Whatever one thinks of the ascent of Michel Aoun to the presidency of the Lebanese Republic and the return of Saad Hariri as prime minister (see post below), one must say that in the realm of wine, the Lebanese have come together as never before.   The challenges they have faced

During the past month, wine shops and restaurants throughout the city have been plastered by colorful posters announcing the Sud de Franc festival, part of the Languedoc-Roussillon region’s campaign to promote its wines and products. During the festival, I have taught two classes at the Maison de La Région Languedoc-Roussillon