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...horizon rises the magnificent Brokenback Range. Tawny mineral-rich hills act as a watershed, enriching the region's fertile soil. It is the soil, in conjunction with the climate and the pioneering vintners, that has given the Hunter its reputation for producing some of the world's best Shiraz, Semillon and Chardonnay grapes and wines...
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...White, Semillon variety: Cresta Blanca (Premier), nonvintage...
Thirteen out of the 20 gold-medal table wines, furthermore, are sold under the name of the grape out of which they are made, as Cabernet rather than claret, Riesling rather than Rhine wine. Pinot rather than Chablis or Burgundy, Semillon rather than Sauterne. American wine names are beginning to make some real headway...
Quality. Finally they gave their verdict. Top honors went to a small, little-known winery: Wente Bros. It won gold medals for its Pinot-Chardonnay, sweet sauterne, Sauvignon Blanc, Ugni Blanc and Sweet Semillon. For the brothers, these were heady dividends on their policy of quality rather than quantity...
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