VirtuosoLife - January/February 2008 - (Page 61) starting to make headlines here as well. Willi Bründlmayer, whose grüner veltliners and rieslings have gemlike focus, has introduced a sparkling Willi Bründlmayer Brut Rosé ($48) made from pinot noir, zweigelt, and Sankt Laurent; it’s a classic méthode champenoise bubbly that can hold its own against champagne. Surely that’s something to celebrate. DOING IT » From boutique wine makers to internationally acclaimed producers, Austria showcases its best wines at the biannual VieVinum, a splendid wine fair held at Vienna’s magnificent Hofburg Palace. Attend this year with Mondial’s five-day wine-tasting tour that includes admission and a private guide to the event. Other trip highlights include sightseeing and wine tasting in Burgenland, Vienna, and the Wachau Valley, where you’ll tour historic Melk Abbey before boating to Dürnstein for more wine tasting. Departure: May 29, 2008; from approximate $1,890 per person (ten-person minimum). Upgrade Your Cruise Vacation per night from* hotel Malaga Naples Copenhagen Barcelona Budapest Paris Athens Amsterdam Monte Carlo Venice Florence Rome London $96 215 220 239 248 249 254 287 309 349 361 387 448 Silken Puerta Malaga Grand Vesuvio Phoenix Casa Fuster Sofitel (Danube view) Hotel Lutetia King George Palace Pulitzer Metropole Bauer Helvetica & Bristol Regina Baglioni Baglioni Indulge yourself with a deluxe hotel stay in your port city, before or after your cruise. Be relaxed, instead of rushed. From $96* per night. Ask about adding transfers to or from the cruise port, and private sightseeing, to make the most of your vacation. *Prices are per person based on double occupancy, in a standard room at lowest price for the valid travel period, including all taxes and service charges. Prices are subject to change. Valid through May 31, 2008. Hotels are subject to availability. Alternate travel dates, hotels and/or room categories may be available at a supplement. Call your Virtuoso Travel Specialist for reservations.
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