Wine-loving Francophiles - this is your key to a great swathe of French culture and the fascinating rhythms of rural life. It is, also, your introduction to inspiring wine-makers who will welcome you into their lives with traditional rural generosity. French wine estates, against so many odds, have survived the New World's invasion of the market, and they deserve our support. Many are run by artisan producers who create a variety of wine that is unmatched. We have written about the grapes, the 'vignerons', the bedrooms, the gardens and, of course, about the 'terroirs' that produce such varied and delicious wines. #book #vinos #