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 categoryCederberg Shiraz 2008
Rich black fruits with cassis and chocolate to the fore and just a brush of mint, supported by spicy, ripe, soft tannins. Not a monster but exudes elegance and finesse. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 75857
Cederberg V Generations Cab. Sauv. 2000
A serious boutique-style wine from a single, low-yield vineyard of 23 years old. Deep, almost black colour. 18 months in 100% new French oak has added complexity to the rich, multi-layered plum and cassis fruit flavours, with tobacco/eucalyptus and some earthy tones. A classically dry finish with a touch of Merlot to soften the firm Cabernet muscle. A wine with power and depth for a long life. Gold-SA Trophy Wine Show (SA Top 25 wines). Silver Medal-London International Wine/Spirit Competition. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2000 Color: Country: South Africa Region: Cederberg Code: 53180
Cederberg V Generations Chenin Blanc 06
Delicate floral and honeyed whispers laced with some biscuit aromas. A fat juicy palate, fragrant rich ripe, oaky lees character. Full length with good acid backbone. Concentrated, structured longevity. A well crafted masterpiece. Limited to 100 cases production of three selected barrels. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2006 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 69314
Cederberg V Generations Chenin Blanc 2009
Alc. 13. 5% Eleven months in selected French oak barrels on the 'lees' has added compexity without dominating the fruit. Full bodied and rich. Floral on the nosde with citrus and roast nuts and an unctuous fat, juicy palate with a lively crisp finish. Arguably the best vintage made to date. A well crafted masterpiece built to last. Only the six best barrels were chosen. [read on...]
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Ch. d Assas Reserve Fut de Chene
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A B V: 13% Vintage: non-vintag Color: white Code: 75300
Ch. la Bastide Corbiers Blanc Tradition 08
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A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: white Country: France Code: 72477
Ch.de Villelongue Cremant de Limoux Brut 09
Made upo of 60% Chardonnay, 30% Chenin Blanc and 10% Pinot Noir grown on the favourable Coteaux de Villelongue. Pale with a delicate mousse it has a serious intense bouquet of white flowers, fruit jam, citrus and honey which follow on to the palate which is rich and complex with a rare harmony. Mautre and delicious. Ideal as an aperitif or with noble fish. Awarded 3*** in Hachette. [read on...]
A B V: 12% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: France Code: 76421
Chablis 1er Crô Fourchaume V.V. 2009
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A B V: 13% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: France Code: 76690
Chablis 1er Crû Montmains, V.V. 2009
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