US Among Top Wine Destinations: New Global Ranking Revealed

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France ranks first in the list of top destinations for wine lovers with the highest amount of wine production, contributing to the highest wine consumption per capita as well.
Spain has the largest vineyard area, at 945K hectares, supporting a wine production of 2,833 million liters.
Argentina offers the most affordable mid-range wine at $4.00 per bottle.

Ubuy recently analyzed more than 50 countries to identify the best for wine lovers. Key factors included wine production volume, consumption per capita, vineyard areas, wine imports, and the price of mid-range bottles. The composite score was calculated considering all five metrics for each country.

Country	Population	Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets)	Wine Consumption per Capita	Vineyard Surface Area (in hectares)	Wine Production (millions of liters)	Wine Imports (millions of liters)	Composite Score
France	64,756,584	$8.70	53.7	792,023	4,803	595	88.09
Italy	58,743,490	$7.62	40.3	719,955	3,829	203	73.37
Spain	47,486,443	$7.62	29.3	945,061	2,833	54	67.65
Germany	83,264,727	$6.52	25.2	103,687	860	1,357	61.03
Portugal	10,229,884	$5.44	50.3	182,000	752	297	57.78
United States	341,347,980	$15.00	13.9	391,538	2,429	1,227	54.06
United Kingdom	67,903,439	$12.05	27.5	3,800	–	1,233	50.08
Argentina	45,985,165	$4.00	24.0	204,847	881	1	46.79
Chile	19,651,487	$5.52	21.8	172,000	1,103	2	44.73
China	1,425,341,345	$13.86	–	755,719	317	249	43.80

France ranks first among the top countries for wine lovers, with a composite score of 88.09. The country has the highest wine production, which contributes to its also having the highest wine consumption per capita at 53.7. With one of the highest vineyard surface areas at 792 thousand hectares, France secured its top spot in the list.

Finca Villacreces, a winery on the Ribera del Duero Wine Trail in Spain.

Italy ranks second with a composite score of 73.37. Italian vineyards, covering 719 thousand hectares, contribute to wine production, while Italians enjoy a strong 40.3 liters per capita annually. The price per mid-range bottle in Italy is $7.62.

Muelas Winery in the Medieval city of Tordesillas, Spain. Photo: Jane Simon Ammeson.

Spain is the third country on the list for wine lovers, with a composite score of 67.65. Its high position is secured by its largest vineyard area, at 945 thousand hectares, supporting a wine production of 2,833 million liters. People drink an average of 29.3 liters of wine per person, enjoying bottles priced at $7.62.

Julius Renner Weinhaus, Oberkirche, Germany. Photo: Jane Simon Ammeson

With a composite score of 61.03, Germany is fourth, thanks to its wine imports of 1,357 million liters, which is the highest on the list. With its diverse preferences, the German market enjoys mid-range wines priced at $6.52 per bottle.

Portugal, with a composite score of 57.78, is the fifth country on the list for wine lovers. The country earned its position by having the second-highest per capita wine consumption, at 50.3 liters, with 752 million liters of wine produced from 182,000 hectares of vineyards.

Round Barn Winery in Baroda, Michigan. Photo: Jane Simon Ammeson.

The United States is ranked sixth on the list of the top countries for wine lovers, scoring 54.06. Although it has the third highest number of wine imports, the country has the lowest consumption rate at 13.9 liters per person and the highest price for a mid-range bottle at $15.

The United Kingdom comes in seventh place, with a composite score of 50.08. The country has the smallest vineyard area, at only 3,800 hectares, which explains why it has the second-highest wine import volume, totaling 1,233 million liters. The UK’s wine consumption per capita stands at 27.5 liters, with a higher mid-range bottle price of $12.05.

Argentina ranks seventh with a composite score of 46.79. It offers the most affordable mid-range wine at $4.00 per bottle. The country has 204 thousand hectares of vineyards, producing 881 million liters of wine. Argentina’s wine consumption is high at 24.0 liters per capita.

https://www.totalwine.com/wine/chile/c/000271Chile claims the ninth spot with a score of 43.80. The country offers a slightly higher mid-range wine price at $5.52 per bottle compared to Argentina. Chile’s vineyards span 172K hectares, supporting a wine production of 1,103 million liters. Although wine consumption per capita is lower at 21.8 liters, Chile effectively uses its vineyard space to produce quality wines.

