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 categoryCuvée d une Nuits Rose 2008
The cuvee name derives from leaving the grape juice on the black skins theing the fool of the first jnight to extract the pink colour. Sold in a very attractive frosted bottle, the wine is pale pink salmon in colour. The nose is expressive and fresh in the mouth. Ideal for summer drinking - in quantity! [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: rose Country: France Region: Ardeche Code: 71651
Delaforce Tawny Port Bottle
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A B V: 19.5% Vintage: non-vintag Color: unspecifie Code: 77003
Della Casa Rosso
A light - bodied red wine with fruit and character which offers good value. Quaffable and in the style of Veronese red wine. [read on...]
A B V: 11.5% Vintage: -1 Color: Country: Italy Code: 47177
Devon Crest Cabernet/Merlot 2005
Devon Crest is Martin Meinert's classically styled blend. It has ripe red and dark berry and rich black cherry flavours, with underlaying mint and spicy notes. The mid palate is velvety and the finish very long. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2005 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 74484
Dom Perignon 1993
This immaculate cuvee with its creamy, veloute and fruit and mouthwatering ripe acidity has the edge over the 1988 vinhtage and promises to have two lives like the 1982 vintage but significantly superior, probably equal in terms of quality to the 1975 vintage. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 1993 Color: Country: France Region: Champagne Code: 33276
Dom. de Mont-Auriol Rose Les Oliviers
Another big favourite. Produced from 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah grapes organically and biodynamically grown on chalk limestone and clay. Produced seigée - bleeding the juice off the skins after several hours contact. It is pale pink in colour and candy (boiled sweets) rose blossom, white peaches and grenadine on the nose and palate. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: -1 Color: Country: France Region: Languedoc Code: 67829
Dom. de Mont-Auriol Viognier 06
Viognier is fast becoming a fashion drink. Produced biodynamically and organically it has a pale butter yellow colour with green reflections, an expressive nose with hints of yellow peaches, pears and nectarines. As the wine opens in the glass faint touches of lilac and apricot can be detected. The luscious, exotic bouquet follows onto the palate, soft and rich with a lingering mineral farewell. [read on...]
A B V: 013.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: Country: France Region: Languedoc Code: 67863
Dom. Reine Juliette Sauvignon Muscat 06
A fascinating marriage of 75% Sauvignon Blanc giving body, fulness and depth and 25% Muscat offering delicate floral scented Muscat fruit and an exotic touch of peaches, nectarines and pineapple and grapefruit from the Sauvignon. Delicious drunk chilled on its own or with seafood grilled fish or chicken salad. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2006 Color: Country: France Region: Languedoc Code: 68080
Dom.la Bastide Syrah-Grenache Douce Folie 07
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A B V: 13% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: France Code: 72486
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