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The winery industry can be categorized into red and white wine segments. The red wine segment, measured by tonnage of varietals crushed, has grown at a compounded annual rate of 4.7% for 10 years from 1989 to 1998, and a year over year growth rate of 8.2% from 1998 to 1999. Judging by the strong growth rate experienced in the red wine segment, it is reasonable to conclude that the red wine segment is in the growth phase of the life cycle model. In addition, production of red wine varietals which are relatively unknown such as syrah and sangiovese nearly doubled in a year from 1998 to 1999. The white wine segment, however, is at the mature phase of its life cycle as the segment shrunk slightly by 0.42% from 1998 to 1999. Overall, the industry is still at the growth stage lead by growth in the red wine segment.

Great wines can also be dependent on a given mood or occasion. During an East Coast Grape of the Night meeting, a comparison was made between two top Australian Shiraz wines, Molly Dooker Boxer and R Winery First Class. I could not say that one was better than the other. The Molly Dooker Boxer was a thick heavily extracted fruit bomb wine that had a long lingering finish. The R Winery First Class was more subtle, reminding me more of a French style wine, slightly dry in the finish with well defined flavors on the

When people think of French gastronomy wine is an essential component of her culture. While it remains a one of many licit joys the French indulge in, this gluttony is an important image and offering to tourist. Although parts of France greatly rely on the production and manufacturing of wine more than the actual consumption, they still rather enjoy their wine. Oenology in itself is a very interesting study and takes the appreciation of the drink to a whole new level. French wine is much like the French themselves its well-dressed, elegant, never overpowering, and well behaved. Even on the topic of Oenology the variety and quality that France provides is incredible. Two well-known regions, Rhône and Bordeaux, produce the some famous wine names such as Côtes-du-Rhône and Château d 'Yquem. The Côtes-du-Rhône is more earthy and tends to be described as rustic while Château d’Yquem is a sweeter or dry wine, and also holds the record for most expensive wine bought at 117,000$. Avoiding great detail it’s easy to say that the difference starts in the soil that makes the grapes. In a way the wine can be seen as a model for modern production and food by promoting quality and variety, in other words, an optimistic point of view for French food. France is always advancing in food and wine production therefore it is a fair assumption that they will continue to grow together.

Then we have our Merlot a soft tannins, dark fruit, probably the most popular of the reds here in the states. Merlot has dark fruit flavors like Cabernet Sauvignon, but is generally a little rounder and softer. The swirl and taste of this popular wine will leave you with the enhanced flavors of blackberries, blueberries, plums, cassis, and dried cherries combined with chocolate, cedar, and tobacco and sometimes hints of black

The region that I will be picking for this report is the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. It is located in the southern part of the province. It is the second largest wine region with approximately 4000 hectares of vineyards (“Okanagan Wine”, n.d.). The region grows slight more red grapes compared to whites. According to a report by Bremmer (2014), white grape varieties represent 49%, whereas reds represents 51%. Some of the wines that are famous in this location include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc. This location is also suitable to produce icewine every year despite of the excellent cold climate conditions that it has. Each region has different climate and therefore has slightly

It is a complex, deep red from Vampire Vineyards, where they claim that this wine is “sought out by vampire covens seeking to relive the tastes of their mortal lives”. As for the living that are daring enough to try it, it is sure to make them feel more alive than ever. There is a harmonious balance of rich, dark flavors in every glass (or goblet) of this sinister cabernet sauvignon. It holds the essence of dark, sweet cherries as well as decadent chocolate and a spice of anise. Definitely not for the faint of heart!This mellow, white wine is sure to bring out the monsters at your party. This sweet vintage is created by R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia and originates from- where else, but, Romania. It is definitely a party pleaser, with strong notes of apple, pear, and fig and a crisp finish. If you’re looking to start the party before dusk, this a wonderful wine for early or late afternoon, and pairs beautifully with light appetizers and tapas. With this wine as an opening beverage, you’re sure to have a howling good time!When it comes to wine, it is important to pick your poison wisely. If you have chosen POIZIN, a zinfandel provided by Armida Winery in Sonoma County, you have made a great decision. The label displays a sinister, deep red skull and

The Cabernet Sauvignon grape is planted all different continents under a multitude of climate conditions. Although it is diverse it takes longer to reach its peek than other grapes such as cabernet Franc or Merlot. It also reaches its fullest potential in major growing regions like Napa here in North America or Bordeaux. Usually made to be produced in the more expensive wines it can also be found in more affordable wines.

