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Wine is an alcoholic beverage made of the fermented juice of grapes. Wine is defined as the produce by the fermentation of the juice of grapes - grapes are naturally, chemically balanced to normally ferment completely without requiring extra sugars, acids, enzymes or other nutrients. Other fruits such as apples, berries and blackcurrants are sometimes also fermented. These, however, are referred to as "apple wine" or "elderberry wine". Non-grape wines are called fruit wine or country wine. Other products made from starch-based materials, such as barley wine and rice wine (sake), are more similar to beers. The English word wine and its equivalents in other languages are protected by law in many jurisdictions.
Languedoc wine (often labeled Vin de Pays d'Oc) is produced in southern France. While "Languedoc" can refer to a specific historic region of France and Northern Catalonia, usage since the 20th century (especially in the context of wine) has primarily referred to the northern part of the Languedoc-Roussillon région of France, an area which spans the Mediterranean coastline from the French border with Spain to the region of Provence. The area has around 700,000 acres under vines and is the single biggest wine-producing region in the world, being responsible for more than a third of France's total wine production.[1] As recently as 2001, the region produced more wine than the entire United States.[2]
Syrah grapes - Syrah is a principle grape in many Languedoc red blends.
- ...during both World Wars the Languedoc region was responsible for providing the daily wine rations given to French soldiers.
- ...that Champagne is a Sparkling wine?
- "Good wine is a necessity of life for me." -- Thomas Jefferson
- "I have often wondered what the vintners buy, one half so precious as the goods they sell" -- Omar Khayyam
| Appellation • Oenology • Winery • Winemaker • Winemaking • Wine tasting • Vintage • Viticulture | |
| Wine styles | Red/White • Rosé/Blush • Sparkling • Dessert • Fortified • Fruit • Ice Wine |
| Notable varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon • Chardonnay • Chianti • Merlot • Pinot Noir • Riesling • Sauvignon blanc |
| Notable regions or countries | Australia • Bordeaux • Burgundy • California • Champagne • France • Germany • Italy |
