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Wines of Bordeaux, France

Far to the west edging the Atlantic ocean lies one of the most important wine regions in the world, Bordeaux.  The province is named after the port-city Bordeaux, and it is home to over 10.000 wine producers together...

Wines of Ribera Del Duero, Spain

Geography & Climate Ribera Del Duero finds itself in the heart of Castilla y Leon commune with a short drive to Rioja from the East and Rueda to the West.   Vineyards in this region grow along the...

Wines of Patagonia, Argentina

Geography & Climate From the most northernly region of Salta, where conditions are harsh, 1200 miles south of it is Patagonia.  Patagonia shares little similarity with Salta.  Although Patagonia also has its back against the Andes mountain, snow-capped...

Wines of Mendoza, Argentina

Geography & Climate Mendoza locates just in the central of Argentina with its back against the Andes mountain.  Many wineries find themselves thousands of feet above sea level.  Similar to Salta, Mendoza has a somewhat dessert like climate,...

Wines of Salta, Argentina

Geography & Climate Salta is Argentina’s most northernly wine region, it borders both Bolivia and Paraguay to the north.  Vineyards are planted at 5500 feet and some at over 9000 feet.  Although, the land isn’t rich with organic...