Rhone Valley Wines

Winter in Provence Means Pruning the Grapevines

January 19, 2021

This article “Winter Pruning: Why so Severe?” first appeared on Michèle Foster’s Think Pink Blog. Pruning: Out with the Old In wintertime, I find myself feeling a little sorry for the grapevines at the vineyards in Provence. The pruning looks severe, but we know that grapes grow on one-year-old wood. Buds on older branches just …

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Gigondas for Rhone Valley Wine Tasting

January 18, 2021

Gigondas Village We are blessed to have a house in Sablet, France and live as locals several times a year. We love our location at the base of the Dentelles de Montmirail, surrounded by vineyards as far as you can see. There is plenty to do in the area, starting with wine tasting. For sporty types, …

Jill Barth · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Need to Know Côtes du Rhône Essential French Wines

November 13, 2020

France’s Rhône Valley is significant on the world stage. At roughly three times the size of the Napa Valley, the diversity of this region is staggering. It’s divided into two segments: septendrial (North) and méridionale (South). The north is more linear: many independent winegrowers, mainly granite soil, dominated by single grape bottlings (Syrah for red, …

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine at Domaine de la Charbonnière

November 10, 2020

A Visit to Châteauneuf-du-Pape One of many things that attracted us to Sablet was its location in the Côtes du Rhône and proximity to world-renown wine villages such as Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. We like all the wines from this area, but our favourites are Châteauneuf-du-Papes, and we go there often. Hey, it’s only 15 …

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Pairing Spicy Food with Wine It’s Tricky

September 25, 2020

David Scott Allen for Provence WineZine: Spice and wine are not always fast friends. Admittedly I like both, so my culinary goal is to find the right combination that will showcase both the food and the wine. Hence, the recipe for Spiced Duck with Blackberry-Balsamic Reduction was a challenge to pair correctly. I’m happy to …

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Northern Rhone Wines and the Allure of Hermitage

August 20, 2020

Standing guard with a fabulous view looking south over the Rhône Valley is the magnificent hill of Hermitage, crowned by the famous chapel of St Christopher. Geologically, the hill was part of the right bank Massif Central until the Rhône River burrowed its way to the west, ensuring Hermitage as the only granitic terroir on …

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Exploring Rhone Valley Wines from North to South

July 23, 2020

What’s the difference between France’s Northern Rhône and Southern Rhône Valleys? The difference is latitude. There. My work is done. Of course, I’m just kidding, but let’s start there. The Rhône River runs in a relatively straight, north-south path by the time it wedges into France from Switzerland near Lyon. While the Rhône is one …

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L'Oréliane en Provence a Charming B&B

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6-Bedroom Villa a Provencal Farmhouse Sleeps 12

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Botantical Sensitive Skin Toner

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Heart-Shaped Plates in Olive Wood

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Herbes de Provence in Pretty Canisters

These dried herbs are from Esprit de Provence. Grown in France, the selection includes Herbes de Provence, Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano, Garlic, Salt with Piment d'Espelette, and Salad Herbs. Buy the collection and make some Provençal recipes.

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Summer Recipes and Menu Collection

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French Porcelain Dessert Plates

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Bread Baskets from Provence

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Gorgeous Woven Basket Bag in 3 Colours

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Rhone Valley Wines

Winter in Provence Means Pruning the Grapevines

Gigondas for Rhone Valley Wine Tasting

Need to Know Côtes du Rhône Essential French Wines

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine at Domaine de la Charbonnière

Pairing Spicy Food with Wine It’s Tricky

Northern Rhone Wines and the Allure of Hermitage

Exploring Rhone Valley Wines from North to South

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