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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Vintage: non-vintag Color: unspecifie Country: South Africa Code: 31173
Bourgogne Aligote 2008
Aligote is the secondary grape of Burgundy. Although not as elegant as Chardonnay, in good vintages some excellent wines are made which are very crisp, fresh and thirst quenching. Invariably it is drunk younbg, goes well with oysters and is famous as a perfect wine base for making 'kir'. The aroma of this wine has notes of green apples and limes, with citrus, melon, strawberries on the palate adding to its appeal. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: white Country: France Code: 72042
Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2008
Produced from Chardonnay grapes grown near Auxerre this so called "simple Chablis" style Burgundy is by no means simple or rodinary. The nose is fresh and vivacious with notes of citrus and acacia flowers. The flavour is full and round with hints of white flowers, lemon and brioche. It has real character and quality about it and offers fine value. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: white Country: France Code: 72311
Bourgogne Hantes-Côtes-de-Beaune Blanc VV 09
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A B V: 13% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: France Code: 76517
Bourgogne Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes 2009
The grapes from this specially-selected parcel of mature vines are aged in oak barrels for 9 months after fermentation. The resulting wine is rich yet with well-balanced acidity. [read on...]
A B V: 12.9% Vintage: 2009 Color: red Country: France Code: 76473
Bourgone Rosé 2008
Made from Pinot NOir this delicious, fruity crisp pale rosé makes an excellent and different addition to our extensive rosé wine listing, with mouth watering moreish flavours of crushed raspberries, black cherries and red currents. It is versatile and can be enjoyed as an aperitif or with food especially crab and lobster. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: rose Country: France Code: 72338
Bradgate Cab. Sauv./Merlot 2008
Alc 14% Screw Cap A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (43%) Merlot (41%) and Shiraz (16%). The ripe blackberry Cabernet Sauvignon flavours blend easily with the velvety rich plummy fruit of the Merlot. Shiraz adds a spicy, red berry complexity. Maturation in new and used French oak barrels (expensive!) results in an harmonious integration of soft tannins and fruit. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75621
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Tropical pear flavours of Chenin Blanc compliment the green fig and green pepper intensity of grassy Sauvignoon Blanc, balanced by a crisp elegant finish [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 67047
Bradgate Syrah 2008
Bradgate wines combine the soft accessible fruit of the New World with the elegance of classic wine styles. This Syrah (Shiraz) offers a complex flavour spectrum of violets, sweet ripe plums and wild scrub with nuances of crushed pepper and bay leaf. Maturation in French oak barrique for between 9 and 12 months adds a spicy smokiness, to the savoury fruitcake finish. [read on...]
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