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 categoryMas Janeil Côtes du Roussillon Rouge 2006
A cracking Côtes du Roussillon Villages with an intense aromatic bouquet with notes of spices especially black pepper and finely balanced flavour, elegant and supple with soft ripe tannins and a hit of spices in the background. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: red Country: France Code: 73016
Malbec/Cabernet Franc 2005 Porteau
The grapes are selectively hand picked fermented in stainless steel tanks and the wine matured in barrique for 12 months. Four years bottle age has allowed the wine to develop fully, yet retain a delicious freshness. Complex nose with soft fruity mouth filling Morello cherry fruit. This is a perfect marriage of thse two grape varieties which compliment each other so well. Awarded Gold Medal, Paris challenge. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2005 Color: red Country: France Code: 74223
Mâcon Villages Blanc, Vieilles Vignes 2006
A really outstanding Macon with the superior Villages appellation and produced from grapes grown on very old vines. A very complex flavour of acacia honey, muscat, brioche, dried apricots and mango carries over the palate, with a long satisfying farewell. Delicious. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2006 Color: white Country: France Code: 72069
The Islander Shiraz 2005
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A B V: 14% Vintage: 2004 Color: red Country: Australia Region: South Australia Code: 73068
The Islander Chardonnay 2008
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A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: white Country: Australia Region: South Australia Code: 73085
Devon Crest Cabernet/Merlot 2005
Devon Crest is Martin Meinert's classically styled blend. It has ripe red and dark berry and rich black cherry flavours, with underlaying mint and spicy notes. The mid palate is velvety and the finish very long. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2005 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 74484
Meinert Devon Crest 2006
Devon Crest is Martin Meinert'sclassic Bordeaux style blend. Although it is made up of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot the wines from five different vineyards on the estate are carefully matched to achieve richness, under- stated character and long, spicy finish. Vibrant deep red colour. Classically elegant yet complex with ripe berry and red cherry flavours mingled with mint tones. Already drinking wonderfully well and will continue developing in bottle to reach its optimum in a year or two. Alc. 14% [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 75709
Elgin Vignier 2009
Elgin Vintners is a small group of wine estates who have grouped together to produce and sell their wines, each estate specializing in a seperate grape variety. Elgin is the centre of the apple growing region in the Cape where Appletizer was first produced and the cool climate is perfect for producing excellent Viognier white wine. Pale gold colour with an exotic fruity bouquet of apricots and white peaches. The flavour is rich and full in the mouth with delicious complexity a lime and citrus freshness with a very gentle discreet broading of flavours because of a brief sojourn in French oak. The farewell is balanced, crisp and long. Perfect with sushi, Thai food, spicy dishes and chicken with lemon sauce. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74988
Château Sainte Barbe 2006
Made up of 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, 9 to 12 months in French oak and three years bottle maturity this splendid Bordeaux Superieur produced by Antonie Touton whose family have a holiday home on Alderney has fulfilled its early promise. It has complexity with an aroma of blackberries, blackcurrants and vanilla (contributed from ageing in oak casks). [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2006 Color: red Country: France Code: 72799
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