Homer wrote about “the wine-dark sea.” But a couple of winemakers in the South of France are making it a reality. Yes, in what has to be one of the coolest innovations I’ve come across in a while, the wineries of Chateau Champs des Soeurs and Abbaye Sainte Eugenie are experimenting with aging wine...
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I don’t think six weeks is a long time to take to put together a slideshow on my visit to the Languedoc, do you? No, I thought not. Enjoy.
The ancient walled city of Carcasonne had me before hello. Just driving up to the fantastically fairy-tale expanse of walls, turrets and towers was so infatuating that I was among those asking our driver to pull to the side of the road to get a quick picture. Unfortunately, it turned out the 1-1/2 lane...
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Look out, winery dogs of Napa Valley. Yes, I know you’re cute and featured in all sorts of books and articles, but let me tell you after a week touring the French wine country of the Languedoc I’ve seen some cute little chiens that can certainly give you a run for your money. Take...
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Ever get annoyed by people who go to the South of France and proceed to rave over the victuals? Well bite me, because today I tasted my first cassoulet. The place was the Auberge de L’Ecole de Saint Jean in the tiny village of St. Jean de Minervois. Our group, visiting the Languedoc wine...
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