With as much land under vine as the countries of Germany and South Africa, Algeria continues to maintain a wine industry with over 70 wineries in operation. Clairette and Ugni blanc have become the dominate grape varieties with some smaller plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Mouvedre and Syrah. Wine from Algeria! MORE >>

Randall Grahm is one of America’s most fascinating winemakers and winery owners. But his biggest experiment is with his 2008 wine called Le Cigare Volant, a blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah. Puns and cute labels helped make the wines fun and approachable. But Grahm has had a change of heart. Absolutely. MORE >>

Founded in 1781, Vidal Fleury is the Rhône Valley’s oldest continuously operating winery, and actually hosted President Thomas Jefferson in 1787 when visited France to learn about winemaking. Just what is it about Rosé wine that brings out the joy of summer? Rosé wine is just what you need to bring a little St. Great with salads and fish. MORE >>

Grapes include Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvedre, Merlot, Cinsault, and Rolle. Nathalie and her mother speak many languages, and are very open to helping guests map out a plan of how to spend their days (the markets, other wineries, little villages to visit) so it is best to contact them directly with questions. melon. MORE >>

The Winery. new winery has been constructed and we will see it later that afternoon. Grapes planted include Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Carignan. Visiting the New Winery. We visit the new winery and I, for one, am very impressed. Visiting Mas Belles Eaux. The Vineyards. mas grapes. bunches remain. MORE >>