Michael Schafer, The Wine Counselor®, invites you on a journey of discovery in the great wine and culinary regions of Spain including Ribera del Duero, Rioja, Priorat, Montsant, and Penedès. The Wine Counselor® has an unmatched breadth of knowledge and passion for wine, and a unique style of “edutaining” his guests about the incredible wines they will experience.
in The Wine Counselor® on an upcoming wine vacation. Michael accompanies small groups to amazing destinations around the world in search of the best in food, wine and spirits. By traveling with The Wine Counselor® you get to see a side of the wine and spirits world rarely seen by others.
Michael is a Certified Culinary Travel Professional and has led groups to a variety of locations to explore what's best of a region. Travel is always fun and educational!
What’s Included
- Round trip airfare from Detroit to Spain
- Tours of Madrid and Barcelona
- Tastings of the great wines of Ribera del Duero, Rioja, Priorat, Montsant, and Penedès
- 8 nights in beautiful 4* hotels
- Daily breakfast
- 6 lunches and 3 dinners including Welcome and Farewell Dinners
- Spanish tour manager (fluent English) throughout our journey
- Luxury motor coach
*Land only option available. Price is for double occupancy (single supplement is $1,750). $300 discount for check/Zelle payments (if any payments are made with credit card, full price applies). Final price contingent on air fare published June 2026.
Our Select Hotels
Madrid 5/18/27 – 5/20/27 Catalonia Plaza Mayor
Burgos 5/20/27 – 5/21/27 Palacio de Burgos Hotel
Logroño 5/21/27 – 5/23/27 Hotel Marqués de Vallejo
Priorat 5/23/27 – 5/24/27 Hotel Sport
Barcelona 5/24/27 – 5/26/27 Hotel Praktik Vinoteca
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