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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Warm Continental, Hot Continental |
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Elevation |
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Notes |
Hot and dry and requires irrigation. On the western end of the valley and has fertile soils. Mostly high-volume grapes, but also distilled brandy.
South Africa notes: Also grows Marianne and Roussanne grapes. Benguela Current flows past on its way north. |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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White |
Chenin Blanc Grape |
South Africa notes: Most planted grape variety. Often blended with other varieties. Some are from old vines, too
Grape notes: Susceptibility to Noble Rot. Suitable for late harvest (vendanges tardives) |
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White |
Colombard Grape |
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Wines(s) |
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Type |
Wine |
Notes |
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Still White |
Chenin Blanc Wine |
Wine notes: High acidity makes it good for aging. |
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