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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GNU Free Documentation Licence.
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In this categoryTyrrel
A lively, fresh wine characterised by the grassy aromas of the Sauvignon Blanc with clean lemon citrus Semillon flavours on the palate. The Semillons fuller palate structure has added weight to the wine, which has good length of flavour and ends with a zesty, citrus finish. [read on...]
A B V: 11.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: white Country: Australia Region: New South Wales Code: 72702
Tyrrell
Intense colour with purple hues, the nose demonstrates aromas of black Cherries and wild berriesand some spice. The palate is intense and rich with dark plum and tannins. A fruit driven style with no obvious oak overpowering on the fruit. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: Australia Region: New South Wales Code: 72729
Tyrrell Chardonnay 2007
Pale straw gold in colour, exhibiting all the varietal characteristics you expect from a Tyrell's Chardonnay. Peaches and stone fruits abound on the nose and palate while the subtle use of oak combines well for a refreshing but full mouth feel. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: white Country: Australia Region: New South Wales Code: 72711
Tyrrell`s Old Winery Verdello 2005-6
Pale straw yellow with a hint of lime green this Australian Verdelho has a wonderful rich tropical fruit and honey flavours complemented by a crisp lemony finish. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2005 Color: white Country: Australia Region: Victoria Code: 66343
V.S.O.P. 4yrs Calvados Pays d'Auge
Four years minimum ageing in oak casks give Château du Breuil Calvados V. S. O. P. softness and balanced amber colour. The fruity elegance of an "Apellation Pays d'Auge Controlee" Calvados. [read on...]
A B V: 40% Vintage: non-vintag Color: unspecifie Country: France Region: Calvados Code: 73198
Van der Hum 75cl 25pc
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A B V: 25% Vintage: non-vintag Color: unspecifie Country: South Africa Code: 70400
Vidal Estate Syrah 2002
Grapes for this wine come from the prestigious Gimlett Gravels region of Hawkes Bay. A deep crimson red colour, it has a lovely black cherry, pepper and violet aromas. The palate shows sweet ripe fruit and soft, supple and approachable tannins. This wine won the champion Syrah trophy the highly respected 2003 Air New Zealand Wine Awards. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2002 Color: Country: New Zealand Code: 59053
Vidal Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Lime, gooseberry and grasy aromas lead into a palate that is full of fresh tropical fruit annd lemon flavours. A lively natural acidity and crisp finish balances this mouthfilling wine. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2008 Color: white Country: New Zealand Region: Marlborough Code: 71451
Vidal Sauvignon Blanc 2009
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Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: New Zealand Region: Marlborough Code: 75188
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