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Never one to mince words, W. Blake Gray visited South Africa this year and in this and a companion piece on his own site, explored the effect of wind on terroir and wondered how much progress has been made in South African wine post-apartheid.

Winds blow South African terroir in the white direction

W. Blake Gray

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Like all the best fine-wine regions, South Africa can give you some things you can't get anywhere else.

How the Swartland Crew is Bringing Up South African Wine

Adam Japko

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While South Africa is home to more than 600 wineries in over 90 appellations, a small group of maverick winemakers are stealing the nation's spotlight, working with chenin blanc and Rhône varieties, off the beaten path in the Western Cape's Swartland appellation.

Best of 2015: Winds blow South African terroir in the white direction

Winds blow South African terroir in the white direction

How the Swartland Crew is Bringing Up South African Wine

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