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 categoryMâcon Village Blanc 2009
An easy drinking well priced burgundy with a grapy bouquet and a fine honeyed flavour with a suggestion of the exotic lychees and apricots. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: France Code: 73840
Mâcon Villages Blanc 2007
A classic white Macon with a superior Villages Appellation. It incorperates everything classical and fine expected of a wine of this great stucture. Unoaked both bouquet and palate have nuauces of mango, butterscotch and dried peach, full in the mouth, powerful yet elegant. A very fine bottle on any dinner table. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2007 Color: white Country: France Code: 72050
Mâcon Villages Blanc, Vieilles Vignes 2006
A really outstanding Macon with the superior Villages appellation and produced from grapes grown on very old vines. A very complex flavour of acacia honey, muscat, brioche, dried apricots and mango carries over the palate, with a long satisfying farewell. Delicious. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2006 Color: white Country: France Code: 72069
Mâcon Vinzelles Les Morandes 2008
A charming wine of medium weight with a delicate bouquet of fresh herbs, white flowers and lemons and fruity racy flavour with a velvety finish. A pleasing versatile wine that works equally well as an aperitif or with fish and poultry in light sauces. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: non-vintag Color: white Country: France Code: 73806
Meinert Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
A refreshing well balanced Cabernet Sauvignon with elegance, not heavy on the palate but appetizing and an exciting mix of red berries, cherry, spicy toasty oak and a hint of liquorice and a crisp come-back-for-more finish. Alc. 14%. Screw cap. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 75682
Meinert Merlot 2008
An elegant fruity and soft Merlot with the classical Meinert tomes with redcurrant, mint (the Meinert signature), spice and mineral aromas and a smooth crisp finish. 2008 is a good follow to the 2006 vintage. There is an enduring combination of subtleness and power with the rich ripeness balancing the ripe tannins and luxurious texture. Alc. 14%. Screw Cap. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 75691
Meinert White Merlot 2009
This is really an unusual rarity - a dry White Merlot! Martin Meinert came across this wine whilst travelling in Switzerland and was introduced to a wine made from Merlot in Italy. He then introduced this to South Africa. Barrel fermented and with the feintest onion skin colour, the flavour is unique. Very fruity, concentrated, flinty, buttery and complex with plenty of character. The finish is long and satisfying. Alc. 12% [read on...]
A B V: 12% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 75718
Merlot 2006 Meinert
An elegant fruity and soft merlot with the classical Meinert tones,with redcurrant, mint spice and mineral aromas and a smooth crisp finish. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2006 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 74467
Merlot Paysage 2009
Soft, round fruity red with a silky character, typical of Merlot. Plummy with a touch of mint and soft rich tannins. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Code: 74075
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