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 categoryElgin Vignier 2009
Elgin Vintners is a small group of wine estates who have grouped together to produce and sell their wines, each estate specializing in a seperate grape variety. Elgin is the centre of the apple growing region in the Cape where Appletizer was first produced and the cool climate is perfect for producing excellent Viognier white wine. Pale gold colour with an exotic fruity bouquet of apricots and white peaches. The flavour is rich and full in the mouth with delicious complexity a lime and citrus freshness with a very gentle discreet broading of flavours because of a brief sojourn in French oak. The farewell is balanced, crisp and long. Perfect with sushi, Thai food, spicy dishes and chicken with lemon sauce. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74988
Esk Valley Blk Label Pinot Gris 07
This is a rich and full bodied style of Pinot Gris. On the nose the wine is reminiscent of ripe pears with hints of pineapple, while on the palate it is rich and satisfying, testomony to the excellent fruit that was used in its production. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2007 Color: white Country: New Zealand Code: 69592
Esk Valley Blk Label Sauvignon Blanc 05
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Vintage: 2005 Color: unspecifie Country: New Zealand Code: 62155
Esk Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc 08
This is a full bodied and rich style of Sauvignon Blanc. The warmer nature of the region provides the wine with an amalgam of ripe tropical fruit flavours. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2008 Color: white Country: New Zealand Region: Hawkes Bay Code: 73468
Farnel Pays d'Oc
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A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: France Code: 75249
Firefinch Ripe Red 2007
Finches will always choose to devour the ripest, juciest and sweetest grapes. Springfield pickers follow these birds from vineyard to vineyard to pick the Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Ruby Cabernet for this wine. Fruit driven nose is in front and pronounced. The tannins firm but inviting. A must with pasta or chill for 15 minutes and enjoy with al fresco summer lunches. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 74719
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
Firefinch Sauvignon Blanc 2010
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 harvest. Don't be deceived by such an inexpensive price. As Abi Bruwer put it 'grown with dedication, made with passion with a delicious result!' Green peppers, gooseberries and passionfruit flavours abound with a long crisp fruity farewell. The terrific 2010 vintage is the best so far. Alc. 12. 5% [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 76187
Fleurie 2008 Gry Sablon
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A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: France Code: 72694
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