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10:49, 18 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Eiswein (Redirected page to Ice wine) Tag: New redirect
10:47, 18 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Tannins (Redirected page to Tannin) Tag: New redirect
10:46, 18 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Americas (Created page with "'''Americas''' (/əˈmɛrɪkəz/) refers, in the context of wine, to the combined regions of North America and South America, both of which form an important part of the so-called New World of wine. Together they account for a significant share of global wine production and export markets.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 978-1784724030.</ref> == Background == Viticulture across the Am...")
10:42, 18 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page South America (Created page with "'''South America''' is a significant wine-producing continent, with Argentina and Chile among the largest global exporters and Uruguay and Brazil contributing distinct regional identities.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 978-1784724030.</ref> Viticulture has expanded across varied climates, from the high-altitude vineyards of the Andes to the humid plains of southern Brazil....")
10:36, 18 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page North America (Created page with "'''North America''' is a significant wine-producing continent, encompassing the United States, Canada and Mexico. While its global reputation is most closely associated with California, the continent as a whole displays a remarkable variety of climates, grape varieties and winemaking traditions.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 978-1784724030.</ref> == Origins of viticulture == North A...")
10:25, 18 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Fortified wine (Created page with "'''Fortified wine''' is a category of wine to which a distilled grape spirit, usually brandy, has been added. The process of fortification increases alcohol content, influences sweetness levels, and contributes to the longevity of the wine, making these styles distinctive within global viticulture and trade.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> == Background == The origins of fortified wine are...")
10:20, 18 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Barossa Valley (Created page with "'''Barossa Valley''' (/bəˈrɒsə ˈvæli/) is a major wine-producing region in South Australia, internationally recognised for its full-bodied Shiraz and long viticultural heritage. It lies northeast of Adelaide and is regarded as one of the country’s most historically significant and stylistically distinctive regions<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 978-1784724030.</ref>. == Historical ba...")
10:07, 18 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Alsace (Created page with "'''Alsace''' (/ælˈsæs/; French: [alzas]) is a wine region in north-eastern France, situated along the Rhine River between the Vosges Mountains and the German border. It is distinguished by its aromatic white wines, unique history of alternating French and German influence, and a complex patchwork of soils that contribute to highly varied styles.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, p. 21.</ref> == H...")
09:47, 18 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Rhône Valley (Created page with "'''Rhône Valley''' (French: Vallée du Rhône [valɛ dy ʁon]) is a major wine region in southeastern France, extending along the Rhône River from Lyon to Avignon. It is one of the country’s most diverse viticultural areas, encompassing both continental and Mediterranean climates, and is traditionally divided into the Northern Rhône and Southern Rhône.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019,...")
09:43, 18 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Loire Valley (Created page with "'''Loire Valley''' (/lwaʁ va.lɛ/) is a major wine region of France, stretching along the course of the Loire River from the Atlantic coast to the central highlands. It is one of the most diverse viticultural areas in the country, producing a wide range of styles from crisp whites and structured reds to rosés, sparkling wines, and noble sweet wines.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford...")
09:30, 18 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Portugal (Created page with "'''Portugal''' (/ˈpɔːtjʊɡəl/) is a historic wine-producing country in southwestern Europe, recognised for its long tradition of viticulture and the diversity of its grape varieties. Its wines range from internationally renowned fortified styles such as Port wine and Madeira wine to distinctive still reds and whites produced across varied regions.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'',...")
09:12, 18 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Maceration (Created page with "'''Maceration''' (/ˌmæsəˈreɪʃən/) in winemaking refers to the process by which grape solids such as skins, seeds, and occasionally stems remain in contact with the juice or fermenting must. The term derives from the Latin *macerare*, meaning “to soften by soaking”. Maceration is central to the production of red wines and contributes to colour, flavour, aroma, and tannic structure.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford Un...")
18:26, 17 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page French wine (Redirected page to France) Tag: New redirect
18:22, 17 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Full-bodied (Created page with "'''Full-bodied''' is a descriptive term in wine tasting used to characterise wines with substantial weight, richness, and intensity on the palate.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> The expression is commonly applied to red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah, but can also describe certain white wines, including barrel-fermented Chardonnay. It re...")
