ATLANTA, March 7, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From June 2 through June 9, 2012, Fine Food and Wine Cruise is teaming up with Sokol Blosser Winery, Delectus Vineyard and Winery and Celebrity Chef Dolan Lane (executive chef of Clarklewis) to offer a food- and wine-lover's trip of a lifetime. This truly unique cruise on the Windstar Wind Surf gives guests the opportunity to indulge in an array of award-winning wines and delicious cuisine while visiting amazing ports of call along the Mediterranean and Adriatic.
"We strive make sure everyone has an extraordinary experience on each of our cruises," says Fine Food and Wine Cruise Co-founder Jonathan Baltuch. "From being pampered in a private charter environment to enjoying food and wine from celebrity chefs and renowned winemakers, our excursions offer the utmost in luxury travel," he adds.
Sokol Blosser and Delectus wines are known for their premium quality and taste. Both family-owned wineries share a story of passion and determination that Fine Food and Wine Cruise guests are sure to find fascinating. From Sokol Blosser's commitment to sustainable practices to the eight generations behind the Delectus brand, the cruise's intimate winemaker dinners and educational seminars will be both enjoyable and enlightening.
In addition to a week of outstanding wines, the cruise will feature food from Chef Dolan Lane. As executive chef at Clarklewis in Portland, Oregon, Lane specializes in Northwest American cuisine with Italian and French influences which he will incorporate in his meals aboard the Windstar Wind Surf. He will prepare delicious dinners that pair perfectly with Sokol Blosser and Delectus wines throughout the week.
Windstar's luxury small ship concept features casual attire, alternative dining areas and a "pampering without pretense" service style. The Windstar Wind Surf bridges the gap between casual-luxe and adventure cruising, and its unique features include 31 deluxe suites, two bridge deck suites, The Yacht Club, Degrees, The Terrace Bar, an on-board library and Internet center, health and fitness programs and the nearly 10,000-square-foot WindSpa.
The full itinerary for this exciting Mediterranean cruise includes stops in Italy, Montenegro and Croatia. For information on the Super Inclusive package for this trip, visit the Fine Food and Wine Cruise website.
Only 146 cabins are available for sale, so interested cruisers are encouraged to register as soon as possible at www.finefoodandwinecruise.com. Rates for this cruise start at $3,250 per person. For more information, call 800-218-6031 or email info@foodandwinecruise.com.
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