California Wine and Cuisine
October 15 - 20, 2004

For an insider's look at California's spectacular wine country, join this innovative cruise round-trip from Redwood City to Sausalito (for the redwoods of Muir Woods), Napa Valley, and San Francisco. Enjoy the comfort and convenience of our floating "country inn" as you delve into the culinary and viticultural aspects of the Bay Area, while distinguished onboard experts enhance your voyage.
Along the way, enjoy a series of winery visits and tastings at the region's premier establishments, plus an opportunity to dine at The Culinary Institute of America. Additional highlights include a special dinner excursion aboard the lavishly restored 1915 Napa Valley Wine Train, wine and hors d'oeuvres at Auberge du Soleil, and hot-air ballooning over the Napa Valley.
To heighten your gastronomic experience, we engaged cookbook author and PBS luminary Dede Wilson to hire a host of renowned master chefs -- including Joanne Wier, Laurent Gras, Gerald Hirigoyen, Martin Yan, and Luke Sung -- who will be on board various departures of this cruise to prepare one culinary event.

**Bates alumni travelers will tour Trefethen Vineyards where David Whitehouse '67 is Vice President of Operations.**

Please contact the Alumni Office if you're interested, 207-786-8344 or lgailey@bates.edu!