http://oldcityjava.com Another Food & Beverages Blog Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:43:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en French wine seems to hold a distinction and elegance unmatched with any other country, perhaps because of the rich history of wine, or the romantic associations we have with France. The wines you find in France are bottled with Old World emphasis on the region rather than by grape ... http://oldcityjava.com/index.php/blog/food-and-beverages/alcohol-french-wine/ Italys 20 wine producing regions divide into four sections, each producing some of the finest Italian wines. There are the Northeast regions, Northcentral and Northwest regions, Central regions, and The South and Islands regions. Although there are similarities between these four sections regarding climate, grape varieties, and scientific ... http://oldcityjava.com/index.php/blog/food-and-beverages/alcohol-italian-wine/ California wine accounts for more than 90% of all U.S. wine production! The temperate climate, sun, and rich soil make California an ideal place to grow wine grapes. There are nearly 850 operating wineries in California that harvest from approximately 570,000 acres of grapes! With so many ... http://oldcityjava.com/index.php/blog/food-and-beverages/alcohol-california-wine/ With more than 1900 Australian wine brands or wineries, enthusiasts can savor many different tastes, vintages, and varieties. Being a country that spans the distance between London to Moscow, Australian wine offers extreme diversity from region to region. The several main regions are also divided into sub-regions, each ... http://oldcityjava.com/index.php/blog/food-and-beverages/alcohol-australian-wine/ If you have tasted any German wine, more than likely it came from one of 13 different wine growing regions, each producing unique styles of wine. Although these regions generally use the same grape varietals, each region is known for their individual tastes and methods. Some German wine ... http://oldcityjava.com/index.php/blog/food-and-beverages/alcohol-german-wine/