As producers in North America and Europe watch their grapes ripen, vintners in Argentina, Chile, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand are preparing to sample their first bottles of 2009.A healthy growing season is paramount in the process of ultimately producing a quality wine. This is of course why certain regions in the world excel in wine making. These regions are blessed with extremely conducive climates for growing grapes used in wine making. This is why regions like Mendoza, Argentina have historically been known to consistently produce high quality wines. Click here to read more about the region of Mendoza from Mir Global Marketing's home page)
This article from the Winespectator.com provides links to the publications reports on how the 2009 grapes have turned out in Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
Argentina: Heat spike hurts Argentine white wines, but reds weather the warmth
Chile: A warm and dry year leads to ripe wines and slightly higher yields
South Africa: South Africa's wine regions enjoy a cool, dry season, producing quality across the board
Australia: Yields are down in most regions, but a cool, dry season may have produced elegant reds
New Zealand: A moderate growing season bodes well for the country's reds and whites
To access complete country harvest and grape reports from the Winespectator.com, please click on each respective country link
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