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Stellenbosch
November 24, 2009
Gilles Nicault with Daniel Hoey
We spent a delightful week in beautiful Walla Walla, Washington in October. Our trip coincided with the crush there, which was hurried as they experienced a frost right before we came and had to hurry to get the fruit off of the vines.
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Description of South Africa’s premier wine region
Daniel Hoey
Publisher, All About The Grape
Set against the gorgeous backdrop of mountains, rivers and oak trees, the climate in Stellenbosch consists of hot dry summers and cool wet winters. Stellenbosch lies at the foot of the Cape Fold mountain range, which gives it favorable soil for vineyards.
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