We list below links to sites relevant to our tour program, our wine philosophy or simply good personal experience or preference.  This list is HIGHLY SUBJECTIVE and PERSONAL, but if you agree with our thinking, these links will be useful and of high value.  In all instances, these links are for your information.  We accept nor receive commissions, nor any other forms of consideration, from the hosts of any of these sites, under any circumstances.

 
Vins-Rhône
This is an outstanding resource centre for anyone interested in the wines of the Rhône Valley.

 
France Bound
If you plan to travel in France, contact France Bound, especially if you would like to rent a property while you are in France.  We are very satisfied customers of France Bound.

 
Provence Web
A comprehensive site covering all aspects of life in the six departments that make up the region of France known as Provence Côte d'Azur.

 
Wine Lovers Page
One of many sites that promote broad understanding of wine to consumers of all levels of interest.  This one is the most comprehensive and interesting to my mind.
 

Riedel Crystal
My favourite wine glasses are the Riedel Vinum series. Great value!  Buy them in Toronto at The Wine Establishment or William Ashley fine china.  And yes, glasses do make a difference to your enjoyment of wine!

 
Alliance Française de Toronto
L'Alliance is a world-wide organization with almost 1100 chapters in 138 countries. Each year 350,000 students of all ages use the services of the Alliance.  I have been a student of L'Alliance for the past two years.

 
Relais Medici
Our favourite Paris Hotel (especially in August 2003 during the 40 degree heat wave... this 16 room hotel is air-conditioned!).  Relais Medicis is on the Left Bank, immediately adjacent to the Odeon, so if you are a Right Bank person, this is not for you. For most people, this is a great Paris resting place, either on the way to Avignon, or on the way back. Stay on the garden side: you will never sleep better in a big city, anywhere in the world, and the prices are more modest than on the street side!!

 
Alibris
This site is an outstanding source for out-of-print books.  alibris.com is a portal for booksellers around the world and has a very reliable search capability.  Many of the books are brand new and while most are used, among the used books there is often a wide selection of copies available for given title.  The site lists the condition and price of each copy so you choose both price and quality from descriptions provided on the site.  This may not have the appeal of the hunt through narrow aisles in dark antiquarian bookshops - it is much more effective though!


Nat Decants
This is the web-site of Natalie MacLean, an Ottawa-based wine writer, speaker and wine judge. She is noted as a witty, knowledgeable student of all things related to wine. Her writing has been recognized widely and she is the recipient of numerous, prestigious awards. She publishes a weekly newsletter that informs and entertains on topics of diverse wine interest – subscribe, it’s free!