We'll take you on personal tastings of some of the best (both well-known and up and coming) wineries in our region. After your week with us you will be knowledgeble about the 5 crus of the Southern Rhône, the wines and wine-makers coming out of the Languedoc, and have tasted and learned about a number of other Provence Appelations. You will enjoy personal discussions with the wine-makers and learn what is special about each of their terroirs, why they work as they do (organically? traditionally? bio-dynamically...) Then, each evening, we'll prepare together 4 or more dishes and pair and compare the day's discoveries. We'll pick up our dinners' ingredients at the Arles outdoor market, and be inspired by what's in season.

It's the French paradox we enjoy daily in Provence: good wines and delectable regional cuisine which promote in equal share good health and enjoyable evenings. Learn more about the local wineries and the move towards organic farming

• 6 evenings, 5 days
• 5 menus featuring dishes cooked with wine, and dishes paired with wines of the region
• 3 mornings filled with visits and tastings at wineries of Cote du Rhone, Coteaux d'Aix, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côte du Rhône Villages, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Beaumes de Venise, Costieres de Nîmes, Lirac, Tavel, Bandol, Cassis, Pic St. Loup ...
• visits to the local market of Arles to select the day's ingredients.

Dates in 2008 possible early March, late May, mid-June, and late October.

Contact us now to discuss your dates and itinerary actvedel@wanadoo.fr

From grapes to barrel.