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 categoryBeaujolais Rouge V.V. Cuvee des Varennes 10
Produced from 2 hectares of 70 year old Gamay vines this is no lightweight Beaujolais. It has a good red colour with a purple robe, a ripe fruit 'sweetness' to it with nuances of cherries and blackcurrants. An unusual fullness and richness with soft silky ripe tannins makes for a balanced wine with class and character. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2009 Color: red Country: France Code: 76482
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
Beaujolais Village Rouge 2008
A fine beaujolais with the superior 'Villages' appellation. Red fruits aroma (blueberries, cassis and bilberries) follows onto the palate which is ample and persistent. A really versatile wine with a variety of foods, terrine, pike in cream sauce, charcuterie capon, veal and cheese or simply enjoy it on its own. [read on...]
A B V: 12,5% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: France Code: 72277
Beaujolais-Villages 2009
The 45 year old Gamay vines from which this easy drinking Beaujolais has been produced are surrounded by Morgon, Fleurie and Moulin-a-Vent. The colour is a typical dark ruby robe of Gamay. The bouquet full of fine red and dark fruit aromas with an ample round harmonious flavour with velvety tannins and just a whisper of minerality. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2009 Color: red Country: France Code: 76603
Beaujolais-Villages Blanc 2010 Nugues
This clasasic white Chardonnay is unoaked. It was left on its 'lees' for 2-3 months to add complexity to its flavour and early bottling ensured that its delicious fresh, youthful fruit was conserved. Intense complex aromas of white and yellow fruits (peaches) follow onto the palate to add to the citrus and white flowers. Full, round and rich, it really is a quality match for fine Burgundy. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2010 Color: red Country: France Code: 76595
Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc Premier Cru 1991
On the Mont Saint-Desiré: hillside, bordering Pommard, the climat ha exposure. The name Clos des Mouches comes from the beekeeping which had been been practiced there. In the spoken French of the middle Ages ``Les Mouches`` (Flies meant ``Les Abeilles``(Bees). The white wine is produced from the highest part of the vineyard which is planted with Chardonnay and makes elegant, aromatic and classical wines. It has certain similarities with the 1er Cru wines from Puligny Montrachet and is equally highly regarded. ``Yellow fruit aromas mingled with a nice touch of oak. Good structure and long finish. [read on...]
Vintage: non-vintag Color: unspecifie Country: France Region: Beaune Code: 42311
Beaune Geves 1er Cru 2007
As the saying goes 'all roads lead to Rome, but the finest passes through Beaune'! This historic and beautiful town is regarded as the capital of Burgandy and very worthwhile a detour to visit. Their wines are distinguished, complex, intriging, beguiling and immensely pleasing. This wine from the top 'Les Greves' 1er Cru classification encompasses all the verry best qualitties. The nose reflects cherry pips, and in the mouth there in big fruit in harmony with fine silky tannis. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: France Code: 73962
Beaune-Cent-Vignes,1er Cru 1992 Ch.de Meursault
The vines used to produce this wine are grown oin the top edge of the favoured Feves. It has a bouquet of cooked fruits and plums with spicy undertones and a delicious rich well-rounded mature flavour with the remotest hint of oak. For current drinking. [read on...]
Vintage: 1992 Color: unspecifie Country: France Region: Beaune Code: 41712
Benchmark Shiraz 2008
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A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: Australia Region: South Australia Code: 73598
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