Grape-picking in Vaucluse

Time to Bring in the Harvest!

Winemakers are expecting this year's yield to be modest, having watched in dismay as lack of sunshine during July meant that their grapes had a hard time ripening.

But there's no cause for concern - they have high hopes for the quality!

If you get the chance, why not join in the grape-picking, or simply come and watch the harvest being brought in on the hillsides of Châteauneuf du Pape, Beaumes de Venise, Vacqueyras or Gigondas.

Otherwise, make plans to visit the different wine domains in 2012, when you will be able to meet the vintners and enjoy tastings of their famous Côtes du Rhône, Côteaux du Ventoux, and other wines from the various village Appellations.

Time to Bring in the Harvest!

Winemakers are expecting this year's yield to be modest, having watched in dismay as lack of sunshine during July meant that their grapes had a hard time ripening.

But there's no cause for concern - they have high hopes for the quality!

If you get the chance, why not join in the grape-picking, or simply come and watch the harvest being brought in on the hillsides of Châteauneuf du Pape, Beaumes de Venise, Vacqueyras or Gigondas.

Otherwise, make plans to visit the different wine domains in 2012, when you will be able to meet the vintners and enjoy tastings of their famous Côtes du Rhône, Côteaux du Ventoux, and other wines from the various village Appellations.