Wine Connections

We have gathered these unique stories, recipes, interviews, and testimonials to enrich and inspire you before your journey with AmaWaterways. In anticipation of your upcoming river cruise, we hope you see how an unforgettable travel experience can truly be yours when sailing with us along the rivers of Europe, Asia, Africa and South America.

Learn how to enhance your holiday meal experience with Cruise Manager Abel’s wine expertise.Read more
Enjoy Cruise Manager Fintan’s recommended pairings of wine with chocolate.Read more
Glühwein: an essential part of winter in EuropeRead more
There’s more to the story behind the drink of celebration.Read more
From winery to river to altar: an AmaWaterways love story.Read more
A tantalizing trio of a truly authentic French experience.Read more
A passionate Wine Host shares pairing suggestions and moreRead more
This mouthwatering recipe shared by Nice Winery is worth the wait!Read more
A blind taste test forever changed the wine industry and put California on the global map.Read more
Often overlooked, the Moselle River offers incomparable beauty, fine Riesling wines and amazing places to explore like Trier, Germany’s oldest city.Read more
A gastronomic tradition dating as far back as 1248, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs ("The Royal Guild of Goose Roasters") has come a long way from roasting geese.Read more
A black cat, witches and other real-life characters from the storied Moselle River Valley.Read more
Turn your holiday meal into an extraordinary experience with some sensational wine choices.Read more
Nestled in the French countryside between Libourne and Castillon-la-Bataille, the small village of Saint-Émilion is a jewel of the Bordeaux wine region.Read more
Imagine toasting to the good life aboard an AmaWaterways river cruiseRead more
Go for the wines, but say it’s for the history.Read more
Party like an all star when visiting Austria.Read more
Imagine toasting with the perfect glass of sparkling Brut Reserve or a dry, late harvest Riesling or a peppery, fruity Grüner Veltliner right in the Kremstal valley?Read more
Thirsting for a papal history lesson as you enjoy a nuanced, flavorful wine with sumptuous texture, intensity and heavenly aromatics including black currants, blackberries and herbs de Provence?Read more
Actually, the “Verde” in “Vinho Verde” does not stand for the color green, but rather it refers to green in the context of being young or youthful.Read more
Think Port wine is the only sweet wine under the proverbial Portuguese sun? Well, think again.Read more
Hermitage, a French wine Appellation d’Origine Controlée (AOC), is one of the most sought-after wines in the world.Read more
Austria’s iconic Wachau Valley, a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, is not only home to some of the most charming towns and villages but also stunning scenic views and lush vineyards.Read more
Drink in more than the stunning scenery and incredible history during your visit to PortugalRead more
Bordeaux, Provence, Porto, Tuscany, Napa Valley and the Cape Winelands of South Africa.Read more
Celebrate life’s sweetest moments with an intoxicating pairing of ultra-rich, honeyed Sauternes wine from Bordeaux.Read more