Posts Tagged ‘Sauvignon Blanc’
Bolivian Wine
The first Grapevines were planted in Bolivia in the 1560s by Spanish missionaries, which were brought over on Spanish ships. The tropical environment in particular regions really tested some of the Grape varieties, but they found that the high-altitude plains in the Andean mountain served as a very fitting location for viticulture. The first bottle…
Read MoreTurkish Wine
Grapes have been planted in Turkey for more than 10,000 years, but it would take another 3,000 years before they started making Wine with those grapes. The Peninsula of Anatolia in Turkey is the oldest Winemaking area in the country, dating back 7,000 years. Turkey hosts over 1,000,000 ha (2,500,000 acres) of vineyards, producing a…
Read MoreNetherlands Wine
As far back as 968 BC, viniculture was mentioned in what is now within the borders of the Netherlands, in the city of Maastricht. Its modern Wine production took off during the 1970s. Over 180 commercial vineyards are in operation in the Netherlands. Focused in the two main regions of Gelderland and Limburg, with some vineyards…
Read MoreFrench Wine
The story of French Wine began in the 6th century BC when Greek settlers colonised Southern Gaul, The Roman Empire also licensed some of the South of France to produce Wine. We can’t leave France without mentioning the creation of Champagne, the story goes that the now world-famous French monk, Dom Pérignon invented Champagne in…
Read MoreEnglish Wine
England was introduced to Vines back during the Roman Empire, in 43 BC Emperor Claudius began the conquest of the British Isles and with him, he brought along some vines and possibly introduced winemaking at the same time. Heading forward to the 10th century, Vineyards were being planted and Wines were being produced off the…
Read MoreThe Bubbling Elegance of South African Méthode Cap Classique
A Journey Through Its Key Regions. South Africa, a land of breathtaking landscapes and diverse terroirs, has firmly established itself on the global wine map. While the country is renowned for its bold reds and elegant whites, one category that has been quietly stealing the spotlight is Méthode Cap Classique (MCC). MCC is South Africa’s…
Read MoreSparkling Sauvignon Blanc
Wines which carry the name of Sauvignon Blanc will generally deliver quite an interesting character of aromas and flavours. Sometimes people will say it is rather a love or hate relationship though this white grape variety (species: Vitis vinifera) with its aromatic style has a global production and fan base too! “Sauvignon Blanc can sometimes…
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