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
and is licenced under the terms of the
GNU Free Documentation Licence.
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In this categoryGroote Post Chenin Blanc 2006
Light bodied dry white wine with elegant nuances of green apple and guava. Easy drinking and perfect during the warmer summer months [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: unspecifie Country: South Africa Region: Swartland Code: 66873
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2011
Alc 13% A bright, full-style Chenin Blanc with a tropical fruit-salad palate and green apple flavours. A very good length and body for this vintage and, as it is bottled under screw cap, will preserve its freshness and verve for a good few years to come. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2011 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75760
Groote Post Merlot 2010
Warm elegant nose with hints of black soft fruits and whiffs of mint. The flavour is an explosion of blueberries, blackberries, plums and chocolate and a lingering persistent finish. 14. 5% alc. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75735
Groote Post Pinot Noir 2008
The old world style with a hint of spice, thatch and cherry on the nose and a pleasing palate of cherries, mulberries and fruit pastilles. Gentle yet luscious and full, it has developed ifs traditional savoury Pinot Noir characters. Awarded 4 stars, Platter 2010 [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 74927
Groote Post Pinot Noir 2009
13. 5% alc. This is a fine vintage from this famous old wine estate and for the first time the style leans noticeably towards good burgundy. A dark fruit, red cherry and cranberry fruit delivering with savoury flavours interlaced with silky, supple tannins. Excellent value. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2009 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75726
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Aoromas and flavours of fresh cut grass and juicy grapefruit. This rich fruit is excellently complimented by a fine vain of natural acidity typical of the cool Darling Hills region on the West coast of the Cape. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: Country: South Africa Region: Swartland Code: 66890
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2009
This typical flintstone mineral Chardonnay from the Darling Hills on the Cape West Coast is packed with marmalade and ginger flavours, and crisp citrus backbone, and has a long finish. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74900
Groslet Rosé 08 La Haute Vrignais
The origin of its name is from the colour of the grape which is black like the 'grolle', a crow in old French. This rose is low in alcohol, rustic in style, very fruity, light,lively and easy to drink. Vinification at low temperatures gives the wine rose and candy aromas, and a taste of strawberries, raspberries and almonds. [read on...]
A B V: 12% Vintage: 2008 Color: rose Country: France Region: Loire-Atlantique Code: 72599
Groslot Rosè VDP Val de Loire 2008
The origin of its name is from the colour of the grape which is black like the 'grolle', a crow in old French. This rose is low in alcohol, rustic in style, very fruity, light,lively and easy to drink. Vinification at low
temperatures gives the wine rose and candy aromas, and a taste of strawberries, raspberries and almonds. [read on...]
A B V: 12% Vintage: 2008 Color: rose Country: France Region: Loire-Atlantique Code: 71834
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