Let's wine about the weather. Winter is upon us in the South of France.

Not sure if the picture is blurry or if I've drunk too much wine.

It was inevitable. "It" being Winter. Winter has come to the South of France. So what to do?Good thing this country never runs out of wine. On cold nights, it comes in handy. Meet my new catholic friend, St. Emillion. My mom would be so proud to be hanging with the right crowd. But this friend is disposable.

Can I wine a bit?   Wine about the weather, wine about the region, let's wine. Wahhh.

Put on your winter caps and coats on, let's go for journey...

I'm so glad I'm welcomed to these joints.

There is one activity that you cannot get tired of in France, and that is the visits to the wineries.

Now the secret tip: They welcome kids and dogs.

WHAT?


Yep, these are not the wineries of California. You know what I'm talking about, those pretentiously self-important, haughty or pompous Napa wineries that we visit and dress up for, that we talk about with our so-called important neighbors or friends, that make us feel like we've arrived. Nah. Scratch that. Let's be real. And these my dear, are the real deal.

Dogs and Kids are welcomed!

So what type of wine is in my region? Today, I'll write about the region of Provence.

The  Provence Region is a large wine-producing area, best-known for its rosé wines, the most famous of which are Côtes de Provence and Côteaux d'Aix. However, the Provence vineyard also produces red wines, including some very rich red wines from the Var, and "grey wine" from the Camargue area. The most famous of the area's white wines is Bandol, celebrated since the middle ages. Note that the Provence vineyard also includes the southern end of the Côtes du Rhone AOC area.

American taste?
Okay, I admit, I'm a fan of the Shiraz. I guess too many dinners at the Outback Steak house in America. I was so happy to find the best of the best (quality and price). Meet my staple that keep me stable. It's a blend of Syrah, cabernet and grenache. The price? 5 Euros (about $7 USD).

 These babies are from my favorite winery, Domaine Nais:  http://www.domainenais.fr/ion

 Well, I could wine all day, so I"m leaving you with some beautiful images just a few wineries in France. The presence of greatness never stops when you are on the grounds of these great domaines. Have a safe journey, and don't drink and drive! That's why you bring the kids with you. Let them drive you home. Okay, it was just a joke, but be sensible.

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