Wine & Dine

Wine & Dine

We invite you to join us as we explore the world’s most renowned wine regions on exclusive and authentic itineraries.  On BVJ’s small group journeys you will meet the owners and winemakers, taste exceptional vintages, enjoy spectacular meals, and stay in luxurious accommodations all with a superb group of new friends. You will be escorted by the passionate & knowledgeable Advanced Sommelier Mladen Stoev.

Mladen Stoev has more than 20 years of experience in all branches of the Food & Beverage and Hospitality. He is Advanced Sommelier as designated by the Court of Master Sommeliers, and has been cultivating this love and knowledge of wine for many years. Mladen has a background in fine dining, catering, banquets, high-end clubs and hotels, in addition to wine and beverage management and sales. He is currently honored to be the Commandeur of the Chevaliers du Tastevin, Intendant des Caves (Cellar Master) and member of the Chapter of Commanderie de Bordeaux in Naples, Florida.

We customize private bespoke itineraries for couples, friends and even major corporations so that all details are built around your interests and time frame. Joy has expert contacts in every wine region in the world and plans exquisitely detailed wine trips for her clients and their travel companions. Please let us organize your next bespoke wine itinerary or consider joining one of our Advanced Sommelier escorted small group journeys to top-notch wine journeys!

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Bordeaux Châteaux Route
Bordeaux Châteaux Route
Swiss Splendor
Swiss Splendor
Wine & Dine in Italy
Wine & Dine in Italy
The Essence of Sicily
The Essence of Sicily
Wine & Dine in Spain
Wine & Dine in Spain
Taste of Bulgaria
Taste of Bulgaria

This trip was so amazing for us. I was nervous not being involved in the trip plan like I normally would be. I have to say it was better than any trips I have planned. To us this was a perfect delivery of an amazing wine, food and history experience in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Scenery that takes your breath away; experiences that you are not likely to find yourself; with a relaxed, seamless execution; and a love for the experience that is contagious. A sommelier added tremendous value to our trip. Mladen made the experience fantastic - growing a deep appreciation not only for wine but the soulful nature of experiencing wine and making new friends. His deep understanding of wine and his enthusiasm for it was one of the many highlights of our trip. He helped grow our appreciation at a much deeper level.

David M.

This trip provided the top of the line in every way: food, wineries, accommodations, guides and personalization.

Chan P.

The trip exceeded expectations — plenty of pleasant surprises popping up around the itinerary. This Bordeaux trip seems somewhat unique because of the reputation, long history, and 7000 Chateaux, and each of the properties we visited brought something new and different. Final evening was a glorious crescendo — the visit to Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, wine tasting in the garden, the band playing authentic American music, and then the spectacular Michelin 2 star meal with a country flair — again, unforgettable. Many thanks to you, Mladen and your local partners for a most enjoyable trip.

Roger D. & Joanne B.

I would recommend highly and not hesitate to travel with Mladen & Joy again and this wonderful group who I can now call my friends. We laughed always, drank and ate fine foods every day and experienced beautiful parts of Italy. Love the truffle hunt, the cooking class, the dinner with Salvatore Ferragamo. The Sistine Chapel was an unbelievable experience. Many thanks for the trip of a lifetime!!!! It was positively the most wonderful travel experience I have ever had. Every detail was taken care of with worry free travel for all. Made friends for life!

Louise P.

Joy is extremely professional and has a great attention to detail for the benefit of providing a luxury client experience. This was a magical trip, scenery, food, wine, accommodations superior!

Peter M.

The design and management of this Italian experience were very well planned and professionally run. There is no better and stress-free way to experience Italian culture, art, architecture, culinary styles, and regional wines.

Alison V.
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