Ready to Embark on a Danube wine journey? Join Mike Ward from Ward On Wine for this captivating wine class.

Wine regions along the Danube are some of the most historic, but least known regions from Europe. We’ll taste wines from Hungary and Austria and describe the unique grape varieties and styles of wine featured from these countries. 

This will be a great companion class for folks already traveling with us for The Melodies of the Danube Cruise, as well as anyone interested in traveling the Danube or interested in wines form these regions. 

During our time together, Marci from AMA will be available to give a short presentation and to answer any questions you may have about Danube River Cruising with AMA Waterways. We hope you join us for an unforgettable experience for any wine lover.

Mike Ward is an Italian Wine Scholar, a Certified Sommelier, Certified Wine Educator, Certified Specialist of Spirits and has successfully completed the Wine and Spirits Education Trust Level 3 Award in Wine. Mike completed certification at the Napa Valley Wine Educators Academy and is a member of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, St. Louis Bailliage and serves as the Vice Echanson.


Mike began his career in the restaurant industry as general manager at some of St. Louis’s most popular restaurants, as well as holding the Food and Beverage Director position at top rated hotels. From early on, Mike had a fascination with wine. This led him to his position as Missouri State Wine Educator for a large beverage alcohol distributorship. Mike served as the Director of learning and Development at Breakthru Beverage. Mike’s passion for wine guided him, along with his wife Mary, to start Ward on Wine, LLC, a wine consultant and education company.


Mike’s philosophy is that wine is not only to be paired with food, but also to be paired with people. There is a wine out there for everyone, no matter what their story may be. Wine is to be celebrated, respected and enjoyed. There is a wine for every occasion, every journey, every place in time.

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