China is rounding up the list of the top countries for wine lovers, with a composite score of 44.73. China’s wine production is relatively low at 317 million liters despite having a large vineyard area of 755,719 hectares.

Information courtesy of https://www.ubuy.fr/en/

Round Barn Estate Shake & Stir Workshops

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Cocktails when I was in college meant run and coke and, though I hate to admit it, since then I haven’t really upped my cocktail making skills except to use Diet Coke in the early years after graduating.

That’s why I decided to meet with Schueneman and Andrew Claeys at the 1912 white round barns that is the focal point of the Round Barn Estate, a winery, distillery and brewery in Baroda, Michigan to learn about the Shake & Stir workshops they hold each weekend.

“We try to use the fruits that are in season,” say Schueneman, the retail manager at Round Barn. “That’s why for the three cocktails we’re making in October we’re using pear juice and local honey for our Honey Pear Margarita which is garnished with a sprig of rosemary. We also have an Apple Cider Sangria we’ll be showing how to make using apple cider, pears and apples.”

A section to hold the workshop has been separated from the tasting room area and has a lounge-like look with comfortable stuffed chairs.

“We think it’s the perfect place to spend a fall afternoon,” says Schueneman. Indeed, it is very cozy while still being sophisticated—the perfect place to watch rain or snow come down and still feel snug.

But before one can relax, there are lessons to be learned. The recipes are displayed on television screen and they look easy enough. But there’s a complicated basket of wood and gleaming stainless steel cocktail making equipment. I recognize the two types strainers, jigger and zester as well as shaker, cutting board and several types of glasses. Schueneman explains one of the several objects is a muddler.

Giving the lesson today is Seth Claeys who shows how to make each recipe with a showmanship that is impressive. He can pour the drinks at great heights from the shaker without a drop being spilt. It would seem he’s done this many times before.

“We like the recipes to be easy so that people, after attending the workshop, can create them at home,” he says.

The 60-minute cocktail making masterclass costs $40 per person and includes creating and tasting three Round Barn cocktails as well as the weekend cover charge/

“The classes take place on Saturdays and Sundays unless people schedule ahead of time,” says Claeys. “We change recipes frequently so people can come back and learn how to make other cocktails.”

While the equipment stays there after the workshop, those attending receive a souvenir cocktail glass and $5 off every three-bottle purchase.

Since I have a strainer (though I’ve never used it before and it just gets shoved aside as I look for other equipment, zester and jigger from my parents who made martinis and Manhattans, I didn’t really need anything else to make the Honey Pear Margaritas at home. My husband said they were delicious but then what else can a husband say. But I haven’t learned to pour the drinks from a great height and have them fill the glass perfectly. In fact, I didn’t try figuring I’d rather drink the cocktail then clean it off the counter.

Summer Fun: Round Barn Artisan Market

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Round Barn Artisan Market on July 20--music, food, wine, beer and spirits and local artisan vendors displaying their wares.

Looking to fill your Saturday with shopping, wine, and music? Toast to local artisans from Northwest Indiana to Southwest Michigan!

Round Barn Estate is hosting The Round Barn Artisan Market on July 20, 2019 from 11:00AM to 7:00PM. Enjoy al fresco shopping, sipping, and live music by Steely James and Red Deluxe Brand at one of Michigan’s most beautiful vineyards.

ROUND BARN ARTISAN MARKET

Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 11:00AM to 7:00PM

ROUND BARN ESTATE
10983 Hills Rd.
Baroda, MI 49101

The Round Barn Artisan Market isn’t just a market, it’s an experience. Toast to the best local artisans from Northwest Indiana to Southwest Michigan! Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of al fresco shopping, sipping, and music beside one of the area’s most beautiful vineyards!

LIVE MUSIC

1:00-2:30pm	Steely James
3:00-6:30pm	Red Deluxe Band

$5 admission per person. All times are Eastern Standard Time. No outside food or beverages permitted. For last minute updates, please follow us on Facebook.

Admission is $5 per person. Please let me know if you’re interested in covering the event.