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Have you ever dreamed of that perfect Food &
Wine experience,
combined with great friends and exotic and historic
locales?
 Or maybe
sailing with an intimate group of fellow wine lovers and foodies on a
private yacht? Until now that would have only been a dream. DeLille
Cellars have collaborated with one of the
finest small luxury cruise lines, WindStar Cruises, to make your dreams come true. Now you can get that
private yacht feel in an atmosphere of casual indulgence and the festive
environment to enjoy your favorite food, wine, music and friends.
We have a very special itinerary sailing from Rome,
Italy to Nice, France featuring 2 nights in Monte Carlo for the Grand
Prix and 2 nights in Cannes for the Film Festival.
DeLille
Cellars have arranged for a Super Inclusive (even your favorite
DeLille Cellars wines with dinners, most lunches and special tastings)
private charter of the Windsurf for this Mediterranean adventure. Since
this is a private charter the normal rules are thrown overboard to
accommodate all of your wine lover needs and allow you to enjoy a
typical DeLille Cellars party at sea.
The decks, pools, restaurants and nightclubs are being transformed into
an extension of the DeLille Cellars tasting room with a fun, festive
and casual atmosphere perfect for your DeLille Cellars cruise. We are
also planning a cornucopia of special entertainment, theme parties and
special dining and wine tasting events onboard and ashore.
 Each port
will feature an eclectic mix of historic, romantic and adventure-based
shore excursions in some of the most beautiful and interesting ports of
call in the Mediterranean.
Windstar's unique concept of sailing has led the
cruise industry in the luxury small ship category, featuring casual
attire, and alternative dining arenas. The Wind Surf is the pumped-up
big sister of Windstar's smaller original vessels, the Wind Star and
Wind Spirit. Built at French shipyard Societe Nouvelle des Ateliers et
Chantiers du Havre, she was launched in 1990 with a major refurbishment
in 2006.
It's this ambience, too, that sets her off from all
the other "small" ships, with amenities and an onboard vibe closer to a
very high-end mainstream ship or a casual luxe vessel. In essence, Wind
Surf is in a class by herself, offering one of the few cruise
experiences that really bridges the gap between casual-luxe and
adventure cruising.
Your Wind Surf cruise will offer a sea-side window
on the world, combining the refinement of a luxury hotel with a moveable
feast of cultural experiences.
Teak decking, rich wood interiors, an attentive
service staff, intimate surroundings, eclectic artwork, exceptional
signature cuisine featuring both light and vegetarian menu selections,
and an extensive wine list are some of the extraordinary elements which
have become synonymous with Windstar.
Features unique to the Wind Surf include 31 deluxe suites, 2 Bridge Deck
suites, The Yacht Club, Degrees, The Terrace Bar for small intimate
getaways and the nearly 10,000 square foot WindSpa offering a full array
of spa treatments, consultative, health and fitness programs.
 Passengers
are cradled in comfort as all staterooms and suites offer ocean views, sitting area, new LCD flatscreen TV,
DVD, CD player, iPod Nanos and Bose SoundDocks systems, safe,
mini-bar/refrigerator, international direct-dial phones, bathroom with
luxurious pampering toiletries, hair dryer, plush terry cloth robes, and
an abundance of closet space.
The library on board stocks an array of
international newspapers, books and games, as well as a multi-media
selection of more than 500 DVD titles and compact discs available for
complimentary check-out. There is even an Internet Center to stay in
touch if you must.
Best of all with our super inclusive DeLille
Cellars cruise most everything is included in one price, all of your
food including special wine tasting dinners, prepared by guest celebrity
chefs and even a Grand Ciel night, DeLille CellarsWines with all
dinners, and most lunches, Sports, entertainment & special
parties…….pay one price and get it all!
So register early for special pricing and savings. ONLY 12 CABINS LEFT!
877.494.6386
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CRUISE THE MEDITERRANEAN Rome to Athens
JULY 9-16, 2011Rome, Ischia, Sorrento, Messina, Zakynthos, Monemvasia, Athens
from $2900 pp
Have you ever dreamed of that perfect Food
& Wine experience,
combined with great friends and exotic and historic
locales?  Or maybe
sailing with an intimate group of fellow wine lovers and foodies on a
private yacht? Until now that would have only been a dream. Tobin James
Cellars have collaborated with one of the
finest small luxury cruise lines, WindStar Cruises, to make your dreams come true. Now you can get that
private yacht feel in an atmosphere of casual indulgence and the festive
environment to enjoy your favorite food, wine, music and friends.
