Wines By Grape
Wine is usually made from one or more varieties of the European species, Vitis vinifera. When one of these varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, or Merlot, for example, is used as the predominant grape (usually defined by law as a minimum of 75 or 85%) the result is a varietal, as opposed to a blended wine. Blended wines are in no way inferior to varietal wines; indeed, some of the world`s most valued and expensive wines from the Bordeaux, Rioja or Tuscany regions, are a blend of several grape varieties of the same vintage.
Wine can also be made from other species or from hybrids, created by the genetic crossing of two species. Vitis labrusca, Vitis aestivalis, Vitis muscadinia, Vitis rupestris, Vitis rotundifolia and Vitis riparia are native North American grapes, usually grown for eating in fruit form or made into grape juice, jam, or jelly, but sometimes made into wine, eg. Concord wine (Vitis labrusca species). Although generally prohibited by law in traditional wine regions, hybrids are planted in substantial numbers in cool-climate viticultural areas.
Hybrids are not to be confused with the practice of grafting. Most of the world`s vineyards are planted with European vinifera vines that have been grafted onto North American species rootstock. This is common practice because North American grape species are resistant to phylloxera. Grafting is done in every wine-producing country of the World except for Chile and Argentina, which have yet to be exposed to the bug.
The variety of grape(s), aspect (direction of slope), elevation, and topography of the vineyard, type and chemistry of soil, the climate and seasonal conditions under which grapes are grown, the local yeast cultures altogether form the concept of ``terroir.`` The range of possibilities lead to great variety among wine products, which is extended by the fermentation, finishing, and aging processes. Many small producers use growing and production methods that preserve or accentuate the aroma and taste influences of their unique terroir.
However, flavor differences are not desirable for producers of mass-market table wine or other cheaper wines, where consistency is more important. These producers will try to minimize differences in sources of grapes and hide any hint of often-unremarkable ``terroirs``, or of climatically under-performing harvest years, by:
- blending harvests of various years and vineyards
- pasteurizing the grape juice in order to kill indigenous yeasts (to be replaced with ``choice`` cultivated yeasts)
- using flavor additives.
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In this categoryBeaujolais-Villages Blanc 2010 Nugues
This clasasic white Chardonnay is unoaked. It was left on its 'lees' for 2-3 months to add complexity to its flavour and early bottling ensured that its delicious fresh, youthful fruit was conserved. Intense complex aromas of white and yellow fruits (peaches) follow onto the palate to add to the citrus and white flowers. Full, round and rich, it really is a quality match for fine Burgundy. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2010 Color: red Country: France Code: 76595
Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc Premier Cru 1991
On the Mont Saint-Desiré: hillside, bordering Pommard, the climat ha exposure. The name Clos des Mouches comes from the beekeeping which had been been practiced there. In the spoken French of the middle Ages ``Les Mouches`` (Flies meant ``Les Abeilles``(Bees). The white wine is produced from the highest part of the vineyard which is planted with Chardonnay and makes elegant, aromatic and classical wines. It has certain similarities with the 1er Cru wines from Puligny Montrachet and is equally highly regarded. ``Yellow fruit aromas mingled with a nice touch of oak. Good structure and long finish. [read on...]
Vintage: non-vintag Color: unspecifie Country: France Region: Beaune Code: 42311
Beaune Geves 1er Cru 2007
As the saying goes 'all roads lead to Rome, but the finest passes through Beaune'! This historic and beautiful town is regarded as the capital of Burgandy and very worthwhile a detour to visit. Their wines are distinguished, complex, intriging, beguiling and immensely pleasing. This wine from the top 'Les Greves' 1er Cru classification encompasses all the verry best qualitties. The nose reflects cherry pips, and in the mouth there in big fruit in harmony with fine silky tannis. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: France Code: 73962
Beaune-Cent-Vignes,1er Cru 1992 Ch.de Meursault
The vines used to produce this wine are grown oin the top edge of the favoured Feves. It has a bouquet of cooked fruits and plums with spicy undertones and a delicious rich well-rounded mature flavour with the remotest hint of oak. For current drinking. [read on...]
Vintage: 1992 Color: unspecifie Country: France Region: Beaune Code: 41712
Beauvignac Rosé de Syrah 2007
This rose is now a very firm favourite with our customers. Produced seignee - bleeding the juice off the skins after just 10 hours maceration, giving a delicate pink colour and a youthful lively flavour packed with blackcurrant and crushed red fruit flavours that linger long on the farewell [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: rose Country: France Code: 71095
Benchmark Shiraz 2008
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A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: Australia Region: South Australia Code: 73598
Blanco Nieva Verdejo 2005
This wine is a real rarity. Made from 100% Verdejo, the vineyards date back to the prefiloxera era, so are over 100 years of age. The
capriciousness of nature has meant that Vines de Nieva alone can market this wine, which explains its great scarcity. The resultant wine is bright with a powerful aroma, full long fresh and elegant. The flavour is fruity (white flowers, fresh fruit and green apples) and has a hint of minerals and anis. Production is very limited - a maximum of 2,800 dozen in most years. Recommended with cold dishes, starters, shellfish and fish in light sauces. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2005 Color: Country: Spain Code: 63945
Bonnievale C C C Red 2010
Easy drinking soft red wine with friendly tannins. Fruit driven with the appealing nuances of sweet cherry and black and red berry fruits from Cabernet Franc in the blend. {Produced from three cultivars beginning with C - Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsaut and Cabernet Franc. Alc 12. 5% [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 75952
Bonnievale C C C White 2010
A light crisp easy drinking fruity dry white wine produced from three cultivars starting with the letter C. Chenin Blanc, Colombar and Chardonnay Awarded 'Best Value Wine 2011' by Wine Magazine. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 75918
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