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| Wines of the night. Missing Seven Angels 'Chosen One' |
The Rhône Valley was created during the last ice age as the Rhône Glacier carved
its way south through what is now France. Today, the Rhône River begins in the
Alps and meanders for 505 miles to the Mediterranean Sea.
THE NORTHERN RHONE is only 40 miles long and is responsible for a tiny 4-5% of all
the wines from the region. The climate is ‘Continental’ – hot summers, cold
winters and precipitation throughout the year. Probably the most notable
feature is the steepness of the hillsides. The vineyards are terraced to keep
the soil from eroding, retain the warmth of the sun and make life a little
easier for the vineyard workers!
