We are woken by a red glow in the van signalling a beautiful sunrise behind us. Nick's back is improved but not enough to drive. Ali visits Madame who reassures us it is no problem and we can stay as long as we need. At last the wind and clouds have gone and it's a hot, sunny day. Everyone is content to have a day to chill out, rearrange lockers, walk the lanes around the vineyards and sit in the sun. [except Nick who alternates between lying down and sitti...

Nick wakes up with a very sore back and has to spend a day in bed to rest. If we are to lose a day we couldn't have chosen a better place or day. The weather is grey, overcast and showery. The three fit ones leave Nick in bed and can now partake in morning degustation as nobody has to drive. Ali explains to Madame about Nick and she reassures us we are welcome to stay as long as it takes to get better. Mas de Rey is a vineyard of 42 hectares of Grenache and ...