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.

Food and Wine Pairings for the Holidays
Learn how to enhance your holiday meal experience with Cruise Manager Abel’s wine expertise.Read more
Fintan’s Chocolate & Wine Pairings
Enjoy Cruise Manager Fintan’s recommended pairings of wine with chocolate.Read more
Hot Mulled Wine Recipe
Glühwein: an essential part of winter in EuropeRead more
Extend Your Journey into France's Champagne Region
There’s more to the story behind the drink of celebration.Read more
A Bordeaux Proposal
From winery to river to altar: an AmaWaterways love story.Read more
Taste of Bordeaux
A tantalizing trio of a truly authentic French experience.Read more
The Magic and Wonder of Wine Cruises
A passionate Wine Host shares pairing suggestions and moreRead more
Braised Short Ribs with Plums Recipe
This mouthwatering recipe shared by Nice Winery is worth the wait!Read more
Relive the Judgement of Paris on the Seine River
A blind taste test forever changed the wine industry and put California on the global map.Read more
The River Less Traveled
Often overlooked, the Moselle River offers incomparable beauty, fine Riesling wines and amazing places to explore like Trier, Germany’s oldest city.Read more
What is La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs?
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
Legends & Stories of the Moselle
A black cat, witches and other real-life characters from the storied Moselle River Valley.Read more
Holiday Food & Wine Pairings
Turn your holiday meal into an extraordinary experience with some sensational wine choices.Read more
The Ancient Wine Traditions of Saint-Emilion
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
Wine Cruises – Pairing Wine With Travel
Imagine toasting to the good life aboard an AmaWaterways river cruiseRead more
Strasbourg - Home To The Oldest Wine On Earth?
Go for the wines, but say it’s for the history.Read more
A Night Out in Austrian Wine Taverns
Party like an all star when visiting Austria.Read more
Prost! Austria's Kremstal Valley Wine Region
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
Châteauneuf-du-Pape - The Pope's Wine
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
Vinho Verde: The Green Portuguese Wine
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
A Golden Portuguese Wine in the Douro Valley
Think Port wine is the only sweet wine under the proverbial Portuguese sun? Well, think again.Read more
A Wine Lover's Heaven on the Rhône
Hermitage, a French wine Appellation d’Origine Controlée (AOC), is one of the most sought-after wines in the world.Read more
Wine and Apricots in the Wachau Valley
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
A Glass of Port: Wine Culture in Portugal
Drink in more than the stunning scenery and incredible history during your visit to PortugalRead more
Discover the Winelands of Cape Town
Bordeaux, Provence, Porto, Tuscany, Napa Valley and the Cape Winelands of South Africa.Read more
Sauternes Wine and the Sweet Flavors of Bordeaux
Celebrate life’s sweetest moments with an intoxicating pairing of ultra-rich, honeyed Sauternes wine from Bordeaux.Read more

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Compliments to the Chef and Crew
How AmaWaterways’ culinary team surprised and delighted the Doepken Family
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Wildlife in Chobe National Park
Known as ‘the Land of the Giants,’ Chobe National Park is home to Africa’s largest elephant population
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Step into a Fairytale in the Loire Valley
Stepping through the Loire Valley is a bit like stepping back in time
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