Provence is blessed with a fantastic climate, totally suitable for grapes! The region gets lots of sunshine and very little rain with warm days and cool evenings. The Mediterranean sea moderates the temperatures and the strong “Mistral” wind coming down from the Rhone valley keeps the vineyards dry, free of pests.

Weightless petals and leaves wrap around lithe stems, all inscribed on skin in black linework— Zihwa , a.k.a., Ji Hae Park, is a floral arranger, but her medium is ink. Using her tattoo machine, she creates wispy bouquets that bloom on the body like ivy, sliding over the hip or stretching up the spine, accentuating the natural human form.