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International Wine Academy of Roma
Daily tastings, half-day courses, and master classes on Italy's great producers in an intimate setting above the Spanish Steps. 8 VICOLO DEL BOTTINO, ROME; 39-06/699-0878; www.wineacademyroma.com; $25 membership fee

Beringer Master Series on Food & Wine
Meet Napa's top vintners and chefs during one-on-one cellar tours, dinners, and "make your own" wine-blending sessions. ST. HELENA, CALIF.; 707/967-4451; www.beringer.com; from $95

Cakebread Cellars Wine-Food Experience
Why settle for a boring wine tour? Jack and Dolores Cakebread will arrange wine-and-appetizer pairings based on recipes from their new cookbook. RUTHERFORD, CALIF.; 800/588-0298; www.cakebread.com; from $20

Cape Winelands
Wine merchants from Morrell & Co. pick South Africa's best vintages during a pampered eight-day tasting trip in the Stellenbosch region—with stays at many of the Cape's most luxurious hotels. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA; 800/992-2003; www.travcoa.com; from $6,295

Howqua Dale Gourmet Cycling Tour
Take to the road on a six-day cycling trip around Oz's premier wine regions, with overnights at B&B's along the route. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA; 800/504-9842; www.gourmetontour.com; from $2,300

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