Domaine de l'Olivette has been in the same family for over 200 years, making it one of the oldest wine estates in Bandol (Provence). It began as a farmhouse surrounded by wheat fields, fruit orchards and olive groves and slowly transformed over time into a 50 hectare estate that made its definitive move into vine growing and winemaking around 1930. The land is located about 6 miles off the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the town of Castellet where the vines adorn the restanques (ancient stone terraces) built into the hillsides. Current owner Jean-Luc Dumotier farms the vineyards organically and lets the terroir shine in the winemaking process. Named "Mare Nostrum", the historic Latin name for the Mediterranean (literally, "Our Sea"), this blend of typical Provençal white varieties is an assertive, generous drink that wants to be a starfish and eat all the mollusks. Clams, scallops, mussels -- put 'em in a pot with some broth, or toss them with garlic and butter with fresh pasta!