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 categorySpringfiel Work of Time 2004
To fulfil a yearning to create a top notch 'Bordeaux Blend' Abri Bruwer planted the classic ingredients - Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot in 1992 (they already had Cabernet Sauvignon). Nine years later the vines had matured to produce graqpes with rich concentrated fruit. The grapes were fermented whole with native yeast and was left for five weeks on the skins. A further 18 months in French oak and a further 18 months in bottle and their dream to produce an exceptional wine came to fruition 'A Work of Time' It is unfilted and unfined which may result in a small deposit so the bottle may need decanting. Alc. 14% [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2004 Color: red Code: 75796
Springfield Firefinch Ripe Red 2004
Finches will always choose to devour the ripest, juiciest 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 upfront 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: 14.5% Vintage: 2004 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Overberg Code: 63024
Springfield Life From Stone 2009
Life from Stone is now established as a big selling firm favourite with our customers. This single vineyard originates from the rockiest soil on the Springfield Estate, with resultant struggling vines and huge concentration of fruit. Brilliant greenish in appearance, this is a dramatic wine full of ripe red peppers and passionfruit; developing flavours of minerals and flint in bottle with the added bonus of the 2009 vintage being the best ever. [read on...]
A B V: 12,5% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 74649
Springfield Methode Ancienne 2004
In terms of quality, authenticity and for giving sheer pleasure this is a masterpiece. The vines planted in 1979 have consistently produced fine wine Only 2. 8 hectares were established on a rock-infested outcrop which bears 17-20 barrels of luscious premium Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for two years in new French oak and a further three years in bottles in the Springfield cellars before being released. Unfiltered and unfined. May require decanting. Alc. 13. 5% [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2004 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 75804
Springfield Methode Ancienne Chardonnay 1999
'Made in the ancient style of Burgundy',barrel fermented with natural 'wild' yeast and only released when Abrie Bruwer is satisfied with the quality. Complex and deliciously serious. Sweet toned white peach and honeysuckle fragrances with a vanilla background and limey lees further extending the mouthfilling richness which is brilliantly balanced by vibrant dry acidity. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 1999 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 53146
Springfield Special Cuvée 2009
This wine is produced from 24 year old vines grown on sandy rock formatious in the estates riverine area. It is a richly concentrated wine from the estates prime Sauvignon Blanc site. Treated tenderly in the celler with minimal intervention the full expression of the terrior has been allowed to develope. The resultant wine is a complex sensuous combination of passionfruit and flintiness, with a full mouthfeel and stylish length. A superb wine from a magnificent estste - one of THE best in South Africa who produce thisnquality year after year, with Abrie Bruwer declaring that the 2009 is possibly his best vintage ever. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: non-vintag Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 74658
Springfield Special Cuvee Sauvignon 2004
A slightly fuller style of Sauvignon from one of South Africa’s top producers. The palate displays a medium body, with lemon, gooseberry and fig, there is a delicious ripe acidity giving balance to the wine and nice length on the finish. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2004 Color: unspecifie Country: South Africa Region: Overberg Code: 62294
Springfield The Work Of Time Red 02
To fulfill a yearning to create a top notch ``Bordeaux Blend`` Springfield planted the classic ingredients - Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot in 1992 (they already had Caberney Sauvignon) Nine years later they had matured to produce grapes with rich concentrated fruit. A further 18 months in French Oak an a further 18 months in bottle. Their dream to produce an exceptional wine came to fruition ``A Work of Time`` It is unfilted and unfined which may result in a small deposit so the bottle may need decanting [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2002 Color: unspecifie Country: South Africa Region: Overberg Code: 66751
Springfield Wholeberry Cabernet Sauvignon 08
In the time of our ancestors, grapes were harvested by hand, carried to the cellar in baskets and placed uncrushed into open tanks to ferment with natural (wild) yeasts into wine. This lost tradition has been re-enacted to produce Springfield Whole Berry. No pumps, no crushers and matured in oak barrels for one year. The result is a velvety wine with softer tannins and classical varietal characteristics. It is unfiltered and unfined so a deposit may result which might require decanting. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 74683
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