Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing.
Ernest Hemingway
The theme of this week’s photo challenge is “Names.” It took me a while to come up with an idea for this one, especially as we are entreated to make sure the names in our photos are clearly legible.
I was standing in the kitchen, looking around at all the bits and pieces left over from the memorable meal we had shared with our friends on New Year’s Eve: chocolates, crisps, nuts, a couple of half-drunk bottles of wine and…of course, several empty champagne bottles, sitting next to the dustbin, on their way to the recycle unit in the village. I picked up a bottle. The name was only just visible. I put it down and turned hopefully to the fridge and there it is, a single unopened bottle with its name clearly visible!
Since we live deep in the heart of the wine lands of the south of France, since our farm is literally surrounded by vineyards and since we host walking and wine tasting holidays here in the summer, I thought a picture of a wine bottle with its label clearly visible would be the perfect for this week’s challenge.
Wine to me is passion. It’s family and friends. It’s warmth of heart and generosity of spirit. Wine is art. It’s culture. It’s the essence of civilisation and the art of living.
Robert Mondavi
Dr Margaretha Montagu 
Wine is one of my favorite treats too, Margaretha. Lovely photo. Cheers!
A ta santé, Molly!
Champagne and France on a Sunday what a wonderful combination xx
This is a perfect choice for you, living where you do. 🙂
Margaretha, Sounds like you had a wonderful New Year’s, surrounded by friends, in the south of France. Don’t think I can improve on that.
One of my favourite subjects/hobbies…. wine! 😊 And photography- I like your arty Moet shot 😊
Great photo and post for the WPC theme of names! French wine? One of these days!
Perfect that this photo came together from the recycle pile!
This is my favorite champagne. Actually, I have a deep and abiding delight in French wine and can actually purchase same at our local Trader Joe’s!
One of my favourites too! As for wine, I just walk to my neighbour if I need a few more bottles…terrible, I know!
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Thank you, Bernadine! I saw this morning and left you a comment on your blog.
Ok, great! 🙂
Lovely post. This calls for a glass of wine!
Sure does!