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Hosted by Marty & Mimi Moseley, Owners, Mosely Family Cellars, Redding, CA

Marty and Mimi Moseley came to California in 1989, where their love of California wines began. Marty and a friend started making wine in his garage, discovering quickly Marty’s gift in winemaking. In 2009, Marty and Mimi moved to Northern California where they were encouraged by friends and family to open a winery. The town they settled in was not conducive for growing grapes so the Moseleys continued to source the best grapes from the best wine regions in California and Oregon, bringing the grapes back to their winery in Redding and doing everything from the crush to the bottle. Manufactoring wine in Redding was well received as they helped the economy as well as brought finely crafted wines to the area. They are the largest winery between Sacramento and Oregon. Moseley Family Cellars is a staple in the Northern California city of Redding where they pour into the community supporting nonprofits as well as various events in the area. The wines produced have an “old world” style to them. Just to name two, Marty has had huge success with making wines that reflect his love of the Merlots and Cabernets of Saint-Emilion France in the Bordeaux region. Marty’s love of winemaking is evident in every bottle.

Expertly Curated WINE EXPERIENCES

Immerse yourself in the many flavors of Europe on one of AmaWaterways unique Wine Cruises, which let you add a unique, epicurean dimension to one of our European itineraries. Like our standard river cruises, guests have the opportunity to join tours that highlight the famous sights in each port of call. These special itineraries, however, offer guests a perfect blend of wine-related experiences and excursions in grand capitals and charming towns. You’ll taste local cuisine, discover how wine is made and, of course, partake in tastings — all at no additional cost. Whether you have a seasoned appreciation for fine wine, or simply indulge in a sip here and there, this is a wonderful way to uncork the traditions of the local culture and learn about the region you’re visiting.

About the Wine Region – The Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde Estuary

In the corner of southwestern France, the Garonne and Dordogne rivers merge together to form the Gironde Estuary that naturally divides the famous Bordeaux region into the Left and Right banks. One of the largest controlled wine regions in France, Bordeaux is made up of several sub-regions each with its own strictly governed appellation, unique climate and terroir. Unlike most wines around the world, the quality of Bordeaux wine is determined by these factors rather than the grape varietal. Bordeaux is acclaimed for its legendary red blends, though white blends from this region also make a big impression. The Left and Right banks of the river have different soil types that bring these exceptional blends to life.

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