Rose wine tasting @LizgabayMW
Elizabeth GabayTasteWines and Spirits of Provence

353 Shades of Rosé

Last month I had the exciting – and rare – opportunity of tasting an amazing selection of 353 still rosés from around the world. This proved a glorious spectacle of the most amazing shades of pink – forget 50 – this was far more dazzling. The range of colours was …

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Rallye Decouverte Saint Victoire #VinsdeProvence @Aixcentric
AixcentricTasteWines and Spirits of Provence

Sainte-Victoire Car Rally

Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: This is a massively popular event and I read that places are filling up fast. The Rallye Découverte des Vins de la Saint-Victoire The official closing date for registrations is Friday 16th September but it could be full earlier. The rally, which is the 15th, was started …

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Daube Provencal #Recipe @CuriousProvence
BeefCarolyne Kauser-AbbottMain CourseProvencal RecipesTaste

A Spicy Twist on Daube à la Provençal

Daube – Provence’s answer to Beef Bourguignon. This is a perfect recipe for a crisp autumn day or winter meal. Serve with a baguette and simple green salad, and of course some Provencal wine.

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Lemon Madeleines Tastes Provence
Cakes & CookiesDavid Scott AllenDessertProvencal RecipesTaste

Recipe for Lemon Madeleines

While the origin of this little spongecake or “teacake” that is served as a cookie is still widely debated today, one thing is for certain madeleines are a light, sweet and aromatic taste experience.

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Photo Credit: Domaine Duseigneur
Jill BarthTasteWines and Spirits of Provence

Winemaker: Bernard Duseigneur of Domaine Duseigneur

Today, we welcome a rendezvous with Bernard Duseigneur, winemaker at Domaine Duseigneur. The 30 hectare estate spans Châteauneuf du Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Laudun and Lirac. 17 weeks ago, I clicked on an Instagram photo of three bottles of wine from Châteauneuf du Pape. “Wonderful,” I commented. I’d love to try.” …

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Peach Frangipane Tart #TastesofProvence @CocoaandLavender
David Scott AllenDessertPies & TartsProvencal RecipesTaste

Recipe for Peach Frangipane Tart

The frangipane tart is easy to prepare and you can use any fruit that is in season, although we love it with apricots.

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Venasque #Luberon @CobblestonesandVineyards
Cheryl ShufflebothamRestaurant RecommendationsTaste

Venasque a Village With a Views of Mont Ventoux and Lunch

Overlooking the towering Mont Ventoux is the sleepy plus beau village of Venasque with its fountains, charming walkways, artisan shops, ancient ruins and ramparts, cherry orchards, and stunning views of the Vaucluse as well as of the Giant itself. Read Cobblestones and Vineyards for photos of Venasque, a gorgeous perched village …

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Lunch in Provence @TableenProvence
Paula KaneTaste

Ladies Who Lunch in Provence

September is a spectacular month in Provence. Often it’s sunny and warm—without the scorching summer heat—with blue skies and nights that are cool and refreshing. The days are shorter and the leaves on the vines start to change. It’s also when most of my friends arrive back after avoiding the …

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