Scenic Sailing: Middle Rhine

Moselle Wine Tasting

Journey Upriver into Moselle Wine Country Explore the small villages and steep hillsides that produce some of the finest Rieslings in the world. Head up the winding Moselle River by motor coach, delving into a wine-making history that dates back nearly 2,000 years to Roman times. All around you, terraced vineyards climb dramatic slopes, the walls of a deep valley cut by the river. During your journey, you will pass through typical Moselle landscapes, with some vineyards squeezed in small spaces between cliffs. The south-facing slopes along the valley store the sun’s warmth in slate soil. This, along with a warm overall climate and abundant sunshine, makes the Moselle Valley an ideal grape-growing region. Along the Moselle’s shores, lovely riverside villages are home to half-timbered houses and to wineries that produce the sweet white wines for which this region is known. During your excursion, you will stop at a local winery for a tour and tasting. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.