Gascony Wines Part Three: A Taster’s Guide
by adminrif on 17-02-2021 01:59PM in Articles1
Now in Gascony Wines Part Three, we will introduce you to some of the Gascon wines and winemakers we know. It is said that: ‘a winegrower tells the story of their vineyard through the wines they make from it’. This certainly applies to the authentic ‘country wines’ of Gascony.
WELCOME NEWS FOR FRENCH SKI RESORTS AS NO NEW LOCKDOWN ANNOUNCED!!
by adminrif on 08-02-2021 08:44AM in Articles1
WELCOME NEWS FOR FRENCH SKI RESORTS AS NO NEW LOCKDOWN ANNOUNCED!!It will be welcomed by ski resorts as the February holiday period approaches. The ski lifts will still not be allowed to turn but some travel is allowed and accommodations can remain open. It is though scant compensation for a season [...]
Things to do in Gascony in Spring and Early Summer
by adminrif on 08-02-2021 08:32AM in Articles1
Things to do in Gascony in Spring and Early SummerLovely things to do in GasconyFebruary 2nd, 2021 4 minute readBy Rosa Smith Offering beautiful scenery, mouth-watering food and delicious wine, a temperate year-round climate and a relaxing pace of life, Gascony is the perfect [...]
Gascony Wines Part Two: A Visitor’s Guide
by adminrif on 20-01-2021 03:38PM in Articles1
Gascony in South West France has been an important wine making area for 2000 years, since the Romans planted the first vines following their conquest of this part of Gaul. For hundreds of years wine, and later Armagnac production, has steadily increased.
Joyeux Noël! 12 Days of Simply Gascony
by adminrif on 25-12-2020 09:23AM in Articles1
Joyeux Noël! 12 Days of Simply GasconyGascony Life and About the AreaDecember 25th, 2020 5 minute readMerry Christmas and wishing you a safe and healthy festive period from the Simply Gascony Team. To celebrate, we've created our own take on the 12 Days of Christmas, with our 12 fabulous [...]