Magazine of wine 

Situated in southeastern France, the Rhone Valley has been producing wines for more than 2,000 years offering a spectrum of complex reds, whites and rose. Some believe they understand Rhone Valley wines since they tasted a Côtes du Rhône at one point in time. In reality, the Rhone Valley is much more expansive than many realize, and it would take several volumes of text and tired eyes to pay homage to the many producers and co-operatives within this vast region. Since each region has its own dominant grape varietal, it may be easiest to understand the geography of this ancient wine growing area by simply separating it into its two contrasting styles, the north and the south.