Almost all regions in France have some claim to fame for fabulous wine. From the hills of Provence in the south to the forests of Alsace in the east and the countryside of Bordeaux, you can find picturesque vineyards and fantastic wines pretty much anywhere except for the northern coasts.When I first moved to France, I knew nothing about wine or what constituted a good one. A local friend made it simple for me: “if you enjoy it, then it’s a good bottle,” he told me. Since then, I’ve grown much more fond of trying local wines and learning about the interesting craft of making them.