An alcoholic beverage (or liquor), or an alcohol, is a drink (fermented macerated, distilled or the like) containing ethyl alcohol (or ethanol).
Spirit drink with a minimum sugar content of 100 grams per liter, obtained by flavoring ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin or a distillate of agricultural origin...
Cranberry or canneberge, native to North America, is a shrub which grows in bogs in cold regions. On soils Sphagnum, soaked with water.
Cranberry is a perennial plant that grows wild in acid bogs. The shrub does not exceed 30 cm. Well cultivated, this plant can live over a hundred years.
Cranberry juice, is little used in France, but common in England, North America and Russia, is a component of many cocktails Its tangy taste, astringent and bitter differentiates it from other juices and fruit nectars. Like red wine, it has a certain density of tannins that contain antioxidant compounds.. . .
The counoise is a black grape from Spain used in the south of France,
It is also part of the grape varieties of the Côtes du Rhône appellations, such as the Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, and more, it is also found in Provence and in the South West of France.
Counoise Enso Winery
1416 SE Stark St Portland St Portland Or 97214 Oregon
It is rated Extra variety in DOC Dolcetto d'Acqui, Dolcetto d'Alba, Dolcetto d'Asti, Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba, Dolcetto di Dogliani, Dolcetto d'Ovada, Dolcetto delle Langhe Monregalesi, Langhe Dolcetto, Dolcetto Pinerolo and in Aosta Valley.
It is classified recommended in the Piedmont region and authorized in province of Nuoro ,province of Sassari in Sardinia, in the provinces of Savona (Liguria) and Pescara (Abruzzo). They are also found in small plantations in Australia, Argentina and USA...
Rose Champagne Producers Champagne Region France. Page 15
Champagne, also called champagne, is a French sparkling wine with a protected designation of origin whose regulations required several centuries of gestation. Its name comes from the Champagne region of north eastern France. The geographical demarcation, grape varieties, yields and overall production of champagne are the main characteristics of the appellation.
Drawn mainly from three grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot-Meunier and Chardonnay. Champagne vineyard produces mostly sparkling white wines . . .
Rose Champagne Champagne Morel
93 Rue du Général De Gaulle Les Riceys 10340 Champagne France
Ambucus is a kind of flowering shrub in the family Adoxaceae. The different species are commonly called elder.
That one meets in the temperate to subtropical regions of the world. More common in the northern hemisphere, but it is also found in Australasia and South America.
The leaves of a length of 5 to 30 cm carry large clusters of small white or cream flowers at the end of spring; Followed by clusters of small black, blue-black, or red berries...
Châteauneuf-du-Pape,le vin aux treize cépages 8 pour les vins rouges et 5 pour les vinsblancs
La tradition veut que les vins naissent de treize cépages, chacun apportant sa caractéristique à l’ensemble : couleur, charpente, parfum, fraîcheur ou longévité.
Le Grenache, La Syrah, Le Mourvèdre, Le Cinsault, le Picpoul .
Le Grenache blanc, La Roussanne, Le Bourboulenc, La Clairette, Le Picpoul blanc, Le Picardan . . .
Chateauneuf du Pape White Domaine de Font Michelle
Frontenac is an hybrid grape vine that is a result of research and cross-breeding very cold hardy selection of Vitis riparia by the University of Minnesota. It was released in 1996.
Frontenac gris is a white wine version of Frontenac, introduced in 2003. It started as a single bud mutation of Frontenac, yielding gray, fruit and amber-colored juice. Frontenac blanc will be introduced in 2012 from white fruited mutations found in both Frontenac and Frontenac gris vines in Minnesota and Canada
Frontenac has been used for the production of dry red wines, rose, as well as for fortified wine in the style of port. . .
New Zealand produces mainly white wines, including Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. It also produces wines from Pinot Noir characteristics, with the Syrah.
Northland and Auckland, Historic Heart of New Zealand wines
It is the oldest wine region in New Zealand
It benefits also many vineyards that numbers are 93, with nearly 436 references.
Among which were found the grapes: Arneis, Cabernet Franc,Cabernet Sauvignon,Chambourcin-Red,Chardonnay,Chenin-Blanc,Clairet,Dolcetto,Gewürztraminer,Grenache,Grüner-Veltliner,Malbec,Malbec-Rosé,Merlot,Merlot Rosé,Montepulciano,Petit Verdot,Pinot Grigio,Pinot Gris,Pinot Noir,Pinotage,Pinotage-Rosé,Riesling,Sangiovèse-Red,Sauvignon Blanc,Sémillon,Syrah,Syrah Rosé,Verdelho,Viognier.
As well us found some wines from traditional method and assemblies Red and white wines, and fortified wines like ports.
The first New Zealand vineyard in this region was planted in 1819 by British settlers. But as in the rest of the country, the production of traditional wine disappeared in favor of development of wines known as "fortified" (Porto)
Several vineyards are still in this region. But with the high rainfall in region, the wine is not more really practiced and wines houses prefer vivified grapes from southern regions.
Since 1990s, traditional viticulture is gradually returns.
However Northland remains the smallest wine region of New Zealand.
It is consists of two regions, Kaitaia region, on the west coast of the North Island, and the area of Islands Bay on the northeast coast and Whangarei district.
Auckland
You can discover first vineyards from twenty minute drives to Auckland.
We found some of the most famous New Zealand vineyards, and is an opportunity for a day of vacation to Henderson, Kumeu and Huapai regions located to the north west of Auckland.
Waiheke Island, a half hour by ferry, is a paradise destination for a day or a weekend it is became an area known for these blended wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Without doubt, the one closest region of Bordeaux wines.
But Auckland region produces other varieties, with equal success.
Among the varieties produced in this region have found the Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Semillon, Viognier, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Roussanne, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Grüner-Veltliner-, Dolcetto .
Matakana, an hour drive from the north of Auckland, Matakama region also attracts enthusiasts tourists for wine and stunning scenery.
In this picturesque region, we find more than thirty vineyards and olive groves.
The famous Farmers Market Matakana Village offers locally grown and produced foods and attracts restaurateurs in the region, to the delight of tourists.
Locals and tourists gather to enjoy what the village and the environment can offer. Stay in a B & B and visit the local wineries for wine tasting.
Matakana is also the gateway to the beaches on the east coast, or we have found some fishing villages and regional parks that surround the area. Matakana is a unique place to visit or stay. A special place, that everyone loves.
The Fifth Path
Address book of wines references
It is a companion for anyone wishing to contact a vineyard to buy wines at the property online and by Internet according to the grape variety or appellation and to find the wine that corresponds to his tastes or a one-time need with a property price.
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