Pays Du Vin

As some of you know, I am what is called a “Francophile” . . . i.e., a person who likes all things French. So when I found today’s photo on the internet it immediately took me to Southern France and the wine country.

The small vineyards scattered in the wine country are usually operated by dedicated individuals with the skills and a passion to carry-on the family tradition for making distinctive wines.

In other wine producing areas like Germany, Italy or Australia, the scenery may be different, but I’m sure dedicated individuals also carry-on a tradition left by their forefathers.  We all enjoy the fruits of their labor.

Enjoy the picture and my poem!

In the beautiful rolling hills of southern France

In the lovely area that’s known as Provence

Where purple lavender flowers, in a mistral breeze, sway

There’s a vineyard making wine the time-proven way

Luscious green vines aligned as in formation

Fruit clusters ready for a taste bud sensation

 Picking the prime purple gems will soon get started         

And, to the “Cave”, the precious fruit will be carted

There’s lots of mystery hidden within those cave walls

Secret dos and don’ts! Only “le patron” knows them all

Grapes go in and wine comes out. That much we do know

Good Lord willing, the “vin nouveau” will be “Best of Show”

          Poem by Herm Meyer

Pays du Vin = Wine Country

le patron - the  boss

vin nouveau - new wine

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STUFF:

Those interested in the tradition of wine making will find the website Domaine Rouge-Bleu interesting and informative:

                         http://rouge-bleu.com/

It can be viewed in either French or English

P. S.: Say hello to Jean-Marc in his comment column for me.

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