Although France is known at the mother country as a whole, there are still some regions that are more productive and successful at making and distributing wine. Alsace, Beaujolais, and

There are many types of wines that fall into the Vinifera family. For example, one of the most popular is Chardonnay. This is a hardy wine that offers high quality and great flavor. Another popular option is white Riesling. This is another wine that is a high quality wine and it is usually considered sweeter than other wines.

For Bordeaux Wine, the best dishes would be Oysters, Pauillac Lamb and Duck with mushrooms. (terrior 2013).

Ernest Hemingway once said, “Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing.” More simply and literally put, wine is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of grapes. Wine making and drinking dates to thousands and thousands of years ago. In fact, the earliest record of vinification, or wine making, is placed in the Bible in Genesis 9:20-21 where it states that Noah planted a vineyard and drank wine produced from it around 4100 B.C. Over the years, people have experimented making different types of wines with different kinds of grapes, which have been split into 4 categories. These categories are Wild Vine, Indistinct Vitis Vinifera, Distinct Vitis Vinifera and Hybrids. These different types of wines have been divided into 5 different classifications which are Table Wine, Sparkling Wine, Dessert Wine, Fortified Wine and Aromatized Wine. Concurrently, these different wines are made in several different locations around the world. The top producing wine country is Italy with the United States falling not too far behind in 4th place. The wine that I will be focusing on in this paper is Syrah while the location is Santa Barbara, California. I will also speak about Syrah in relation to Santa Barbara and its significance on the region.

Red Zinfandel is an “American Classic” wine. Until recently, Zinfandels was marked as a "mystery grape" in California as the origin was unknown. Through the recent Ampelography studies, it has been discovered that the Zinfandel grape is genetically identical to Italy 's Primativo and to an ancient Croatian variety known as Crjenak Kastelanski. The zinfandel grapes actual origin is in Italy but is now primarily grown in California. Zinfandel grapes grow best in cool, coastal locations which California has a lot of. Differences in vine vigor and grape cluster size tend to separate the Croatian and Italian vines as it has Zinfandel flavor profiles are greatly affected by cultivation, terroir, and winemaking process. This has led Zinfandels in the America to develop its own independent history based on its particular flavor profile, name, history, and style. It is believed that the California Zinfandel probably originated in Croatia. On wine labels, U.S. regulations require that Zinfandel and Primitivo be identified separately.

During my young and foolish years, I was a confirmed wine snob; at least as it applied to the red wines I drank. If they didn?t come from Bordeaux, France, I didn?t consider them worthy. Typically, my purchases would feature wines from M?doc, Margaux, Pauillac, Saint Emilion, Pomerol and Graves. This all changed in my late forties, I was gifted with several bottles of red wine from various countries including Australia, Chile and the United States (California). Begrudgingly, I accepted the fact that good red wine needn?t come from France.

Although the Napa Valley is small in nature with a length of around thirty miles long and only a few miles wide in distance, the valley is replete with numerous diverse microclimates and soil types which leads to the cultivation of a variety of high quality wine grapes. Many wines that are grown in this area include Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir. Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and Merlot. Napa Valley enjoys a dry Mediterranean climate which allows for a high quality of premium grapes. ("Napa Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA).")

89% of wine produced in Bordeaux is red (called "claret" in Britain), with sweet white wines (most notably Sauternes), dry whites, rosé and sparkling wines (Crémant de Bordeaux) collectively making up the remainder.