Provence Olive Oil & Wine Tasting + Vinaigrette Workshop - Day Trip — CALL

Meet Charlotte
Charlotte is an olive oil expert and sommelier who hosts your Provence olive oil and wine tasting at a beautiful wine estate and vineyard in Menerbes, a gorgeous Provençal village. Here in Provence, olive oil is taken as seriously as wine! Charlotte is excited to teach you all about olive oil production and tasting! Learn about why the olive is such an essential part of the Provençale culture and cuisine and how to appreciate the wine produced in this region. On days when she is available, Charlotte is joined by her friend Alexandra, an olive orchard owner and olive oil expert.

Food tour: (5-30 guests) OLIVE OIL + WINE TASTING & VINAIGRETTE WORKSHOP:
Experience a private 3-hour olive oil + wine tasting & vinaigrette workshop with an expert, featuring a visit to a wine estate, an olive oil tasting, food and wine pairing, and a French vinaigrette-making session. Learn about the organic cultivation of olives and their health benefits while familiarizing yourself with terms like "extra-virgin," "cold extraction," and "ardence." Discover how to taste different olive oil varieties and identify their unique aromas in a guided tasting. Then, create a classic French vinaigrette using locally produced olive oil and vinegar, which you’ll enjoy over a fresh salad. Delight in a food and wine pairing featuring local cheeses, fresh bread, tapenade, olives, and charcuterie. End your experience with a tasting of Provence’s finest products and take home a 200 ml bottle of your personalized olive oil blend!

Notes: Your host requests a minimum of 5 people for this private experience. However, between Nov 1 - Feb 2, they are open to accepting 2 or more guests. Please contact your travel advisor if you're visiting in the winter and are a group of 2-4 guests.