Friday, August 8, 2014

All the pink wine

Obviously, we don't need much guidance in finding the pink wine.
But, we thought you can't come to Provence and not learn a little more about what you're drinking.
So about 9pm one night we found ourselves trying to book a wine tour for the following morning.
Last minute booking?  No problem.  Viator was happy to accommodate us.
Because the larger tour was already fully booked, we ended up with our very own private tour.
So, we hopped in a little car and were buzzing around Provence with our lovely guide.

 "On this private wine tour from Avignon, admire the beauty of Provence
as you travel to the famous wine villages of Tavel and Chateauneuf-du-Pape for wine tastings.
Sip signature rosé wines and red wines — reputed to be the favorite of French kings and popes — 
while learning about winemaking in southern France’s stunning Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
At the end of your wine tour, you’ll take a panoramic tour of Avignon,
passing the medieval city walls and seeing the famous Pont Saint-Bénézet (Saint-Bénézet bridge)."

That is exactly what we did. 

Rhone Valley Wine Tour

Rhone Valley Wine Tour

Rhone Valley Wine Tour

Rhone Valley Wine Tour

Rhone Valley Wine Tour

Rhone Valley Wine Tour

Rhone Valley Wine Tour

Rhone Valley Wine Tour

We absolutely enjoyed the wine and the company.
But, these views simply took our breath away.
I think each of us had a pinch me moment looking out across the vineyards
and scenery straight out of a travel brochure.  It was magical and the
sweet buzz wasn't just from the wine.

Rhone Valley Wine Tour

Rhone Valley Wine Tour

If you are ever in Provence, you just can't miss the views
from the ruins of the medieval castle at Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Rhone Valley Wine Tour

Rhone Valley Wine Tour

Rhone Valley Wine Tour

Rhone Valley Wine Tour

Rhone Valley Wine Tour
 
Rhone Valley Wine Tour

Rhone Valley Wine Tour

"The wild movement of the grenache vine battered in the Mistral"
 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is known for this asymmetrical bottle designed for a competition in the 50s.

Rhone Valley Wine Tour

Rhone Valley Wine Tour

Such an easy, breezy holiday.
If you hear about a pink wine shortage in France, we know nothing.



How do you feel about rosé?



4 comments:

  1. Wow, this looks super enjoyable! Amazing photos (as always)!

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  2. ...I LOVE rosé--what you had looks delicious, :-)!!...

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  3. Such a beautiful countryside. It looks like a lot of fun. I'm sure you took one, but I would've brought back all those bottles in your pictures :-). The photos are very beautiful too.

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  4. Love it! Oh lovely wine, I haven't drank wine for so long! The countryside is beautiful too.

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