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Kim ta Soil - Page 25 the authors point out that, “grapes grow in fertile soils can also produce high quality fruit, but they must be managed in such a way as to permit the proper amount of sunlight and air on the grape clusters and leaves and not be over cropped.” Region -Monterey and Russian River Valley, California Climate - Northern California is known for both its mild Mediterranean climate as well as its beautiful landscape. California’s weather is characterized by wet winters followed by warm, dry summers. Therefore, California is one of the best known regions for Sauvignon Blanc.

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Page 1: Kim ta Soil - Page 25 the authors point out that, “grapes grow in fertile soils can also produce high quality fruit, but they must be managed in such a

Kim ta

Soil - Page 25 the authors point out that, “grapes grow in fertile soils can also produce high quality fruit, but they must be managed in such a way as to permit the proper amount of sunlight and air on the grape clusters and leaves and not be over cropped.”

Region -Monterey and Russian River Valley, California

Climate- Northern California is known for both its mild Mediterranean climate as well as its beautiful landscape. California’s weather is characterized by wet winters followed by warm, dry summers. Therefore, California is one of the best known regions for Sauvignon Blanc.

Page 3: Kim ta Soil - Page 25 the authors point out that, “grapes grow in fertile soils can also produce high quality fruit, but they must be managed in such a

Sauvignon Blanc grape varietal.

• Quote information in text book page 47• Sauvignon Blanc is the classic white variety of

the Graves district in France• Sauvignon Blanc has found acclaim in New

Zealand and California (A.K.A. Fume Blanc)• Has a distinct varietal aroma including

vegetative, grassy, gooseberry, and melon

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Show you tube clip

• You tube www.benziger.com• Mike Benziger – It ‘s all about the soil