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16:2616:26, 15 August 2025 diff hist +3,558 N 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..."
16:1916:19, 15 August 2025 diff hist +3 Spain →See also current
16:1816:18, 15 August 2025 diff hist +7,302 N 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..."
16:0616:06, 15 August 2025 diff hist 0 Chile →See also current
16:0516:05, 15 August 2025 diff hist +5,021 N 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..."
15:5515:55, 15 August 2025 diff hist +3,480 N 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..." current
15:4515:45, 15 August 2025 diff hist +3 Grape wine →See also current
15:4515:45, 15 August 2025 diff hist +3,439 N 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..."
15:3915:39, 15 August 2025 diff hist +3 Pinotage →See also current
15:3915:39, 15 August 2025 diff hist +3,239 N 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..."
15:2815:28, 15 August 2025 diff hist +3 Rosé wine →See also current
15:2715:27, 15 August 2025 diff hist +3,393 N 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.<..."
15:1115:11, 15 August 2025 diff hist +1 Vineyard →See also current
15:1115:11, 15 August 2025 diff hist +3,145 N 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..."
14:5414:54, 15 August 2025 diff hist +3 Fruit wine →See also current
14:5414:54, 15 August 2025 diff hist +3,942 N 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..."
10:2810:28, 15 August 2025 diff hist +23 N Rice Wine Winosaur moved page Rice Wine to Rice wine current Tag: New redirect
10:2810:28, 15 August 2025 diff hist 0 m Rice wine Winosaur moved page Rice Wine to Rice wine current
10:2510:25, 15 August 2025 diff hist +52 South Africa →Varieties current
10:2410:24, 15 August 2025 diff hist 0 Cape Town →See also current
10:2410:24, 15 August 2025 diff hist +142 Cape Town No edit summary
09:4809:48, 15 August 2025 diff hist +3,416 N 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..."
09:1909:19, 15 August 2025 diff hist +12 Chenin Blanc →Geography current
09:1809:18, 15 August 2025 diff hist +2 Chenin Blanc →See also
09:1809:18, 15 August 2025 diff hist +3,590 N 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..."
09:1409:14, 15 August 2025 diff hist +3 Rice wine →See also
09:1409:14, 15 August 2025 diff hist +4,153 N 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..."
09:0309:03, 15 August 2025 diff hist +5 Asia →See also current
09:0309:03, 15 August 2025 diff hist +4,284 N 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..."
08:5108:51, 15 August 2025 diff hist +8,556 N 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..."

10:4610:46, 13 August 2025 diff hist +20 Cabernet Franc →Geography current
10:4210:42, 13 August 2025 diff hist +4 Cabernet Franc →See also
10:4210:42, 13 August 2025 diff hist +5,369 N 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..."
09:3009:30, 13 August 2025 diff hist +5,828 N 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..." current

16:1116:11, 12 August 2025 diff hist +5 Bordeaux →See also current
15:4415:44, 12 August 2025 diff hist +9,496 N 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..."
15:0415:04, 12 August 2025 diff hist −63 Middle Ages →See also current
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14:0214:02, 12 August 2025 diff hist +3,220 N 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..."
13:5513:55, 12 August 2025 diff hist −5 Signée method →See also current
13:5413:54, 12 August 2025 diff hist +2,481 N 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..."
13:3413:34, 12 August 2025 diff hist +5,476 N 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..." current
11:5311:53, 12 August 2025 diff hist +4 Solaris →Background current
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11:5011:50, 12 August 2025 diff hist +2,658 N 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..."
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