Production was mainly in California, Australia and South Africa, but the wine styles originated in southern Europe and northern Africa, Turkey and the Levant. Much was used in the production of sherry and port as well as brandy, either distilled as brandy spirit or for base wine.
Production took place mainly in California, Australia, and South Africa, but the wine styles originated from southern Europe, northern Africa, Turkey, and the Levant. A significant portion of this wine was utilized in sherry and port production, either distilled into brandy spirit or used as a base for other alcoholic beverages.