Sailing out of Rome, Italy from Saturday,
July 9, 2011 and arriving in Athens, Greece Saturday, July 16,
2011 Super Inclusive (even
your favorite Tobin James wines and dinners, most lunches and special tastings) private charter of
the Windsurf for this James Gang Mediterranean adventure. Since this is
a private charter the normal rules are thrown overboard to accommodate
all of your wine lover needs and allow you to enjoy a typical James Gang
party at sea.
The decks, pools, restaurants and nightclubs are being transformed into an
extension of the Tobin James tasting room with a fun, festive and casual
atmosphere perfect for your James Gang cruise. We are also planning a
cornucopia of special entertainment, theme parties and special dining
and wine tasting events onboard and ashore.
 Each port will feature an eclectic mix of historic, romantic and
adventure-based shore excursions in some of the most beautiful and
interesting ports of call in the Mediterranean.
Windstar's unique concept of sailing has led the
cruise industry in the luxury small ship category, featuring casual
attire, and alternative dining arenas. The Wind Surf is the pumped-up
big sister of Windstar's smaller original vessels, the Wind Star and
Wind Spirit. Built at French shipyard Societe Nouvelle des Ateliers et
Chantiers du Havre, she was launched in 1990 with a major refurbishment
in 2006.
It's this ambience, too, that sets her off from
all the other "small" ships, with amenities and an onboard vibe closer
to a very high-end mainstream ship or a casual luxe vessel. In essence,
Wind Surf is in a class by herself, offering one of the few cruise
experiences that really bridges the gap between casual-luxe and
adventure cruising.
Your Wind Surf cruise will offer a sea-side
window on the world, combining the refinement of a luxury hotel with a
moveable feast of cultural experiences.
Teak decking, rich wood interiors, an attentive
service staff, intimate surroundings, eclectic artwork, exceptional
signature cuisine featuring both light and vegetarian menu selections,
and an extensive wine list are some of the extraordinary elements which
have become synonymous with Windstar.
WindSurf includes 31 deluxe suites, 2 Bridge Deck
suites, The Yacht Club, Degrees, The Terrace Bar for small intimate
getaways and the nearly 10,000 square foot WindSpa offering a full array
of spa treatments, consultative, health and fitness programs.
 Passengers
are cradled in comfort as all staterooms and suites offer ocean views, sitting area, new LCD flatscreen TV,
DVD, CD player, iPod Nanos and Bose SoundDocks systems, safe,
mini-bar/refrigerator, international direct-dial phones, bathroom with
luxurious pampering toiletries, hair dryer, plush terry cloth robes, and
an abundance of closet space.
The library on board stocks an array of
international newspapers, books and games, as well as a multi-media
selection of more than 500 DVD titles and compact discs available for
complimentary check-out. There is even an Internet Center to stay in
touch if you must.
Best of all with our super inclusive James Gang
cruise most everything is included in one price, all of your food
including special wine tasting dinners, prepared by guest celebrity
chefs and even a Blue Moon night, Tobin James Wines with all dinners,
and most lunches, Sports, entertainment & special parties……. pay one
price and get it all!
So register early for special pricing and savings. There are only 142 cabins available
for sale, so it is bound to fill up quickly! There is special pricing
for the first 42 cabins booked
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Fly into Rome, Italy Leonardo Da Vinci / Fiumicino (FCO)
Fly out of Athens, Greece Athens International Airport (AIA)
The Ship Sails On
Saturday July 9th at 5PM So Your Plane Must Land in Rome No Later Than
2PM. It is Strongly Recommended That You Arrive By Friday The 8th in
Rome
How Do You Get To The Ship:
This could not be easier as your transport from the
airport to the ship and back to the airport in Athens is included in
your package.
Details of the cruise ports are being finalized but
will generally follow the route below. We are planning on providing a
combination of small intimate ports as well as some larger ones great
for shopping.
