I’m a huge fan of the Mourvedre grape variety and this Bandol drinks well above its price point. Bravo! Have you ever had a wine on your “To Taste” list, but you never seemed to get around to it? Such was the case for me. So, when I found out that the theme for this…
Tag: Provence
The Pleasures of Provençal Rosé #Winophiles
This month the French #Winophiles are celebrating French Rosé! I was provided with three sample rosés from Provence by our sponsors the Provence Rosé Group, and Teuwen Communications. As always, opinions are my own. Whenever I think of rosé, the first place I think of is Provence. That because the rosés of Provence are the…
Wines At Our Table; Week of July 19th, 2015
Over the course of a week, my wife and I drink a bunch o’wine – almost always with food. Since I’ve always been fascinated by wine at the table with food, I thought it would be fun to recap not only the wines we’ve been drinking, but also how they pair (or don’t pair) with the foods at our table. It features…
A Tipple And Taste of Provence #Winophiles
Welcome to this month’s French Winophiles! We’re group a food and wine bloggers pulled together by Christy of Adventures of a Culinary Diva. We’re taking a virtual tour of France region by region and learning about French cuisine, wine and travel. This month we’re exploring the Provence. About Provence Whenever I think about France, three places promptly…
#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week; 2012 Château d’Esclans Whispering Angel
It’s April and for me that means, it’s the unofficial opening of Rosé season (truth be told it’s Rosé season for me pretty much year-round)! With that in mind, I’m cranking up my annual series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. It’s my quest for the best Pink Porch Pounders $20 or less! This week’s Rosé is the 2012 Château d’Esclans…
#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week: 2012 Château Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé
It’s that time of year… Yes, it’s Rosé season!. With that in mind, I’ve embarked upon a series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. This week’s Rosé is the 2012 Château Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé. The Winery Château Miraval, whose history dates back to the 14th Century is mostly known these days as the summer residence of Angelina Jolie and Brad…
Wine Words Demystified: Garigue
You know the deal, the more some folks learn about a topic, the more shortcuts/slang/acronyms/initials/technical jargon can be tossed around. I’m here to help you understand those sometimes mysterious words and phrases, thus – Wine Words Demystified! This week’s phrase is Garigue.. According to Karen MacNeil‘s The Wine Bible: A word used to describe the arid landscape of Provence and the…
Rosé Smack Down – 10 Rosés; 1 Winner
Rosé Smackdown – 10 Rosés; 1 Winner