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Elizabeth Gabay · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

The Six Vineyards of St Antonin du Var

October 5, 2015

Contributor blog post by Liz Gabay: Wine writers and wine buyers so often only see a region briefly when visiting a specific vineyard, two or three vineyards in a region, sometimes a local restaurant. Invariably we see small snapshots of an area, out of context of its history, people and dynamics. For thirty years I

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Pesto & Pistou · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Wine tasting in the Var – Clos Cibonne

September 24, 2015

I’ve just returned to Burgundy after a blissful few days in the Var where we stayed on the Med in the town of Le Pradet, five miles to the east of Toulon. Having recently been introduced to the wines of a local Var estate in the UK by independent …Continue reading here  

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Elizabeth Gabay · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

2014 rosés of Coteaux Varois-en-Provence

June 11, 2015

At the annual Coteaux Varois tasting (13 April 2015), set in the beautiful gardens of a former monastery, at Alain Ducasse’s restaurant at the Abbaye de la Celle in Brignoles, and next door to the Maison des Vins de Coteaux Varois, 45 local domaines had their stands set out showing their wines. Keep reading about Elizabeth

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Pesto & Pistou · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Making The four-day daube de boeuf a recipe variation

January 23, 2015

January seems the perfect time of year for a hearty beef casserole, a warming, bold dish full of protein and lower on fat than much of the standard Christmas fayre, unless you incorporate lard into your recipe as Jacques Médecin does in his book Cuisine Niçoise. With just Explore this Post Recipes for Daube Provencal

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Soup · Taste

Delicious Fall Soup with Pumpkin and Hazelnuts with Olive Oil from Provence

October 31, 2025

There is something about seeing squash and pumpkin varieties in the local market that confirms that summer is near its end. This fall soup recipe from Moulin CastelaS in Les Baux de Provence combines pumpkin and hazelnuts with local olive oil for a creamy taste without cream. About Moulin CastelaS Owners Catherine and Jean-Benoît Hugues

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Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Discovering Charming Apt, France, from Roman History to Modern Day

October 24, 2025

Apt is famous for its Saturday market and candied fruit (fruit confit), but many visitors miss the town’s historical legacy and cultural charm. A stroll through this mid-sized Luberon town reveals treasures like a Roman-era wall, medieval towers, and beautiful Belle Époque buildings. Here are a few reasons to visit Apt and explore its must-see

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Cheers to Wine Tasting and Experiences in Provence with Winedering

October 22, 2025

Wine and the South of France are intertwined. Since the Greeks arrived on the shores of what is now the French Riviera and Côte Bleue, grapes have grown in this remarkable terroir. After the area transitioned to Roman rule, regional agriculture continued to evolve, and trade expanded out of Massalia (today’s Marseille). Today, Provencal rosés,

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