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A short drive through Yosemite, Napa and on to California can be exhilarating, especially after a stop at some of the wineries Three days in Yosemite National Park had been a lovely hike of discovery. We'd seen magnificent falls, imposing granite mastiffs such as El Capitan and Half Dome and gorgeous period hotels such as the Ahwahnee Hotel. We'd even seen a black bear peeping out from behind a bush, sleepy-eyed since he'd just woken up after four months of hibernation. But all that was rapidly falling behind us, since the Mustang I was driving was enjoying the straight and fast Californian highway. The Mustang was topless, naturally, since it was a sunny day with a few white, fluffy clouds. It would have been downright disrespectful not to put the top down. We were headed to Napa and the loud and growl-y Mustang was making the journey incredible fun. At Napa Valley Napa Valley lies 208 miles west of Yosemite and 50 miles north of San Francisco. I didn't mind these long drives at all. In fact I revelled in them because Californian highways are built for motoring holidays. Soda shops, snack bars, little county restaurants all come up at regular intervals to tempt and refresh the motorist. Growers Society Vanlalruata Chenkual said that wine-making would be monitored by experts from wine major Shaw Wallace. The wine to be manufactured in the two wineries at Hnahlan and Champhai, he said, would contain 14 per cent of alcohol volume by volume. The wine to be made from Lubrusca variety of grape also known as Bangalore Blue would have a brand name of 'Zawlaidi' meaning love potion in the Mizo language. More wine: In 1975, there were two wineries in Minnesota. In 1995, there were seven. By 2007, there were a total of 26 licensed wineries in the state. Wineries produced 61 percent more wine in 2007 than in 2006. Grape growth: The number of grape growers in Minnesota has doubled since 2002, and production of grapes and wine is expected to continue to increase. Big impact: The total economic impact of the grape and winery industry in Minnesota was $36.2 million in 2007, with 324 jobs.
India Wine | Wine In India | India Wines WAUPOOS — One of the first 10 vineyards in Prince Edward County has finally put down roots in Waupoos. "We planted our first vines in 2002 and lost most of them that winter to –34C temperatures," said Pat Del-Gatto. "We lost a significant amount again in 2003 when temperatures dipped to –36C." But the Del-Gattos persisted. "It makes a difference in wine quality," he said. "The vine is on its own root as nature intended." As well, the soil has been seeded between the rows. The short grass and clover keeps moisture in and prevents soil cracking in dry times. There are also fewer pests, as the grass provides a safe haven for these as well as beneficial bugs.
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