Hunter Valley, which locates on the East coast of Australia. The valley sees moderate rainfall throughout the year, most of it comes during the summer months. Though summer could get hot, but with consistent moisture and breeze, the...
Geography and climate Maipo is where it all started for Chilean Wine industry. It is divided into 3 sub-regions which together stretch from the Pacific coastal to the Ande mountain’s foothill: Pacific Maipo, Central Maipo and Alto Maipo....
Geography and climate Casablanca sits very close to the equator, anywhere else on earth would prove too humid and hot for production of quality grapes. Thanks to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean which moderates the region with...
If one region could best represent wines of the world, it would be California boasting the most diverse wine growing and producing region. In its beginning, California has long been known for large quantity low quality wines, only...
Tasted: September, 2010 Out of dozens of wineries in the area, Pessagno was one of the first few I visited. At the time, they were pouring their 2007 Syrah from Idyll Times Vineyard. San Benito county is hot,...
Tasted: Oct 2012 Not cheap at close to $200 bottle, rated 97+ and beautifully crafted. Joseph Phelps has long been a great name in Napa Valley Wine Country. Its signature series: Insignia has been rated consistently in...
Stretching along the western coast of the South American continent, Chile’s population seems to be tucked between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes. Chile is a land of sublime mountains and endless wonderful beaches. Guarded by natural barriers,...
New Zealand’s spectacular wine is produced in ten major wine growing regions spread over 1,600 kilometers (990 mi). The wine culture of the islands can be traced back to colonial times. Surprisingly, the first successful winery was established...
The passionate winemakers of South Africa use a mixture of modern techniques with distinctive traditional, with the results being some of the world’s finest wines. Even with vast expansive regions of vineyards, most aim for top quality, not...
Geography & Climate Home to one of the largest Spanish-speaking populations in the world, Argentina boasts mountains, rich vegetation, dry deserts, jungles, vast steppes, glaciers, rivers, waterfalls and gorgeous beaches. Its geographical formations, and abrupt altitude changes,...
Varietals Red White Shiraz* Riesling Cabernet Sauvignon* Chardonnay* Grenache Semillon Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc Merlot Muscat Viognier *Major varietals Australian wines started out in the low end market, not until the 1980s, Australian wines are showing their...
Supported by a lengthy and troubled tradition, American winemaking has reached a self-evident level of excellence. The wine culture of U.S.A. can be traced back to the early 17th century at the beginning of European colonization. Native vines...
