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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GNU Free Documentation Licence.
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In this categoryMas la Pierre VDP Muscat Sec 06
In this wine Cave de Frontignon have suceeded in producing a delicious dry white wine from the fickle Muscat grape, and offers an attractive alternative to Muscat d'Alsace. Light delicately flavoured with notes of orange flavours and a touch of spice. Served chilled it can be drunk at any time though out the day. It makes an excellent aperitif before a meal. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2006 Color: white Country: France Region: Herault Code: 68107
Bacharacher Wolfshohle Riesling Kabinet 1992Mades
A sublime example of Kabinett quality from the top Wolfshohle vineyard in Bacharach, one of the very best wine regions in Germany. Delicate, fine just off dry with a touch a raisin in the flavour. [read on...]
A B V: 9% Vintage: 1992 Color: Country: Germany Region: Rhine Code: 2320
Domaine la Jouve Clairette Blanc 2008
Pale with green reflections with a minerally bouquet with a hint of greenflint citrus and honey which follows onto the palate. A good quaffer. [read on...]
A B V: 12% Vintage: 2008 Color: white Country: France Region: Rhone Code: 72233
Mirador Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Produced from grapes grown in the Casablanca Valley, a region ideally suited to the Sauvignoin grape. This wine is characterised with citric aromas mixed with notes of tropical fruits and herbs which follow on to the palate with hints of gooseberries and asparagus interlaced with acidity giving a fresh, balanced, structured and persistent flavour. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2007 Color: white Country: Chile Code: 70809
Domaine Reine Juliette Picpoul de Pinet 2006
The Picpoul grape is little known outside of France, yet is very popular in Southern France where there are substantial vineyards producing fine, fruity crisp dry white wines with notes of flowers, peaches, tropical fruits and minerally lemon-grapefruits on the finish. Excellent with seafood, especially oysters (the chosen 'marriage' alond the Southern French Coast) grilled fish and chicken salads, or simply enjoy as an unusual apereitif. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2006 Color: Country: France Region: Languedoc Code: 68063
Bacharacher Schloss Stahleck Kab Trocken 92 Litre
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A B V: 10% Vintage: 1992 Color: Country: Germany Region: Rhine Code: 2338
Dom. Reine Juliette Sauvignon Muscat 06
A fascinating marriage of 75% Sauvignon Blanc giving body, fulness and depth and 25% Muscat offering delicate floral scented Muscat fruit and an exotic touch of peaches, nectarines and pineapple and grapefruit from the Sauvignon. Delicious drunk chilled on its own or with seafood grilled fish or chicken salad. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2006 Color: Country: France Region: Languedoc Code: 68080
Domaine la Jouve Grenache Rouge 2008
A light quaffable red with fresh red fruits on the nose and a light fruity and slightly spiced flavour. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: France Region: Rhone Code: 72250
Groot Eiland Chenin Blanc 2010
A much underrated grape variety that offers versatility and value. It has strong aromas of guava and acacia and tropical flavours of dried apricots, ripe pears and citrus lingering on the farewell. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74319
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