18:19, 17 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Fuller-bodied (Redirected page to Full-bodied) Tag: New redirect
18:10, 17 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Winemaking (Created page with "'''Winemaking''' refers to the production of wine from cultivated grapes, encompassing the processes that transform harvested fruit into finished wines suitable for consumption. Rooted in ancient agricultural traditions and closely tied to the practice of viticulture, winemaking combines natural fermentation with a range of technical and stylistic decisions that influence a wine’s character, quality, and longevity.<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Sci...")
16:40, 15 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Europe (Created page with "'''Europe''' (/ˈjʊərəp/) is the historical heartland of viticulture, home to some of the oldest and most influential wine-producing traditions in the world<ref>Unwin, ''Wine and the Vine: An Historical Geography of Viticulture and the Wine Trade'', Routledge, 1991, ISBN 978-0415075370.</ref>. Its diverse climates, soils, and cultural histories have shaped a wide range of wine styles and established the concept of Old World wine. == Background == Viticulture...")
16:37, 15 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Pip-to-pulp (Created page with "'''Pip-to-pulp ratio''' refers to the proportion of grape seeds (pips) to the surrounding fleshy interior (pulp) within a grape berry<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications'', 5th ed., Academic Press, 2020, ISBN 978-0128161180.</ref>. This parameter is influenced by grape variety, berry size, growing conditions, and ripeness at harvest<ref>Iland et al., ''Chemical Analysis of Grapes and Wine: Techniques and Concepts'', Patrick Iland Wine Promotions,...")
16:34, 15 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Vitis vinifera (Created page with "'''Vitis vinifera''' (/ˈvaɪtɪs vɪˈnɪfərə/, Latin “wine-bearing vine”) is the principal species of domesticated grapevine cultivated for wine production worldwide, underpinning most classic wine styles and regions.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref> It comprises thousands of named grape variety whose genetic diversity drives differences in flavour, structure and ageing potential.<ref...")
16:26, 15 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page New Zealand (Created page with "'''New Zealand''' (/njuː ˈziːlənd/) is a wine-producing country in the South Pacific Ocean, recognised for its cool-climate viticulture and distinct regional expressions<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 978-1784724030.</ref>. Wine production is concentrated on the North and South Islands, where diverse climates and soils support a wide range of grape varieties<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Compa...")
16:18, 15 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Spain (Created page with "'''Spain''' (IPA: /ˈspeɪn/; Spanish: España [esˈpaɲa]) is one of the world’s largest and most diverse wine-producing countries, with a viticultural history that spans over three millennia.<ref>López, ''Historia del vino en España'', Editorial Crítica, 2010, ISBN 978-8498921050.</ref> Located in south-western Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, Spain’s extensive vineyard area, varied climates, and wide range of indigenous and international grape...")
16:05, 15 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Chile (Created page with "'''Chile''' (/ˈtʃɪli/), officially the Republic of Chile, is a major wine-producing country in South America, recognised for its diverse viticultural regions, stable climate, and growing international presence in the global wine market.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> Located along a narrow strip of land between the Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Chile offers a rang...")
15:55, 15 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Sake (Created page with "'''Sake''' (/ˈsɑːkeɪ/; Japanese: 日本酒, nihonshu) is a traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice, often referred to in English as “rice wine” despite its brewing process differing from that of grape wine. Its production combines elements of brewing and winemaking, and it occupies a distinctive position in the global alcoholic beverage landscape.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2...")
15:45, 15 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Grape wine (Created page with "'''Grape wine''' is an alcoholic beverage produced through the fermentation of the juice of Vitis vinifera and other grape species. Distinguished from other fruit-based wines by its complex balance of sugars, acids, tannins, and aromatic compounds, grape wine holds a central place in global culture, trade, and gastronomy.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> == Backgrou...")
15:39, 15 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Pinotage (Created page with "'''Pinotage''' is a red grape variety originating in South Africa, created in 1925 by crossing Pinot Noir with Cinsaut (then locally known as Hermitage)<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref>. The variety has since become emblematic of South African viticulture and is cultivated both domestically and in smaller quantities abroad. == Background == The development of Pinotage was undertaken...")
15:27, 15 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Rosé wine (Created page with "'''Rosé wine''' is a style of wine characterised by its pink to light red colour, produced through methods that allow limited contact between grape skins and juice. Unlike red wine, which undergoes extended skin maceration, rosé typically involves a shorter extraction period, resulting in lighter tannins and a fresher, more delicate flavour profile<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.<...")
