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

Joy was absolutely the best. We have done two trips with her and each on was so unique. This was totally different from our trip to Italy. Every last detail was sooo perfect! Can’t recommend a better person than Joy.

Sandy G.

A wonderful cultural experience in becoming familiar with Bulgaria and its history. A very, very impressive guide. The service was great and the attitude was even better. Excellent value for money. This trip should be a must if we are ever going to understand what other people have gone through in their lives as a result of politics, wars, education, etc. We saw an unbelievably beautiful country with an abundance of natural resources that have been badly used by political programs. It is an eye-opener.

John M.

Joy did an exceptional job designing and executing our trip. Her comprehensive attention to detail provided everything from knowledgeable local guides, special wine and dining experiences, to making our hotel check-in experiences seamless and easy. I think that she did an exceptional job choosing the personnel, the special experiences, the hotels, the driver, the guides....which resulted in an experience that we would not have been able to achieve without her savvy skill. The Sommelier Mladen is a rock star! His smile, laughter and warm personality added to our enjoyment of the trip. His knowledge and wine selection at our evening meals were definitely value added to our experience. It was a very special experience. Again, many aspects would not have been possible without Joy's planning and execution. We made many wonderful memories and will treasure those moments of awe, delight and laughter forever.

Marie F.

Joy, the trip was magnificent! You and Mladen did a perfect job. I am grateful.

Deanna P.

Your service, experience, enthusiasm, charm are all spectacular. You and Mladen both make the trip! Magical on all levels!

Cathy G.

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.
Wine & Dine

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