Learning about wine
A day in the life of a vineyard girl
The final stages of harvest - 6:45 a.m., the sun has barely risen. We're ready with our equipment to tackle La Landonne. La Landonne is one of the famous "la-las" vineyards in the Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône. This season I worked...
Three times white from Provence
Last month I spent a week in Normandy. Besides filling myself with cider, I couldn't resist cycling to the local wine shop. A clever idea, cycling, as it kept the purchases somewhat manageable. I noticed the wide selection of wines...
A look inside Domaine Tempier in Bandol
Writing about Provence instantly fills me with nostalgia. Ten years ago, I lived here, in Aix-en-Provence, and drank a rosé that would change my life. I feel like I've shared this story a thousand times, but it's part of it....
A look inside Domaine de Trévallon
On a beautiful autumn day, we arrive at Domaine de Trévallon. There's not a cloud in the sky, but the wind is blowing hard. The mistral is making its presence felt. We're met by Ostiane Durrbach, the founder's granddaughter, who...
A wine lover in Rhône & Languedoc
In October, I went on a wine tour to the South of France. Over four days, we visited seven wineries in the Rhône and Languedoc regions, including La Pèira, Château de Beaucastel, Domaine de Trevallon, and Domaine d'Aupilhac. Below, I'll...