And indeed, the very serviceable local red wines on display sold for 2 to 3 Euros, the same price as bottled water. It was also a chance to insinuate ourselves into country life in Provence, if only for a short time. Obviously, there are already great wines being made from Rhône varietals in Southern Oregon, the Columbia Valley and Walla Walla. And now let’s talk about that fromage…Steven Baker is a wine writer and owner of Authentica Wines in Eugene. Each year, he and his wife travel to Europe, visiting producers, tasting new wines and gathering material for Authentica’s e-letter and blog.