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
and is licenced under the terms of the
GNU Free Documentation Licence.
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In this categoryMerlot Paysage 2009
Soft, round fruity red with a silky character, typical of Merlot. Plummy with a touch of mint and soft rich tannins. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Code: 74075
Farnel Pays d'Oc
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A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: France Code: 75249
Chardonnay, Terre d`Amandier 2004
A delicious Chardonnay produced from a greatly restricted harvest and
selected vineyard parcels and partially matured in oak. It has rich and
creamy aromas with a hint of oak and praline. The flavour has traces of
honey, acacia flowers and a subtle elegance. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2004 Color: Country: France Region: Ardeche Code: 63606
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
Koelnektar 2010 Demi Sec
Alc 12% Quintessential Gewurztramine. Perfumed bouquet with a whiff of spice and a medium dry flavour billowing with litchi, lime and white peaches. A complex and satisfying mouthfull thoroughly enjoyable by the glass or on its own, or a perfect partner with Thai food. [read on...]
A B V: 12% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 76039
Le Rose des Erles Corbieres 2005
Produced in small quantities from Cinsaut grapes, this is a great easy-drinking rosé with a great deal of fruit, and a soft refreshing finish. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2005 Color: Country: France Region: Languedoc Code: 65960
Sauvignon Paysage 2009
A soft, dry attractively styled wine with good fruit and good crispness to add balance. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: France Code: 74040
Cuvée Orelie Blanc 2010
Verstaile, easy drinking dry white with an attractive fruity bouquet and pleasing flavour with a touch of citrus on the finish. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: France Region: Ardeche Code: 75579
Cederberg Cederberger 2007
A dry red blend of 50% Merlot 30% Pinotage and 20% Shiraz. Beautiful ripe blackberried fruits with smokey roasted aromas and well intergrated juicy tannins. Two years in bottle has brought the wine forward and it is drinking extremely well and will continue to do so until at least 2012. A great partner with red meats and game. Perfect with BBQ. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 74831
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