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 categoryTeofilo Reyes Crianza 2001
This is the best vintage to come from Ribera for a while. It is a blend of 97% Tempranillo and 3% Albillo and has been matured in both French and American oak barrels fo 18 months It has a silky structure, ripe tannins and soft red aromas and blackberries on the palate with very discrete oak in the background. Concentrated and already showing maturity. This wine will continue to repay keeping to 2012 [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2001 Color: Country: Spain Code: 61287
Terra Sana Organic Blanc 2005
Here you have an organic wine that is affordable, and available with consistent quality. It is, today, a definite benchmark. Made from top quality grapes selected in the region of Les Charentes. Ugni Blanc, Colombard and a little Sauvignon Blanc, the have produced a delicious, very fruity, fresh crisp aromatic wine. [read on...]
A B V: 12% Vintage: 2005 Color: Country: France Region: Languedoc Code: 65865
Terre de Frigoule Syrah Rouge 2007
Syrah (or Shiraz) has become one of the most popular grape varieties among wine enthusiasts. This chestnut was discovered at a recent Ardeche tasting and we immediately ordered most of the limited stock available. Red and black fruits on the nose follow onto the palate to blend mocha and a hint of peppery spice with the added benefit of being really pocket friendly. A wine that offers a lot for your money. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: France Code: 74092
Terre de Murier Merlot 2007
Two years bottle age has allowed this classis Merlot to develop its considerable early potential to the full. It is now drinking extremely well with a wonderful mulberry and cherry bouquet and rich black fruit and . [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: France Code: 74101
The Foundry Grenache Blanc
The Foundry is a small winery dedicated to producing wines of outstanding quality, purity and authenticity, as this absolute gem bears out. It expresses the small but concentrated crop of grapes harvested in ideal weather conditions experienced in 2010. The perfectly ripe fruit was hand picked before undergoing fermentation in quality French oak casks. where it remained for 7 months before bottling. This excellent vintage has produced floral aromas with hints of lemon cream and white stone fruit. The palate rich with focused pure fruit minerally mid-palate and a long finish with a citrus tang. Awarded a maximum 5* by prestigious Platter in South Africa. Ideal with scallops,Asian and Thai food and fish other than shell-fish. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74970
The Foundry Syrah
Refined fresh dark fruits on the nose. The palate is sophisticated with delicious dark fruits, spicy pepper and just a hint of chocolate, showing a freshness and purity on the finish. [read on...]
A B V: 14,5% Vintage: 2005 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 74953
The Islander Chardonnay 2008
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A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: white Country: Australia Region: South Australia Code: 73085
The Islander Shiraz 2005
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A B V: 14% Vintage: 2004 Color: red Country: Australia Region: South Australia Code: 73068
The Old Mans Blend Red 2009
A down to earth, easy drinking red which is soft and smooth. Being Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, the nose has a feint touch of white pepper and spice with abundant berry and rich plum flavours on the palate. A value for money wine that is perfect to share. Everyone has a favourite Old Man in their life! [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2009 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 74944
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