Wine Tasting: Sampling the Good Wines of Lirac
Jill Barth · Taste · Wines and Spirits of ProvenceLast fall I spent some time with winemakers in Lirac, a cru located across the Rhône River from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. I covered a significant conversation with Rodolphe de Pins, winemaker at Château de Montfaucon and Co-President of Lirac AOP.
…Continue reading here for Jill’s account of the Rhône Valley Wines tour of these wines to be discovered found not too far from the renowned vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Jill’s trip was covered in an article published in Palate Press.
Rosé all day: wine tour with sommelier-guide and 3 winery visits in Provence
Splash of rosé here, splash of rosé there, splash of rosé everywhere. Let's explore three wonderful wine estates in the world-famous rosé area that is Provence!
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