Our wine scribe Jim Walker and his wife Hélène have been visiting Provence and other areas of southern France at least annually (except for the last two plague-infested anni horribiles) for more […]
WINING AND DINING GRACEFULLY IN SOUTHERN FRANCE
THAT BASTIDE NEAR CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
Jim discovers a charming manor house as a base for wine explorations in Provence.
TRAVEL DREAMS
With the seemingly endless lockdowns affecting travel plans, I’m dreaming of my favourite destinations, which I hope to visit again one day.
CAVORTING IN COSTIÈRES DE NÎMES
Our wine scribe Jim Walker along with his wife and partner in vinous pursuits, Hélène Buisson, had been visiting Provence and enjoying its Southern Rhône nectars for years. But little did he […]
A MONTH IN PROVENCE
Many years ago our wine scribe Jim Walker, inspired by Peter Mayle’s book A Year in Provence, decided to visit southern France and experience for himself what all the fuss was about. […]
A VINOUS MONTH IN PROVENCE
A delicious month spent in Provence tasting wines from the splendid 2015 and 2016 Southern Rhône vintages: talk about being in wine wonderland!
A LONG AND WINEY ROAD
Ambushed into early retirement, I find a new career in my old love for fine wine and good living.
WEEKEND IN PROVENCE
A friend makes an offer too good to turn down.
Gentlemans Portion 