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Rather than approaching wine through labels and familiar tasting notes, this private experience invites us to discover it through the senses, combining blind tasting with breathing, mindfulness and a more intuitive connection to each glass. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscovering the Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe begin with a tour of the estate, stepping into the world behind its Provençal wines before settling into the tasting. The vineyard was established in the nineteen-nineties and has grown into one of the larger wine estates in Gassin, surrounded by the landscapes of the Saint-Tropez peninsula. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine through the Senses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided by an experienced sophrologist, the blind tasting moves beyond simply recognising aromas. Breathing and mindfulness exercises encourage us to slow down and notice texture, flavour and sensation, allowing each wine to reveal itself without the expectations created by a label. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Different Way to Taste Provence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe experience unfolds in a private format, with time to share impressions and enjoy appetizers alongside the tasting. It is less about identifying the “right” tasting notes and more about experiencing Provençal wine with curiosity and attention. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Awaits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA private blind wine-tasting experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tour of the wine estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA guided sensory tasting workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppetizers during the experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn experience for up to six guests, with additional guests possible \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeyond the Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can spend a little longer discovering the estate through its cellar and wines. Separate vineyard visits introduce the history of the property, winery and bottling process, followed by a tasting of several estate wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Invitation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Saint-Tropez experienced through the senses. We leave the labels aside, slow down between each glass and allow the wines of Provence to unfold gradually. Less a traditional tasting, and more a quiet invitation to notice what changes when we simply take the time to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Slow Diary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55246951809366,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5740\/5014\/files\/Blindwinetasting.png?v=1788804548"},{"product_id":"saint-tropez-blend-your-own-provencal-wine","title":"Saint-Tropez: Blend Your Own Provençal Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe spend a morning immersed in the art of Provençal winemaking, moving beyond simply tasting wine to create a blend of our own. After discovering the estate and tasting directly at the winery, we step behind the process ourselves, experimenting with different grape varieties until we find a balance that feels entirely personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehind the Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe morning begins with a guided visit through the estate and its winemaking spaces. Along the way, we taste wine directly at the winery and begin to understand the clarity, structure and character that shape a finished blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating Our Own Cuvée\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith beakers and tasting glasses in front of us, we begin experimenting. Guided by the estate's wine experts, we discover the characteristics of different Provençal grape varieties, adjusting their proportions and exploring how each one changes the final wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Table to the Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce our blend feels complete, we compare our creation with those made by the other guests before having our own personalised bottle to take home. The morning finishes slowly over carefully selected charcuterie and cheese platters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Awaits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA guided tour of the wine estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tasting at the winery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn approximately two-hour wine blending workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance from the estate's wine experts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent grape varieties to experiment with\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour own personalised bottle to take home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie and cheese platters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA welcome drink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround three and a half hours at the estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeyond the Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can linger a little longer over the wines of Provence, with additional tastings and bottles available from the estate. 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