15:11, 15 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Vineyard (Created page with "'''Vineyard''' refers to a cultivated area of land dedicated to the growth of Vitis vinifera or other wine grape species, forming the foundation of viticulture and wine production. Vineyards vary greatly in scale, location, and purpose, but all share the aim of producing grapes of sufficient quality for winemaking.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> == Background == The origins...")
14:54, 15 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Fruit wine (Created page with "'''Fruit wine''' refers to alcoholic beverages produced by the fermentation of fruits other than grapes, using similar winemaking principles adapted to the characteristics of each fruit<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. Common raw materials include berries, stone fruits, apples, pears, and tropical fruits, each imparting distinctive flavour, aroma, and structural profiles. Whil...")
10:28, 15 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs moved page Rice Wine to Rice wine
09:48, 15 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Cape Town (Created page with "'''Cape Town''' is a key centre of viticulture in South Africa, recognised both for its historical role in the country’s wine trade and for its officially designated Wine of Origin (WO) region. Located at the southwestern tip of the African continent, Cape Town combines maritime influence, varied topography, and a long history of grape cultivation to produce wines that contribute significantly to South Africa’s global wine reputation.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''Th...")
09:18, 15 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Chenin Blanc (Created page with "'''Chenin Blanc''' (/ˈʃɛnɪn ˈblɒŋ/; French: [ʃənɛ̃ blɑ̃]) is a white grape variety originating from the Loire Valley in France, where it has been cultivated since at least the ninth century<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref>. Known for its high natural acidity and versatility, it can be made into a wide range of wine styles, from sparkling and dry to sweet and botrytised<ref>Ro...")
09:14, 15 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Rice Wine (Created page with "'''Rice wine''' refers to a category of alcoholic beverages produced through the fermentation of rice, particularly prevalent in East and Southeast Asia. Unlike grape wine, which derives alcohol from the direct fermentation of fruit sugars, rice wine is made by converting the starch in rice into fermentable sugars using mould cultures before fermentation with yeast<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 9...")
09:03, 15 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Asia (Created page with "'''Asia''' is the largest continent in terms of both population and landmass, with a diverse and ancient tradition of fermented beverages that includes rice wines, fruit wines, and distilled spirits alongside a growing presence of grape wine. While grape-based viticulture has historically been limited, the continent has become one of the most significant import markets for wine in the 21st century, with consumption trends increasingly...")
08:51, 15 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page South Africa (Created page with "'''South Africa''' is a wine-producing country located at the southern tip of the African continent, recognised for its diverse climates, varied soils, and a winemaking tradition that dates back to the 17th century<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 978-1784724030.</ref>. Its position between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans creates a range of viticultural zones that support both cool- and warm-climate grape cul...")
10:42, 13 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Cabernet Franc (Created page with "'''Cabernet Franc''' (/ˈkæbərneɪ ˈfrɑːŋk/) is a black-skinned wine grape variety of French origin, widely cultivated for both varietal wines and as a blending component in many of the world’s major wine regions. Known for its moderate tannin levels, aromatic complexity, and adaptability to diverse climates, it is considered one of the foundational grape varieties in Bordeaux wine production<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', Harper...")
09:30, 13 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Pomerol (Created page with "'''Pomerol''' (French pronunciation: [pɔmʁɔl]) is a wine appellation in the Bordeaux region of south-western France, situated on the so-called Right Bank of the Dordogne River. Despite being one of the smallest appellations in Bordeaux, it is renowned for producing some of the most sought-after red wines in the world, predominantly from Merlot with smaller proportions of Cabernet Franc and other permitted...")
15:44, 12 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Bordeaux (Created page with "'''Bordeaux''' (/bɔːrˈdoʊ/; French: [bɔʁdo]) is a prominent wine region in south-western France, centred on the city of the same name along the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. It is recognised as one of the world’s most influential centres of viticulture, noted for its diverse range of appellations and complex blending traditions<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Bea...")
14:02, 12 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Middle Ages (Created page with "Wine in the Middle Ages refers to the production, trade, and consumption of wine in Europe between the 5th and 15th centuries, a period marked by the decline of Roman viticultural systems, the influence of monastic orders, and the gradual emergence of regional wine specialisation. The era saw both continuity and adaptation in viticultural practices, shaped by political, economic, and climatic conditions<ref>Unwin, *Wine and the Vine: An Historical Geography of Viticultur...")
