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Wine regions of Germany: Saxony

Location Saxony is a state in Eastern Germany. It’s the tenth largest German state by area, with the largest cities being Leipzig and Dresden. The state is known for its wine, food, and its capital, Dresden. Saxony is also home to the world-renowned porcelain factories of Meissen and Nymphenburg. Climate Like with all wine regions in Germany, the climate is varied. Cold winds from the east affect some areas, and summers are generally warm. Winters can be cold, but there is little rain in the summer months. The region has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. History… Read more

Wine regions of Hungary: Duna

The Duna region is the most important in Hungary, with the largest total vineyard area and the longest wine history – dating back over a thousand years. The Duna region is the most important in Hungary, with the largest total vineyard area and the longest wine history – dating back over a thousand years. The warm and dry climate combined with light, fertile soils are ideal for growing vines. There are primarily two distinct subregions: the northern part of Transdanubia which includes some great vineyards around Budapest like those in Etyek-Buda and Szentgothárd, near the Austrian border; and the southern… Read more

Wine regions of New Zealand: Gisborne

Gisborne is a valley in the northeastern corner of New Zealand’s North Island. Gisborne is a town located in the valley of the same name on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. Gisborne is also called Eastland because it’s located literally just to the east of quite a few other places. To clarify, Gisborne isn’t an island—it’s a place that can be found on one. It’s also not a city or even exactly a region, but rather a district (which is basically like your average county). The volcanic soils and cool climate produce a distinctive range of wines.… Read more

Wine regions of Argentina: San Juan

San Juan is located in the west-central part of Argentina. San Juan’s wine-producing region is bordered by the provinces of Mendoza, La Rioja, San Luis, and Catamarca. To the west is the Andean mountain range, which includes Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in all of South America at 22,841 ft (6,962 m). The Ríos Grande de San Juan and Jachal Rivers feed this desert oasis that receives only 7 inches (18 cm) of rain a year. Though San Juan gets much less rainfall than neighboring Mendoza—which averages 14 inches (35 cm)—this province has deep waterways flowing through it and a… Read more

Wine regions of the United States: Pennsylvania

Overview America is a land of wine, and Pennsylvania is often considered the epicenter of the industry. Philadelphia has been called “the nation’s second-most-important city,” primarily based on its flagship industry. The state has more than 200 wineries and more than 8,000 acres dedicated to wine-growing (and even more in the federally protected Allegheny National Forest). The oldest registered winery in America can be found in the state capital of Harrisburg, according to Penn State. American Viticulture and American Winemaking Associations put Pennsylvania as number one when it comes to total production volume of wine—it produces almost 20 percent of… Read more

Wine regions of Chile: Limari Valley

The Limari Valley is located on the coast of Chile, midway between La Serena and Coquimbo. The Limari Valley is located on the coast of Chile, midway between La Serena and Coquimbo. This wine region is known for its cool climate with hot days and cold nights, which provides great conditions for producing Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The Latitude is 30°23′ S, Longitude: 71°42′ W. It’s also geographically diverse with microclimates – the valley curls inland from the coast which has a cooler climate than the rest of Chile’s coastal areas. The valley is to the north of the city… Read more

Wine regions of Hungary: North Transdanubia

The North Transdanubia region is a diverse mix of Tokaj, Sopron and Eger. North Transdanubia is one of the six wine regions of Hungary, stretching from Lake Balaton in the west to the country’s border with Slovakia in the east. This diverse region includes the famous Tokaj region and two other smaller sub-regions: Sopron and Eger. The three main areas—Tokaj, Sopron and Eger—are not far from each other, making it ideal to visit all three sub-regions in one trip if you’ve got a few days for a wine tour around this part of Hungary. Sopron is located on the Austrian… Read more

Wine regions of Australia: New South Wales

New South Wales, a wine region on the southeast coast of Australia Looking for the oldest wine region in Australia? Well, the official answer is New South Wales. It was established back in 1780 when convict James Busby returned from a trip to France with his own batch of cuttings and established the first commercial vineyard on Australian soil. The most populous state in Australia, needless to say New South Wales has a lot to offer wine drinkers of all stripes, though its most popular regions are easily the Hunter Valley—an acclaimed spot for premium Semillon—and Mudgee, where you’ll find… Read more

Wine regions of the United States: Missouri

Missouri is one of the United States’s lesser-known wine regions Missouri is one of the United States’s lesser-known wine regions, but it has a long history of winemaking. French settlers were making wine here as early as the 1790s. One of its most famous wines is Norton, an obscure grape variety that many in the wine business pushed for years to have recognized as America’s first grape and wine. While native grapes certainly have a place in American viticulture, there are plenty of other varieties grown in Missouri today. Catawba is another native variety that grows well in Missouri. It’s… Read more

Wine regions of France: Alsace

Location and climate of Alsace Alsace is located in eastern France, bordering Germany and Switzerland. The climate is continental, meaning summers are warm and winters are cold. However, due to the Vosges mountains which border the region on its western side, Alsace has a microclimate with milder temperatures than other regions at similar latitudes. Summers can be sunny and hot, with July averaging highs of 25°C (77°F), but cool nights allow grapes to develop good acid retention. The Vosges mountains also provide shelter from rainstorms coming from the west; this protection comes at a cost though, as winds can be… Read more