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Northern Cyprus joins the family of places growing Pinotage. Chateau St Hilarion recently planted 100 vines in a trial of the variety’s suitabilty.
Chateau St Hilarion winery, in Northern Cyprus, is advised by international consultant Keith Grainger
(picture right) .
Keith tells me that Pinotage’s ability to ripen early before the scorching temperatures of late summer was a factor in choosing Pinotage, which he thinks could be a promising variety for the Mediterranean island.
Text and photograph Copyright © Peter F May 2007
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