13:54, 12 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Signée method (Created page with "'''Saignée method''' (/sɛɲeɪ/; French: [sɛɲe], meaning “to bleed”) is a winemaking technique in which a portion of juice is drawn off from a vat of red wine must early in the maceration process. The removal of juice concentrates the remaining must, enhancing colour, tannin, and flavour intensity in the red wine, while the separated juice can be used to produce rosé wine<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford...")
13:34, 12 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Poland (Created page with "'''Poland''' is a wine-producing country in Central Europe with a viticultural tradition dating back to the early Middle Ages. Archaeological and written records indicate that vine cultivation and winemaking were established by monastic communities and royal estates as early as the tenth century<ref>McGovern, ''Ancient Wine: The Search for the Origins of Viniculture'', Princeton University Press, 2003, ISBN 978-0691070803.</ref>. While the country’s coo...")
11:50, 12 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Solaris (Created page with "'''Solaris''' is a white grape variety developed in Germany for cool-climate viticulture. It is known for its high resistance to fungal diseases and its ability to achieve high sugar levels even in regions with short growing seasons.<ref>Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC), "Solaris", vivc.de.</ref> The variety has gained particular prominence in northern European wine production, especially in countries such as Sweden and Denmark. == Backgr...")
11:43, 12 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Sovie (Created page with "'''Savoie''' (/sa.vwa/), also known as Vin de Savoie, is a wine region in eastern France situated in the foothills of the Alps near the borders with Switzerland and Italy. Viticulture in this area is shaped by a combination of mountain influences, varied altitudes, and complex geology, producing wines that are often associated with freshness and marked acidity<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 978-1784724030.</ref>...")
23:05, 11 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Savoie (Created page with "'''Savoie''' (/sa.vwa/), also known as Vin de Savoie, is a wine region in eastern France situated in the foothills of the Alps near the borders with Switzerland and Italy. Viticulture in this area is shaped by a combination of mountain influences, varied altitudes, and complex geology, producing wines that are often associated with freshness and marked acidity<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 978-1...")
23:01, 11 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Whole cluster fermentation (Created page with "'''Whole cluster fermentation''' is a winemaking technique in which intact grape bunches, including stems, are fermented without prior destemming. The method has historical roots in traditional European practices and has been revived in recent decades by some producers seeking to influence tannin structure, aroma profile and ageing potential<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. It is...")
22:57, 11 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Whole-bunch fermentation (Redirected page to Whole cluster fermentation) Tag: New redirect
22:48, 11 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Mondeuse Noire (Created page with "'''Mondeuse Noire''' (/mɔ̃.døz nwaʁ/; also known simply as Mondeuse) is a dark-skinned Vitis vinifera grape variety traditionally associated with the Savoie wine region in eastern France. Known for producing deeply coloured, aromatic wines with high acidity and notable tannic structure, it has been cultivated in the Alpine foothills for centuries<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref>. Mode...")
12:23, 11 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Mondeuse Blanche (Created page with "'''Mondeuse Blanche''' (pronounced [mɔ̃.døz blɑ̃ʃ]; French for “white Mondeuse”) is a rare white grape variety from the Savoie region of eastern France, primarily cultivated for wine production.<ref>Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO), “Mondeuse Blanche – Cépage”, inao.gouv.fr. (French original)</ref> Ampelographic and DNA profiling studies have identified it as one of the two parents of the red grape Syrah, the other being...")
12:04, 11 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Monastrell (Redirected page to Mourvèdre) Tag: New redirect
11:57, 11 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Mourvèdre (Created page with "'''Mourvèdre''' (/muːˈvɛdrə/; also known as Monastrell in Spain and Mataro in parts of the New World) is a dark-skinned wine grape variety traditionally associated with the Mediterranean Basin. Believed to have originated in eastern Spain, it is valued for producing deeply coloured wines with high tannin and pronounced phenolic structure, often contributing savoury and spicy notes<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978...")
11:33, 11 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Dureza (Created page with "'''Dureza''' (/dyʁɛ.za/), also known simply as Duret in some historical records, is a dark-skinned wine grape variety native to the Ardèche region of France. Once little-known and sparsely cultivated, it has gained recognition primarily for its role as one of the two parent varieties of Syrah, alongside Mondeuse Blanche<ref>Bowers, Boursiquot et al., “Historical Genetics: The Parentage of Syrah Wine Grapes”, ''Journal of Heredity'', Vol. 93, No...")