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Destination
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Arrive
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Depart
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Rome, Italy
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Pre-Cruise
Hotel Party
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| Saturday - 7/9 |
Rome,
Italy
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5:00PM
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| Sunday - 7/10 |
Ischia, Italy
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9:00AM
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5:00PM
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| Monday - 7/11 |
Sorrento,
Italy
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9:00AM
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5:00PM
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| Tuesday - 7/12 |
Messina, Italy
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9:00AM
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5:00PM
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| Wednesday - 7/13 |
At Sea
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| Thursday - 7/14 |
Zakynthos, Greece
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9:00AM
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5:00PM
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| Friday - 7/15 |
Monemvasia,
Greece
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8:00AM
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2:00PM
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| Saturday - 7/16 |
Athens, Greece
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8:00AM
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Rome, Italy
 2,500
years of history are woven into the fabric of modern Rome. You can feel
it in the glory of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Or as you wander
sidestreets that open onto piazzas, fountains, Bernini sculpture, and
elegant courtyards. Famous treasures are legion in Rome: the
Colosseum…the Forum…St. Peter’s Cathedral…the Trevi Fountain…the Spanish
Steps. Take time out between sights to do as the Romans do: enjoy a
three-hour lunch, shop, people-watch, or savor.
Ischia, Italy
Ischia is a volcanic island in the Tyrrhenian Sea,
at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples. Some sights worth seeing are
the Church of Soccorso (a tiny white-washed church located in the square
on the Punta del Soccorso in Forio, that looks out onto the crystal
clear sea), and Castello Aragonese (a castle located on a small island
near Ischia Ponte). There are many wonderful beaches located here as
well, namely Lido di Ischia and Cartaromana beach.
Sorrento, Italy
This Mediterranean land has been depicted, described and immortalized in
song by artists, poets and travelers from every period of history.
Along the coast, rugged and inaccessible cliffs soar upwards between
beautiful beaches, hidden caves, enchanting bays and sheltered coves.
Whereas inland, the high plains, rolling hills and lofty mountains are
seared by deep valleys to create a truly unique landscape in which man
has also left a clear sign of his remarkable work: the more impervious
areas have been modeled into the now-famous terraces, those huge steps
descending into the sea on which man has planted vineyards and groves of
orange, lemon and olive trees. There are the gardens of delight which
exude an inebriating perfume of blossom in spring. The mild climate and
predominantly fine weather all year round make the Sorrentine Penisula
an ideal destination in any season. The first town in the Peninsula is
Vico Equense with its Giusso Castle on the coast and the austere Mont
Faito (1400 metres high) which allows you to pass from the sea to the
mountain in just a few minutes. Next we find Meta di Sorrento, a town
hidden in a maze of alleyways whose small hamlets and sun-drenched
beaches are a must for visitors. Piano di Sorrento is a bustling town
which harmoniously blends its sea-faring vocation with its rural
identity and its role as a major shopping centre. The hill rising up
behind the town is traversed by narrow roads flanked by high walls that
enclose centuries-old orange and lemon groves.
Messina, Italy
 Zakynthos,
Greece
Zakynthos, the third largest of the Ionian Islands, covers an area of
158 square miles and its coastline is roughly 76 miles in length. The
island is named after Zakynthos, the son of a legendary Arcadian chief
Dardanus. The name, like all similar names ending in -nthos, is
pre-Mycenaean or Pelasgian in origin. Monenvasia, Greece Situated near
the site of ancient Sparta, the ancient castles and fortresses, faded
palaces and narrow byways are more reminiscent of the city's Byzantine
and Venetian days.
Athens, Greece
Above the city, looking out towards the blue Aegean, stands the
Acropolis. Here lie the ruins of a culture 2,500 years old: the
Propylaea; the Temple of Athena Nike; the Erechtheum temple, and, most
famous of all, the Parthenon.
Meanwhile, modern Athens buzzes busily below, a city of chic
restaurants, lively bazaars, sophisticated banking, historical museums,
and the sights and smells of the Plaka district.
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 The
amazing Tobin James
wines and spectacular food prepared by our celebrity chef and the
award winning Windstar staff, in addition to the unique environment of a
private charter aboard the Windstar, Windsurf, is what makes a James
Gang cruise a once in a lifetime event not to miss.
Of course your taste buds will be overwhelmed with
Windstars famous food and hospitality. From simple hedonistic pleasures
such as roast whole pig and fresh seafood to gourmet five course
dinners. But that is just the beginning. FineFoodandWineCruise.com and
Tobin James are recruiting a celebrity chef to create the perfect
dinners to be paired with Tobin James finest and most popular wines. We
will be featuring your favorites as well as some special reserves and
hidden treasures from deep in the cellar.
