There's nothing like sitting with a glass of wine looking out onto a beautiful vineyard. This is a picture of Stonewall Creek Vineyards in North Georgia owned by Dr. Carl and Carla Flacker. Stonewall Creek is a relatively new vineyard that I had the privilege, recently, of actually planting some grape vines. This is a special place not only because of the eventual wines that will come from it, but the philosophy behind the growing of these vines, Sustainable Viticulture. Sustainable viticulture is the "in" thing these days. Working with the naturalness of the land and only treating the vines when necessary. Some of the grape varieties grown on the vineyard are; Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Manseng. French varieties that do very well in Georgia. The planting of vines on this vineyard today, will yield wines three (3) years from now. Three years time is what is takes from planting to vinification for any new vineyard. Well worth the wait!
http://www.stonewallcreek.com/
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