Thursday, November 13, 2008

The Lavaux Region

It is said that there are three suns that shine on the Lavaux Region: The first is the sun from the sky; the second is the sun reflected from the Leman Lake; the third is the sun from the grapes in the vines.

The Lavaux region produces mostly crisp white wines, which are best enjoyed on the boats which circle the lake. Walking through the terraced vineyards, tourists are routinely enchanted by the quaint one-way road towns with their cafes, cremery stores, and, of course, wine shops.

In recent years, the Lavaux has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means that the encrochment of tract housing on the beautiful scenery will be stopped indefinitely. It also means that future generations can also enjoy the beauty of the region and the taste of the wine!