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Cheryl Shufflebotham · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Will Ventoux Wines Become Côtes du Rhône?

August 24, 2017

The smooth, bold red wines that fall under the Ventoux AOC, formerly known as Côtes du Ventoux, are distinct from the neighbouring Côtes du Rhône wines. I actually prefer them, but again I am no expert on wine or anything for that matter.All I know is that I like the wines of Provence, especially those

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Getting to Know Rhone Valley Wine and Food with Travel in Provence

September 8, 2016

Sophie Bergeron began developing her palette early on, at four years old, when her grandfather first introduced her to wine tasting. Sophie’s grandfather ran a vineyard in Algeria before immigrating to France in 1962; she tell us that “He loved the grape concentrations in Mediterranean style wines.” It seems that the passion has been passed

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Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Wines of the Rhone Valley

June 13, 2016

Contributor blog post by Krista Bender: I am just back from exploring the vineyards of the Rhone Valley…. I adventured with my classmates to some of the top vineyards in Hermitage, Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Avignon. It was a beautiful 73 degrees and sunny in the alpes ….nothing better than wine tasting in the heart of Provence.

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Jill Barth · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

A Rhône Valley Road Trip

March 3, 2016

Contributor blog post by Jill Barth: I love, adore, gobble, guzzle, stockpile and yak about Rhone reds. I find them to be incredibly drinkable and a compelling source of wine fascination. If only lightly familiar with French wines, Champagne or Burgundy probably pop into your mind when conversation turns to bottles from France. Yes, those

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Discover the Best Craft Beers in Provence at These 10 Microbreweries

June 6, 2024

Provence is a famous winemaking (and drinking) country. The region has a justified reputation in wine circles for terrific rosé blends, celebrated reds and coveted whites from Châteauneuf du Pape, and the outstanding production of crus from the Côte du Rhone vineyards. So, perhaps it’s unsurprising that beer is not a beverage one typically associates

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Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

Saturday Market Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes is the Best

July 26, 2023

One of the best things about coming to our home in Sablet is shopping at the weekly outdoor marchés in towns and villages throughout the region … or at least it is for “foodies” like me. Why would you buy fruits and vegetables, cheese, meats, or fish at one of those supermarkets on the outskirts

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Explore · Road Trips South of France · Tasha Powell

My Planning Tips for a Quick Getaway to Lyon, France

January 17, 2023

Lyon is the 3rd largest city in France and the French capital of gastronomy! With its beautiful old town, many restaurants, museums and shops, there are plenty of things to do in Lyon. So, when my good friend wanted to visit a new city together, we decided on a quick getaway to Lyon, and here

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