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| | Syrah Expands Its Toehold in Dry Creek Valley (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15) |
 | | First to speak was Wann, who noted, Zinfandel has been king in Dry Creek Valley for many years, so syrah is the new kid on the block. Nevertheless, many wineries are experimenting with syrah and are heartened by their results. |
 | | Dry Creek now contains 272 acres, a small amount of the 9000 total acres in the Valley, but a huge increase from the two acres in 1977. |
 | | As he learned about Dry Creek Valley, Preston discovered that it was not just a place to grow grapes with diverse mesoclimates and soils, but a community with a distinct culture and ethic. |
| www.vwm-online.com /Magazine/Archive/2002/Vol28_No6/Syrah_Expands.htm (2029 words) |
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