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 categoryBradgate Syrah 2009
A complex flavour spectrum of violets, sweet ripe plums and wild scrub with nuances of crushed pepper and bay leaf. Maturation in new oak barrels for 9-16 months (costly) has added a smokiness to the savoury fruitcake farewell 13. 5% Alc. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2009 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 75630
Bruno Paillard Bouzy Rouge
Still red made from grapes grown in the famous Champagne village of Bouzy. Bottled in 1994. [read on...]
A B V: 12% Vintage: -1 Color: Country: France Region: Champagne Code: 39844
Buiten Sauvignon Blanc Hussey
A new addition and a real stunner. Constantia, in the Cape, is renowned for its fine Sauvignon wines and this is a gem. Pale yellow in colour and a bouquet reminscent of green peppers combined with herbaceous aromas. The flavours are obsolutely delicious - figs, Granny Smith apples, greengage, with a splash of lime. Full bodied, minerally with a long, lingering moorish farewell. Awarded Veritas Double Gold, Old Mutual overall winner. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75874
Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc 2005
80% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Chenin Blanc, 10% Rhine Riesling. This full bodied cuvée offers a variation of fruit charcters including ripe gooseberry, green peppers, green melon and hints of tropical fruit. Due to the character of this Sauvignon based blend, it goes well with any seafood as well as salads and a variety of Mediterranean dishes. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2005 Color: Country: South Africa Region: Constantia Code: 65057
Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc 2010
A fresh, fruity, crisp Sauvignon Blanc dominated blend that is keenly priced. Full bodied, it offers a variation of fruit characters including gooseberry, green peppers, green melon and tropical fruit. Alc 13% [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75865
Buitenverwachting Christine 2006
Christine is iconic in South Africa. It has been at the forefront of "Bordeaux Blends" for many years and consists of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot Petit Verdot and Malbec, offering rich red fruit characters of ripe cherry and blackcurrant with dark chocolate and tobacco undertones. Extremely elegant, hugely rich and complex with a sympathetic gentle integration of French Oak. For the connoisseur. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75022
Buitenverwachting Meifort 2007
Cabernet Sauvignon 60% Cabernet Franc 35% Merlot 5%. Full bodied and complex red 'Bordeaux' blend. Warm and inviting nose and showing elegant plum, red cherries, soft black fruits combined with spicy oak abd tobacco characters. An interesting alternative to Bordeaux. Alc 14% [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75909
Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc 2009
A wonderful Sauvignon Blanc ranked amongst the very best of this vintage. The wine has a pale lemon yellow colour, and a bouquet reminiscent of green figs with hints of gooseberries, grapefruit and lime zest and an infusion of green peppers. Dry, full-bodied with a lingering finish. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75014
Buitenverwachting "1767" Half Litre
A Constantia classic, famed for its sweet wines made from Muscat. Honey, lime marmalade, peaches, ripe apricots, melon and apple characters abound, beautifully balanced by delicious acidity bringing the lovely sweet flavours and mouthfeel into perfect haromny. Blue chesses, fois gras and salty dishes make perfect partners. Also, it makes a perfect end to a meal. Alc. 14. 5% [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: non-vintag Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75891
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