18.6 Million

The total amount of vineyard acres planted globally in 2015, according to the International Organization of Wine and Vine (OIV). Spain leads the world’s plantings followed by China and France. To see what grape varieties are the most planted, check out Karen’sFacebook for a full countdown of the top ten.

Pinot noir takes its name from pine cones.

Answer: True.

The highly regarded French grape pinot noir (black pinot) takes its name from pin or pine, a reference to the fact that the small clusters of pinot noir grapes are shaped like pine cones.

“The golden liqueur of Tokay
While caressing the fibers of the brain,
Carries a fire that breathes witticism
As brilliant as the liqueur is light.”

—Voltaire (1694-1778), referring to Tokaji Aszú, the rare, extraordinary dessert wine from Hungary made with botrytised furmint grapes.

18.6 Million

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