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
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In this categoryChacayes Malbec Mendoza 02
During the mid 1990s Lurton planted a vineyard especially for the production of exceptional wines on the high plateaus of the Andes. The location had all the qualities Lurton was looking for; poor soil made up of gravel, sand and volcanic dust, a cool climate owing to the high altitude (over 3000 feet) and pure water for irrigation. They are now starting to reap the benefits of this exceptional investment. This wine is dark bright plum colour, showing lots of glycerine extract. The nose is immediately attractive with high quality oak scents mixed with ripe fruit. The aromas of black cherries and bitter chocolate are associated with low cropped Malbec. Fresh sweet and well integarated chocolate and roasted coffee bean flavour on the palate with good lively acidity balancing the richness of fruit. Long and spicy finish, with finely integrated oak and tight rips tannins indicating a long life ahead. A truly great wine. 2003 to follow [read on...]
Vintage: 2002 Color: Country: Argentina Code: 61051
Chablis Grand Cr and ucirc: Vaudesir 2003 G.M.
Arguably the best of the seven Chablis Grand Crûs, profound and distinguished. Full and minerally, rich and very classy. Great Chablis. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2003 Color: white Country: France Region: Chablis Code: 65674
Protos Gran Reserva 2001
Round and velvety in the mouth, it has the mildness characteristic of its category. Its after taste is elegant, leaving you a memory that won't be easy to forget. [read on...]
Vintage: 2001 Color: red Code: 73354
Châ:teau des Erles, Fitou 2003
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Vintage: 2003 Color: Country: France Region: Languedoc Code: 66056
Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2003
Minerally, sophisticated, complete. Pleanty of vigour, structure and depth. A truly magnificent Chablis Grand Crû from this outstanding Domaine. Produced in a very hot year with small yields. Plenty of vigour, structure and depth. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2003 Color: Country: France Region: Chablis Code: 65691
Reserve de la Chatelaine 8 Ans d'Auge
On behalf of the Châtelaine, the cellar master of the Château du Breuil has created a blending of great Calvados selected for their round and flowery notes. He called this Calvados la Reserve de la Chatelaine, an Apellation Pays d'Auge Controlee, hors d'Age Calvados, which offers aficionado's and their friends the pleasure of enjoying a delicately different Calvados. [read on...]
A B V: 40% Vintage: non-vintag Color: unspecifie Country: France Region: Calvados Code: 73215
Clos Fourtet 1997 Grand Cr and ucirc: Classe
Guide Hachette Coup de Coeur ** [read on...]
A B V: 12.7% Vintage: 1997 Color: unspecifie Country: France Region: Saint-Emilion Code: 56673
Corton Charlemagne,Grand Cru 1996 Dom.Frantin
One of the truely great white Burgandies with intense minarality, and which has now matured in bottle to its magnificent best. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 1996 Color: unspecifie Country: France Region: Burgundy Code: 5118
Cuvee Charles Gardet Brut 1999
This is the "Dom Perignon" of the George Gardet range of champagnes. Made From Premier Crû and Grand Crû grapes it is aged for 5 years before being released. It has a pale colour and fine delicate bubble. A very fine champagne for the connoisseur at an attractive price. [read on...]
A B V: 12% Vintage: 1999 Color: white Country: France Code: 71390
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