Hes traveled down this road and hes sticking to it no matter what. He was smart as a whip and more than a little eccentric back then -- Clark and I got ourselves kicked out of Physics class for a semester for being a pair of wise asses, then aced the damned final exam anyway, much to the instructors chagrin. Do check it out. Tell us! MORE >>

Below is a list, and links to stories about the producers we visited, virtually all of whom offer guest rooms, with some offering elaborate meeting rooms and others cooking and produce shopping classes that can be customized to suit your needs. Happy Travels. Tags: News Provence france provence Whites and Reds. MORE >>

Like an antsy kid in the rear of the class who had the right answer, it was hard to refrain from piping up. kept quiet but thought, "Don't eat out in NYC or travel to Paris much, do you?" In France the cultural drinking paradigm is if it's Bordeaux, it's class not crass. he asked. Hence, crap. Agreed there. MORE >>

Everyone who works there, it seems, just came from yoga class. The Cabernet Franc is my favorite, there is also the Cot (known elsewhere as Malbec), and the Cuvee Granit, a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, I think. had the Cab Franc with the cod, served slightly chilled as it should be. At reasonable prices too. MORE >>

There are several top notch producers of Savennieres, including Domaine du Baumard, Chateau d'Epire, and Nicolas Joly, proprietor of Clos de la Coulee de Serrant, one of only 3 vineyards in France to have status as its own appellation. The 2003 vintage, as in most of France, was very hot. Did you notice that? Mais bien sur! MORE >>