#MWWC10: What are Your Vinous Values?
#MWWC10: Value This is my entry in this month’s wine writing challenge; a friendly competition with an ever growing group of wine blogging friends. The theme this month is “Value”. Want to see some other entries? Visit the #MWWC blog! The World as We Know It 80% of the people who drink wine pick something … Continue reading
#NWTW: Assyrtiko from Greece
Ready for Something New? We’ve been away for a few weeks with vacation and vacation recovery, so I was glad to be able to re-join the weekly exploration of something new with my London friends at #NWTW. The wine this week is Assyrtiko from Greece. Assyrtiko is new for me, have you had it before? … Continue reading
Hanging Out at Pont du Gard & the Best 4€ Gas Station Wine Ever
Arles Market Day You can spend your time on a European trip visiting museums, restaurants or wineries, but if you miss a market day experience, you’re missing out on a glimpse into local life. Wednesday is market day in Arles, so we decided a picnic would be in order. (click on any photo to start … Continue reading
Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Course
No trip to the Southern Rhone would be complete without a visit to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Note this town doesn’t have the variety of shops found in some of the other Rhone wine villages. We had a fun time and would certainly recommend spending a day, just know that the town is about the wine and not … Continue reading
Touring Gigondas
When you’re wine touring in the Southern Rhone, you should plan a day in Gigondas. The village is charming, the surrounding area is beautiful and then there are the wines! Gigondas is one of the Rhone Cru villages, the second tier in Southern Rhone wines. The Cru Villages name their wines for the village, and … Continue reading
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