Wine Guide — Region
Canada
Canada is not the first wine producing country that most people think of, and yet it's vineyards are known for quality cool climate product. Despite it's massive size, it's production is only about 2% as that of the United States. Expect powerful Cabernet blends and aromatic dry Rieslings, but more so than anything, ice wine is the unquestionable flagship of Canadian wines.
Moldova
Probably the only country where wine is declared as a food product, and the state owned Mileștii Mici winery has the largest collection of wines, containing about 2 million bottles. It has the greatest vineyard density in the world, with about 7% of arable land being used for wine production.
Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot originated in Bordeaux. That should tell you how important Bordeaux is to French wine & wine history in general. Famous for it's age-worthy dry red wines, including some are the most expensive wines globally. There's a wide range of wines from Bordeaux, including white & sweet wines, which makes it's appellation system quite confusing to navigate.
North Macedonia
North Macedonia is a country that's right in the middle of the Balkan region, as well as today's modern Caucasus region. The region itself has a rich winemaking history, dominated by red wine making. It is a landlocked country bordering Greece, Albania, and Bulgaria. While it has some international grape varietals, much of the production centers around 2 native varieties, Vranec & Kratosija. Don't mix it up with Greek Macedonia!
