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Medieval Treasures 2027
Ketcham Winery & Fritz Winery
Celebration of Wine Cruise
Cruise with Allie & Renee aboard the AmaCerto for a 7-night Cruise!
March 24 - March 31
You are invited to sail through the medieval treasures of Europe with Sonoma County's premier wineries - Fritz Winery and Ketcham Vineyard & Winery.
Walk through thousands of years of history in the medieval towns of Rothenburg, Bamberg and Miltenberg. Revel in the architectural gems on display-the Würzburg Residenz and Mannheim Baroque Palace. Indulge your inner child with a visit to the Speyer Technik Museum. Discover the Alsatian capital of France, Strasbourg, and savor local flavors like rich Rüdesheimer coffee and hearty Bamberg smoked beer. All this and more awaits you as you experience a spectacular journey like none other.
Along the way, swirl your glass and discover the unique notes of each Fritz and Ketcham varietals you sip, gain pairing recommendations and get answers to questions about viticulture and more with your AmaWaterways' guest winemakers.
Clay & Natalia Fritz
Proprietors & Winemakers, Fritz Winery
Co-Winemaker Guests with Ketcham
Fritz Winery is a family affair rooted in over fifty years of cultivating grapes and making fine wine. Situated near the town of Healdsburg, CA, Fritz Winery specializes in cultivating and sourcing fruit from the Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, and Russian River Valley. Long established as premier winemakers, their award-winning offerings are highly coveted year after year. Today, the namesake brand is led by husband-and-wife team Natalia and Clayton Fritz. The partners continue to build on the strong foundation they have inherited and continue to search for ways to enliven their offerings. Coupling a love of travel and adventuresome culinary exploration has become a perfect fit. You are invited to sail along with the Fritzes and help cement its legacy for another fifty years. (from Food & Wine Trails).
Program
- Cruise hosted by AmaWaterways guest Winemakers and Winery Proprietors, Clay & Natalia Fritz of Fritz Winery and Allie Ketcham of Ketcham Vineyard & Winery, along with Renee Graves, Director of Happiness
- AmaWaterways onboard wine program including wine-related experiences and excursions - all at no additional charge
- Early Booking Bonus: Save $1000 per person if booked by June 30, 2026
