Alpilles Wine Tasting Around the Vineyards of AOC Les Baux de Provence
Ashley Tinker · Taste · Wines and Spirits of ProvenceThe first weekend in June was the ‘portes ouvertes’ of the 12 vineyards that comprise the small appellation of AOC Les Baux-de-Provence here in the Alpilles. They were celebrating the 20th anniversary of the creation of their small AOC. These vineyards are located next to some of the most stunning scenery. It is just another excuse to taste their wines and olive oils…
Explore this Post to see the photos from Ashley’s wine-tasting tour of the Alpilles.
Take a look at the Alpilles From the Air – Les Alpilles Vues du Ciel, a post by Keith Van Sickle
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The Lady Wine Makers of Les Baux de Provence
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