The wine tour to classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the new stars of Côtes-du-Rhône — The Rhône River makes its way past many wine regions before it reaches the Mediterranean. In the southernmost part of the Rhône
“We are still in the peak of summer, even though the calendar says September 4th. Bandol, a small appellation in Provence, shows itself from its most magnificent side. The grapes are ripe. The harvest has
Rosé wine has become amazingly popular in recent years. The consumption of rosé increases more than other wines. France is the world’s largest rosé producer. Provence is the region in France that is most famous
A while back, a mail landed in my in-box with a comment from a person who had been on a tour with us in the Rhone Valley. The tour was tailor-made, a custom designed wine
We all have our favourite historic buildings. Mine is the Pope’s Palace in Avignon. It is located right in the town centre. And it takes your breath away. You stand in front of it and
Spicy wines, with aromas of thyme, rosemary, herbs and with plenty of fruit and warmth. Almost the same things can be said about the food, plus sun-drenched vegetables, grilled meat, seafood and cheeses. We’re talking
The Vacqueyras appellation in the southern Rhone Valley is celebrating the 20 years since it was created. In 1990 Vacqueyras was given its own independent appellation. Before that it was “just” a sub-appellation of Cotes-du-Rhone.
Zinzolin is a dark purple shade of colour. What it has to do with the restaurant we don’t really know. But it is the name of the restaurant. Tonight, on the first evening on the
Starting running today with three visits in Chateauneuf: Domaine Fontavin, Domaine Ogier, and Pere Caboche. Two women winemakers and one winery belonging to a big group. Interesting mix! There are plenty of things going on
First night in Avignon on our three day wine tour in the southern Rhone valley, with Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and much more. We’re not really starting until tomorrow morning. So tonight was quiet to charge up
