Hugging the gorgeous Mediterranean between Spain and Italy, France’s southern coastline produces delicious wines suited for summer revelry. When you look at the sun-drenched vineyards and read about the diverse terroirs and the history of their winemaking, it’s no wonder the wines produced here are captivating the world.

The South of France is known for its consistently fine growing conditions. Even though it’s the South of France, the region is still far north enough that almost all of Spain and Italy’s vineyards have long days during the growing season, guaranteeing that the grapes ripen fully. With the Gulf Stream and Mediterranean Sea keeping it balmy and steady winds banishing humidity that can cause disease, its growing conditions couldn’t be more perfect.

In the South of France, winemakers rely on both modern technology and age-old techniques to decide the best moment to pick their grapes. The careful timing ensures that the fruit has the right balance of sugar, acidity, and flavor-this lays the foundation for excellence.

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Instructor Bio: Victoria Tuzet

Originally from Montréal, Canada, Victoria recently relocated to the Upper Valley after several years in Southern California. A passionate traveler with a deep curiosity for wine, she plans her adventures around the world’s most celebrated wine regions whenever possible. Her wine travels have taken her through Napa and Sonoma in California; Bordeaux, the Loire Valley, Champagne, Provence, and Alsace in France; Valpolicella and the tiny towns of Tuscany in Italy; Spain’s Rioja and Cava regions; Portugal’s Douro and Porto; and even the volcanic vineyards of the Canary Islands.

Victoria spent four months living in Spain, immersing herself in the local wine culture, and later worked the 2022 harvest in France’s Rhône Valley, assisting with winemaking at an organic and biodynamic estate. She holds her WSET Level 3 Award in Wine and is currently completing the WSET Diploma, with expected graduation in 2026. When she’s not talking terroir or vintages, you’ll likely find her watching documentaries, attempting to bake, or crafting between tastings.