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Saxony, the third-smallest German wine region, is primarily located along the banks of the Elbe River. It is also one of only two German wine regions located within the boundaries of the former East Germany. Officially located within the German federal state of Saxony, this wine region is sometimes referred to as “the Elbe Valley.” ***Subscribe to our Channels for more: *** ► YouTube: https://www....

The German wine region of Saale-Unstrut, located almost entirely within the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt, is defined primarily by two rivers – the Saale and the Unstrut. It is also the northernmost of all of Germany’s wine regions, meaning that the most popular wines here are those that thrive in cooler climates. ***Subscribe to our Channels for more: *** ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/...

Rheinhessen is the largest of the 13 German wine regions, occupying the left bank of the Rhine between Worms and Bingen. It is officially located in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate, although prior to World War II, it was located in the federal state of Hesse. ***Subscribe to our Channels for more: *** ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BEVERAGETRADENETWORK ► iTunes: https://itunes.a...

Rheingau is one of the 13 German wine-growing regions, notable primarily for its superior Riesling wines. Overall, Rheingau is the German wine-growing region that has the highest proportion of Riesling production (78.8%) as a percentage of all wine produced. Other wines play only a minimal role in the region’s wine culture, including Spatburgunder (12.2%) and Müller-Thurgau (1.6%). ***Subscribe to...

The historic region of Baden in southwestern Germany is the third-largest wine region in the country. It is also the longest wine region in Germany, stretching nearly 400 kilometers (250 miles) from the north of the country all the way to Lake Constance in the south. The Baden wine region is known particularly for its Pinot (including Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc) wines. Wines from Baden...

Palatinate is the second-largest of the 13 German wine regions. Prior to the early 1990s, it was known officially as Rhine Palatinate. The wine region of Palatinate and the federal state of Palatinate overlap, but the wine region accounts for only 5% of the total area of the much larger federal state. The region of Palatinate consists of an 80- kilometer stretch of wine growing land. ***Subscribe...

The name of the famous German wine producing region Mosel comes from the Mosel River, which winds through this part of Germany. Three river valleys – the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer – account for the unique topography and growing conditions of the Mosel region, which is world-famous for its production of Riesling wines. ***Subscribe to our Channels for more: *** ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/B...

Mittelrhein (literally, “Middle Rhine”) is one of the 13 German wine-growing regions, located along a 120-kilometer stretch of the famous Rhine river. The Middle Rhine is commonly thought of as the touristy portion of the Rhine, and probably the wine growing region that most foreigners think of when they think about German wine. Moreover, Mittelrhein is located to arguably the most famous German w...

Franconia, located in the north west of the German federal state of Bavaria, is one of the 13 German wine-growing regions. It is the only official wine region in Bavaria, and is most located around the capital Würzburg along the Main River in Lower Franconia. ***Subscribe to our Channels for more: *** ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BEVERAGETRADENETWORK ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/u...

Located in the valley of the river Ahr (a tributary of the Rhine river), Ahr is one of the smallest of Germany’s 13 wine regions. It is located within the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate and is the world’s northernmost wine region with red wine grape production. The region is known particularly for its Pinot Noir (known in Germany as Spatburgunder) wines, as well as its Portugieser and Riesl...

Bergerac is a wine region located in southwest France. To the immediate west of Bergerac is the legendary wine region of Bordeaux. The most prominent wineries of Bergerac can be found in the Perigord region, which is revered for its culinary traditions such as black truffles and foie gras. ***Subscribe to our Channels for more: *** ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BEVERAGETRADENETWORK ► iTu...

Languedoc-Roussillon, located in southern France, is a large, diverse wine region that spans the area along the Mediterranean coastline from the French border with Spain all the way to Provence. In fact, Languedoc-Roussillon is the single largest wine producing region in the world, accounting for more than 33% of all French wines produced. By way of comparison, Languedoc-Roussillon annually produc...

