Wine Regions - Coastal Region - District Paarl
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District Paarl has a distinct ripeness and fuller body compared to District Stellenbosch. What are the main environmental reasons for this?
- It is warmer (north of Stellenbosch)
- Has many mesoclimates, soils and aspects
- Average rainfall 800-900mm, bit more than Stellenbosch (600-900mm)
- The Berg River provides irrigation water
The warm Paarl district in South Africa has a large number of varieties. Which are these?
- Chenin Blanc (most grown),
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Shiraz
- Pinotage
- Viognier and Mourvèdre on warmer sites
Name some famous producers of wine in the Paarl district South Africa.
- Nederburg, part of Distell
- Vilafonté for super premium wines.
- Ward Simonsberg-Paarl: Glen Carol and Plaisir de Merle.
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