in the middle of the vines! Enjoy our outdoor lunches  Book now:  and party with us Special 4th of July 14th of July celebration with views on the Cité of Carcassonne fireworks!

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“C’était une très agréable visite pour nous, surtout parce que nous n’étions pas les seuls à nous amuser–eux aussi!” (It was a very enjoyable visit for us, especially since we were not the only ones having fun, [the O'Connells] too!) This morning, I had the idea to reread my TripAdvisor review from when I first [...]

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This is part of my guide to ViniSud 2012 Like all the great music and art festivals, Vinisud draws a lot of talent to the area where it’s held (Montpellier).  So every day, after the fair ends, the party is just beginning for other people. The French refer to afterhours parties and tastings as “OFF’ events. [...]

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How Chateau Margaux harvests their Cabernet Sauvignon, a truly inspiring visit to a legendary premier cru estate at harvest time

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We were interviewed for Food and Wine Talk, a radio program based out of Miami and hosted by Simone Diament and Carole Kotkin.

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