Savoy (also known as Savoie) is located in the eastern part of France, close to the national border with Switzerland and just south of Lake Geneva. The region boasts an alpine landscape, and that means vineyards are often scattered between lakes and hills, and found high up on slope sides. The cooler alpine temperatures mean that the most prolific wines in Savoy are fresh, crisp white wines. ***Su...

The Loire Valley wine region, located in central France along the Loire River and its tributaries, is famed for its dry, white wines such as Sancerre and Pouilly- Fumé. The wine region is filled with vineyards, farmland and beautiful chateaux. Overall, the Loire Valley – which includes famous towns as Orleans, Tours and Nantes – is approximately two-thirds the size of Bordeaux. ***Subscribe to our...

The Rhône wine region, located in southern France, largely follows the path of the Rhône River, which flows north to south for about 150 miles from Lyon in the north to the Rhône Delta near the Mediterranean coast. The region boasts several famous wine legends, including Hermitage, Côte Rôtie and Châteauneuf- du-Pape. ***Subscribe to our Channels for more: *** ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/us...

Corsica, a remote island in the Mediterranean, is the one French wine region that perhaps owes as much to the Italian winemaking tradition as the French winemaking tradition. Part of that has to do with the island’s location – it is 90 kilometers west of Italy but 170 kilometers southeast of France. It was only in 1769 that the island finally came under French control. ***Subscribe to our Channels...

Champagne, located in the northeast of France just 100 miles (160 kilometers) from Paris, is one of the most famous wine-producing regions in the world. It is known first and foremost for its sparkling white wines made from three different grape varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. ***Subscribe to our Channels for more: *** ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BEVERAGETRADENETWO...

Chablis is the northernmost district of the Burgundy wine region, known principally for its light, dry white wines made exclusively from Chardonnay. While officially Chablis is part of Burgundy, it is actually located closer to Paris than the Côte d’Or and is usually thought of as a separate growing region, due to the differences between traditional Chablis wines and the heavier reds of Burgundy....

Provence, a French wine region tucked into the very southeast corner of the nation, is famed for its rosé wines and warm, mild Mediterranean climate. To the west of Provence is the Rhone River, while to the east is the Côte d’Azur. The wine region itself extends for 150 miles east to west, and 100 miles from north to south. It is the only wine region of France specifically focused on rosé wine pro...

Bordeaux, located along the Atlantic coastline in the southwest of France, is one of the world’s most famous wine regions. The range of wines produced here is remarkable – everything from everyday table wines to some of the most expensive and prestigious wines ever produced. The “Bordeaux Style” has become a shorthand way to describe the process of elite wine production, including the handpicking...

Burgundy (also known as Bourgogne), located in eastern central France, is one of the most famous wine regions in the world. The most expensive and prestigious Burgundy wines are produced from just two main grape varietals – Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The famous dry, red Burgundies are made from Pinot Noir while the white wines are made from Chardonnay. ***Subscribe to our Channels for more: *** ►...

Alsace, located in the northeastern part of France, has long been defined by its geographical proximity to Germany. Alsace is a relatively long, thin wine region that winds along the French-German border. As a result, some grape varietals that are grown here - including Riesling and Gewürztraminer - are not grown anywhere else in France. ***Subscribe to our Channels for more: *** ► YouTube: https:...

Ningxia, located in north-central China, has recently won international acclaim for its high-quality wines that can rival even those from Bordeaux. In 2011, for example, a Ningxia winery won a major competition for its 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon blend, beating out rivals from France. Since then, major international players – including both Pernod Ricard and Moet Hennessy – have kept a careful eye on...

Michael Brughelli is the Director o Supply at Thornhill Companies. He manages Winery & Grape Sales / Acquisitions for Turn Key Wine Brands. He is a 4th generation California Farmer who has spent many hours walking and sampling vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley. Michael has been involved in wine production management for the past 7 years. He was previously employed in a Winemaking and General Man...

Private label wine sales have evolved dramatically in the past 25 years along with market conditions, distribution channels, consumer awareness and interest in wine, and the industry at large, resulting in an environment where control brands will not only thrive, but will grow remarkably in importance and scale in the US. In this talk, we will review a 5 step “RAPID” approach to building a control...