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 categoryAraucano Sauvignon Blanc 2005
From the Casablanca region in Chile, this Sauvignon Blanc has tropical fruit aromas of mango and lychee. A richly flavoured wine that gives great pleasure. Now established as a firm favourite. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2005 Color: white Country: Chile Code: 65926
Ardeche Sauvignon Chardonnay VDP 3L Box
Harvested Early and at the cool time of the day to preserve freshness and aroma. [read on...]
Vintage: -1 Color: Country: France Region: Ardeche Code: 63701
Bacharacher Riesling 1996 Jost Mr
Off dry with a crispness and grapey flavour making it an ideal summers day drink. [read on...]
A B V: 9.5% Vintage: 1996 Color: Country: Germany Region: Rhine Code: 14675
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A B V: 10% Vintage: 1992 Color: Country: Germany Region: Rhine Code: 2338
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
Beaujolais Blanc 2008
Produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown on 30 year old vines, gently pressed and then cold fermented below 20degC for three weeks. All of which adds up to a beautiful full bodied wine, expressive, rich and complex on the nose, fat in the mouth and long on the farewell with a hint of honey and white flowers. Goes equally well as an aperitif or with food especially fish, chicken in cream sauce and hot goats cheese salad. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: non-vintag Color: white Country: France Code: 73762
Beaujolais Cuvee Eden 2009
It is not often that we list a simple Beaujolais rather than the superior 'Villages' appellation but this wine screamed 'great value' when we first tasted it in the cellars of M. Brondel. Named after their grandson living in New Zealand, it is youthful, fresh, quaffable wine with a lovely deep red robed colour. The nose is bursting with red fruit aromas and in the mouth, it is full and silky fulfilling the promise on the nose. Easy to drink without food, delicious with barbecues, pizza and sausage. [read on...]
A B V: 12% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: France Code: 73789
Beaujolais Rouge V.V. Cuvee des Varennes 08
This is a stunning Beaujolais produced from 70 year old vines, and from an exceptional vintage. The nose is open with intense mineral notes and perfume of dark fruits and dark ripe cherries. Round in the mouth it is powerful and persistent showing a fine maturity. Beaujolais has been in the doldrums in recent years but here is a wine to restore faith in the most ardent doubter. This is no lightweight Beaujolais! [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: France Code: 73771
Beaujolais Village Rosé 2007
Once again Dominique Morel has produced a block-buster of a rose, awarded a Gold Medal in Paris for the third year running. Delicate pale pink, rich fruity bouquet of soft red fruits - strawberries and raspberries - which follow onto the palate. Fresh, youthful and mouthwateringly good. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: rose Country: France Code: 70791
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