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The american wine industry didn't come into its own until the
1960. Napa Valley led the way in transition from homemade
prohibition era wines and standard table wines to the mature
wines for today's sophisticated palate.
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All over the world, French wines are considered exceptional, especially the wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy. In the recent years, California has been producing notable wines, comparable to the best French, Italian and German 'Grands Crus'. A young industry in both Australia and New Zealand, wine making has taken root in the well drained soils of the two countries, becoming a key player in the global wine market.
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Wine had to earn the love of Australians, who for years only knew the fortified wines of England and preferred to drink beer. Now wine making here is a blossoming industry. The delicate aromatic wines of Australia are unique and express the low fertility soils of the region.
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This estate has a rich history and vineyards predating the 17th century. A cooperage on site supplies many wineries with finest French-oak barrels. Barrel making is featured in detail.
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The history of Château Margaux goes back to the 12th century. Wine making methods have changed over the centuries, but the memories are kept alive in the estate's antique wine collections.
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Located in the village of Pouillac, this estate is known for creating some of the best clarets in the world. It has transformed the region, bringing agricultural innovation and the arts to Bordeaux.
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Geography of the narrow mountainous islands of New Zealand divides the country into warmer and cooler regions, each optimal with climate for a specific grape varietal. The greatest wine producing regions are Marlborough, Hawkes Bay and Gisborn, while Auckland is the historic origin of New Zealand's wine industry.
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The hills and valleys have distinct atmospheric conditions
and are composed of different soils, from volcanic rich soils
to clay. This makes the vineyards of Sonoma Valley a patchwork
of different renowned varietals.
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Fame came to this region when the movie Sideways was filmed in its vineyards. Warm climate and mineral rich soils of Santa Barbara County determine which grapes can be grown and how they are treated to produce dark earthy blends.
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