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 categoryJordan Chardonnay Unoaked 2009
After cold settling for two days the juice was tank-filtered and left 'sur- lie' (on the yeast) for four months with occassional 'batonage' (stirring) to accentiate the leesy character. Fresh limey-citrus and floral oromas with underlying tropical fruit and winter melon flavours with a touch of butterscotch . Rich full palate with a long well balanced finish. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74389
Kaapzicht Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Pale straw with a tinge of green, with aromas of fig leaf and cut grass. There is a delicious crisp green apple and cape gooseberry flavours with a gentle acidity and balance creating a fresh rounded finish. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 74736
Firefinch Sauvignon Blanc 06
Named after the ravenous finches which, driven by their superior sense of smell and taste devour the grapes when fully ripe - a telltale sign that it is time to pick. A dry white sauvignon with pungent tropical fruit flavours, full of ripe richness [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 66778
Terre de Frigoule Syrah Rouge 2007
Syrah (or Shiraz) has become one of the most popular grape varieties among wine enthusiasts. This chestnut was discovered at a recent Ardeche tasting and we immediately ordered most of the limited stock available. Red and black fruits on the nose follow onto the palate to blend mocha and a hint of peppery spice with the added benefit of being really pocket friendly. A wine that offers a lot for your money. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: France Code: 74092
Santa Digna Chardonnay 2002
Produced from vines grown in the Rio Claro area of Curico, which enjoys a cooler climate than the central valley. It displays a brilliant yellow colour with green hues, has a strong varietal aroma - mango and apricot - enhanced by vanilla and coconut flavours contributed by the American oak casks in which the wine was matured. The style is typical of good Burgundy. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2002 Color: Country: Chile Code: 57342
Koelenbosch Sangiovese 2010
Alc 13% This Italian grape used to produce Chianti is now being grown with great success in South Africa. Medium bodied, it offers pleasant aromas with hints of strawberries, blackberrie, vanilla and spices. On the palate it displays a vibrant combination of strawberry, blackcurrant and black cherry flavours with well balanced tannins and a gentle brush of oak. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2010 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 76065
Koelenhof Sauvignon Sparkling Med Dry
It is not often that one discovers a really excellent bubbly made from pure Sauvignon Blanc - even less so a medium dry one. Peach and melon leap out on the nose to be joined by pears and passionfruit in the mouth. Awarded Veritas Silver 2010, Michelangelo Silver 2010. [read on...]
A B V: 12% Vintage: non-vintag Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 76090
Costieres de Pomerols Beauvignac Sauvignon 09
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A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: France Code: 75257
Coteaux de Saumur,Reserve des Vignerons 1996
Honeyed bouquet. Surprisingly lively and youthful flavour with acidity to balance the sweetness, Medium to medium dry. This is one of the Loires rarer wines - only being made in great vintage years. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 1996 Color: Country: France Region: Loire Code: 43998
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