument affords views of the vineyards below and a taste of Riesling. Finally, back on board the AmaDante, passengers can continue their adventure with a wine-paired dinner in the Main Dining Room or The Chef\u2019s Table.<\/p>\n Explore the new Medieval Treasures Wine Cruise Itinerary<\/a><\/p>\n A La Carte<\/strong><\/p>\n At the helm of AmaWaterways\u2019 culinary program is a team of chefs, like AmaLea’s Executive Chef Daniel Tanase. Chef Daniel began his career at Mon Plaisir\u2014London\u2019s oldest French restaurant\u2014before joining AmaWaterways in 2013. AmaWaterways\u2019 onboard kitchens are equipped with just one freezer and no microwaves ensuring the culinary team is buying fresh and minimizing waste. Everything from Chef Daniel\u2019s demi-glace to his consomm\u00e9s are made from scratch, and each dish is curated to accommodate guest requests.<\/p>\n Learn more about AmaWaterways\u2019 Culinary Program<\/a><\/p>\n Pairings<\/strong><\/p>\n In 1994, the Rice family opened Sunstone Vineyards & Winery in California\u2019s Santa Ynez Valley, where Bion Rice found his passion for blending wines. Under the tutelage of Daniel Gehrs, Bion also created his own wine label, Artiste, in 2002. Keeping it a family-owned business, he named two wines after his children Miles and Mason, who help with the harvest: \u201cMilestone\u201d and \u201cMason Cuvee.\u201d His wife, Anna, leads the creative efforts for both Sunstone and Artiste. Join Bion as he shares his passion for organic viticulture and wines while hosting a Melodies of the Danube Wine Cruise sailing March 22-29, 2019 aboard the AmaSonata.<\/p>\n