Event Itinerary

Event Itinerary

Friday, March 27, 2026

Welcome Reception: An Ode to The Amigos
6:00pm – 7:00pm | Onboard Avalon Poetry II | Lyon, France

Welcome Dinner: Cave Yves Cuilleron, Domaine Gangloff, Famille Pierre Gaillard, François Villard
Featuring wines from the four domaines presented by winemakers Yves Cuilleron, Pierre Gaillard, Yves Gangloff and François Villard
7:00pm - 9:00pm | Onboard Avalon Poetry II | Lyon, France


Saturday, March 28, 2026

Master Class: Rhône Valley Overview - go with the flow
Moderated by sommelier, Kelly Mc Auliffe and HdR founding director, John Alban
9:30am – 11:00pm | Onboard Avalon Poetry II | Vienne, France

Dinner: E. Guigal
Featuring wines from E. Guigal presented by winemaker, Philippe Guigal
7:00pm - 9:00pm | Onboard Avalon Poetry II | Vienne, France


Sunday, March 29, 2026

Master Class: Domaine de la Chapelle
Featuring wines from Domaine de la Chapelle presented by winemaker, Caroline Frey
9:30am – 11:00am | Onboard Avalon Poetry II | Tournon / Tain-l'Hermitage, France

Dinner: To be announced
Featuring wines from the Northern Rhône
7:00pm – 9:00pm | Onboard Avalon Poetry II | Tournon / Tain-l'Hermitage, France


Monday, March 30, 2026

Master Class: Domaine Tempier
Featuring wines from Domaine Tempier presented by winemaker, Daniel Ravier
9:30am – 11:00am | Onboard Avalon Poetry II | Viviers, France

Rosé Lunch: Tavel
Featuring wines from Tavel AOC presented by the appellation director, Sandra Gay-Moulines
12:00pm – 1:30pm | Onboard Avalon Poetry II | Viviers, France
 
Dinner: Domaine de la Mordorée
Featuring wines from Domaine de la Mordorée presented by winemakers, Madeleine Delorme and Ambre Delorme
7:00pm – 9:00pm | Onboard Avalon Poetry II | Viviers, France

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Tour: Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Moderated by sommelier, Kelly Mc Auliffe and appellation director, Michel Blanc
9:00am – 10:30am | By shuttle | Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France

Focus Tasting: Châteauneuf-du-Pape 
Featuring wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC presented by seventeen producers
11:00am – 1:00pm | Châteauneuf-du-Pape Castle Cellar | Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France

Lunch: Braz & Bros 
Featuring wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
12:00pm – 1:30pm | Châteauneuf-du-Pape Castle | Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
 

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