Tobin James lovers will recognize many and be
enticed with unknown discoveries as well. The perfect meals, paired with
the perfect wines. Our chef will be creating around the world journeys
for your taste buds to complement the truly special vacation on which
you have taken them ?
Tobin James wines will be liberally poured as part
of this cruise at all dinners, most lunches and at scheduled and
impromptu events through the day and night.
From Private Stash
to Ballistic, Blue Moon to Liquid Love, 5 to Syrah and everything in
between all your liquid friends will be here to enjoy.
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Rick Moonen
Creator/Executive Chef
An advocate for sustainable fishing and seafood,
Chef Rick Moonen’s passion for conservation has led him to national
acclaim.
A native New Yorker, Moonen graduated first in his
class from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York in
1978. He apprenticed at L’Hostellerie Bressane in Hillsdale, New York
where he built both his confidence and experience working side by side
with Chef Jean Morel.
From there, Moonen assumed the position of saucier
at Manhattan’s La Cote Basque. This experience was followed by two
years at Le Cirque working with the legendary Alain Sailhac. In the
ensuing years, Moonen continued his career in New York, becoming
executive chef at some of New York’s most iconic restaurants, including
Le Relais, Century Café and Chelsea Central before joining Buzzy O’Keefe
at The Water Club.
After six years, Moonen left to become executive
chef and partner at Oceana where he helped garner the restaurant
national recognition and three stars from The New York Times. His next
step was partnering to create Molyvos, a Greek fish house, which would
further demonstrate the range of his culinary skills. Here he created
Greek cuisine on another level, and Molyvos was the first Greek
restaurant to earn three stars from The New York Times.
After five years Moonen decided to develop his own restaurant. As
executive chef and owner of New York City’s rm, Moonen earned critical
acclaim and, once again, received three stars from The New York Times.
In 2005, he was drawn to the rapidly developing culinary scene in Las
Vegas and closed his doors in New York City to bring his unique flavor
and specialties of the seafood world to the West Coast
In February 2005, Chef Moonen opened his
multi-level restaurant Rick Moonen’s rm seafood at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The lower
level of the restaurant offers regional coastal favorites and a
bountiful world-class raw bar in a bustling market atmosphere. The
upper level offers a more elegant experience featuring Chef Moonen’s
inventive tasting and à la carte menus.
When not behind the stove, Moonen can be
found throughout the country educating about the dangers of over fishing
and ocean conservation. As an industry leader, he has testified for
environmental and sustainable policy issues in Washington, DC and New
York. He is a founding member of the Seafood Choices Alliances, which
named him “Seafood Champion” in 2006, as well as an active member of the
Wildlife Conservation Society, Seaweb, and a chef’s advisory board
member of Ecofish. He also has served as a spokesperson for American
caviar, a more environmentally sound alternative to the Caspian Sea
varieties, and he is often quoted for his expertise with various
indigenous and exotic fish.
Moonen is happiest doing the things that
originally brought him to a culinary career in cooking, teaching and
writing about fish and seafood. His current passion has been the
writing of his first cookbook, Fish Without a Doubt, a practical,
hands-on guide to buying, preparing and cooking a wide array of fish.
Fish Without a Doubt was released April 2008 by Houghton-Mifflin.
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The Restaurant
The Restaurant provides
an unpretentious, elegant atmosphere in which to enjoy phenomenal food,
excellent wines, and impeccable service. Open seating and plenty of
tables for two provide maximum flexibility and assure the happiness of
all guests. Los Angeles’ Joachim Splichal developed most of the
sensational and inventive menus, though light and vegetarian options
were the brainchild of cooking light guru Jeanne Jones.
Degrees
Bright and airy,
located just above the bow, Degrees is an intimate and exclusive
alternative to the Restaurant and Veranda. Reservations are required for
each of the themed nights—which range from steakhouse to French Bistro.
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The Veranda
Floor-to-ceiling
windows, indoor and outdoor seating, and an intimate atmosphere make the
Veranda’s sumptuous breakfast and lunch buffets (with some
made-to-order items) and full service dinners a special treat.
Highly-touted are the breakfast smoothies and the once-per-cruise
barbeque.
Compass
Rose Bar
A continental breakfast
and afternoon tea are served in this relaxed and comfortable room.
24 Hour In Cabin
Dining
A select room service
menu is available around the clock. During normal dining hours, meals
can also be ordered off of the restaurant menus and enjoyed in the
privacy of your stateroom.
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