Wines By Region
The word wine comes from the Old English win, which derives from the Proto-Germanic *winam which was an early borrowing from the Latin vinum, (which can mean either the `wine` or the `vine`), from Aeolic Greek Fοίνος, (woinos) and from earlier languages such as Hebrew יין (yayin).
Wine producing Regions
Wine grapes grow almost exclusively between thirty and fifty degrees north or south of the equator. The world`s most southerly vineyards are in the South Island of New Zealand near the 45th parallel. However, the world`s most northerly vineyard is Blaxsta Vingård in Flen, Sweden, just above the 59th parallel. As a rule, grapevines prefer a relatively long growing season of 100 days or more with warm daytime temperatures (not above 95°F/35°C) and cool nights (a difference of 40°F/23°C or more).
Wine exporting countries
The 14 largest export nations (2005 dates) – France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Chile, the United States of America, Germany, South Africa, Portugal, Romania, Moldova, Hungary, Croatia and Argentina. California produces about 90% of the wine in the United States. In 2000, Great Britain imported more wine from Australia than from France for the first time in history.
The leaders in export volume by market share in 2003 were:
* France, 22%
* Italy, 20%
* Spain, 16%
* Australia, 8%
* Chile, 6%
* United States, 5%
* Portugal, 4%
* Germany, 4%
Wine production by country 2005
Rank, Country, Production (tonnes)
1 France 5,329,449
2 Italy 5,056,648
3 Spain 3,934,140
4 United States 2,232,000
5 Argentina 1,564,000
6 China 1,300,000
7 Australia 1,274,000
8 South Africa 1,157,895
9 Germany 1,014,700
10 Chile 788,551
This article is based entirely or in part on the
Wines By Region wikipedia article
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In this categoryMâcon Villages Blanc 2007
A classic white Macon with a superior Villages Appellation. It incorperates everything classical and fine expected of a wine of this great stucture. Unoaked both bouquet and palate have nuauces of mango, butterscotch and dried peach, full in the mouth, powerful yet elegant. A very fine bottle on any dinner table. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2007 Color: white Country: France Code: 72050
Koelenhof Pinotage Sparkling Rosé 2010
Alc. 14. 5% Don't be confused by Vin-Sec appearing on the label. This medium dry rose fizz has seductive ripe Pinotage overtones with deep pink colour and bursting with ripe red berry flavours and a whisper of white pepper on the farewell. Be adventurous and try a bottle. You will be back for more. . . . . many more! [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: rose Country: South Africa Code: 76109
Domaine Rosier,Blanquette de Limoux
Limoux in France is famous for the production of quality sparkling wines made by the same laborious method as Champagne. In fact they claim to have invented Methode Champenoise. Henri Guilheim, in his book 'Le Blanquette de Limoux', published in 1951 refers to a text dating back to 1531 which refers to 'flasks of Blanquette from St Hilaire'. It is even said that a certain Dom Perignon, attorney cellarer from Hautevilliers near Epernay in the champagne region went to the Abbey of Saint Hilaire a centurylater to take lessons in vinification from his Benedictine brothers. Produced from 90% Mauzac and 10% Chardonnay without chemical fertilisers. It has a bouquet with hints of acacia flowers and elegance. The character of the Chardonnay is evident in the flavour, full in the month and a fine mousse. We offer this bubbly as an ideal alternative to its more famous champagne at a much lower price. Really excellent. Hachette 3*** [read on...]
Vintage: non-vintag Color: unspecifie Code: 70183
Ch. d Assas Reserve Fut de Chene
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A B V: 13% Vintage: non-vintag Color: white Code: 75300
Saumur Rouge 2008 Isabelle Suire
This is only the second vintage produced by Isabelle Suire since she took over as head of this domaine and what a cracker it has turned out to be. Made from 100% Cabernet Franc the bouquet is an explosion of ripe red fruits and flavours of succulent cassis, blackberries and mulberries, with well integrated silky tannins. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2009 Color: red Country: France Code: 75005
Springfield Special Cuvée 2009
This wine is produced from 24 year old vines grown on sandy rock formatious in the estates riverine area. It is a richly concentrated wine from the estates prime Sauvignon Blanc site. Treated tenderly in the celler with minimal intervention the full expression of the terrior has been allowed to develope. The resultant wine is a complex sensuous combination of passionfruit and flintiness, with a full mouthfeel and stylish length. A superb wine from a magnificent estste - one of THE best in South Africa who produce thisnquality year after year, with Abrie Bruwer declaring that the 2009 is possibly his best vintage ever. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: non-vintag Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 74658
Villa Maria P B Merlot-Malbec Rose 05
This wine displays vibrant colour and aromatic floral notes. The alluring bouquet ripe raspberries, cherries and spicy cinamon note dominate the nose The palate is rich and intense finishing dry, crisp and polished. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2005 Color: rose Country: New Zealand Region: Marlborough Code: 68906
Buiten Sauvignon Blanc Hussey
A new addition and a real stunner. Constantia, in the Cape, is renowned for its fine Sauvignon wines and this is a gem. Pale yellow in colour and a bouquet reminscent of green peppers combined with herbaceous aromas. The flavours are obsolutely delicious - figs, Granny Smith apples, greengage, with a splash of lime. Full bodied, minerally with a long, lingering moorish farewell. Awarded Veritas Double Gold, Old Mutual overall winner. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75874
Groote Post Chardonnay Noble Late Harvest 2006
This maiden vintage from a botrytis infected Chardonnay produced this golden nectar displaying glorious peach and honey flavours offset by a textured but refreshing and uncloying acid structure. With five years bottle age it has brought apricot and orange marmalade flavours to the fore. Makes a delightful finish to a meal. Excellent with blue cheeses. 10. 5% Alc. [read on...]
A B V: 10.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 75779
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