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Why You Need A Wine Map


The number of people who are really into wine is definitely on the increase. It is very easy to get drawn into the world of wine and before people know it, they are full blown wine enthusiasts. They’ve invested in a vintage collection of wine wines, they’ve converted their spare room into a storage cellar, bought a selection of different wine glasses so that they can get the maximum enjoyment of each wine variety, and have all the necessary tableware gadgets for opening and pouring their wine.

What most people do not have however are wine maps, showing exactly which regions produce which wine and at what time of the year. Gone are the days when wine maps were rough guides on various wine areas, and instead we now have quality maps that have been researched and updated regularly. The California wine map for example is updated every year due to the complicated layout of the area, especially after Napa Valley was officially recognized as an American Viticultural Area in 1981. In total then there are 108 AVA’s in this region alone, with myriad terrains, varieties of grape and production methods.

Lots of people tend to rely on the information they can cleave from the label on the wine bottle, but if you really want to understand the wines you drink and why they each have their own unique tastes a wine map is a must. If you are lucky enough to be visiting an area of wine production, its is even more imperative that you have a wine map to take with you. It is not always clear to see where one vineyard or region ends and the next begins, and that’s without evening considering which varieties of grape and growing conditions each is known for. A wine map will allow you to not only understand the wines better but also identify where the tastes and aromas coming from your wine glasses came from

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