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Good things come in small packages

What do you need for a vineyard? Space, of course, to grow the vines, and a mild climate with lots of sun to ripen them. And somewhere to press, ferment, bottle, and store the wine. So if all you have is an ordinary small house in a city rated as the coldest in the world, you'd stand no chance. Jeff Chorniak didn't think so. He lives in Ottawa, Ontario, in Canada where temperatures fall to -30C in winter. Jeff planted Cabernet Franc vines on a patio 4x18 feet, and made a winery in his cellar. His website has the story of his Africa Rex vineyard and winery, with a picture diary following the planting of the vineyard though to vintage. This site is an inspiration to anyone who hankers to pull the cork from their own wine.

Thu, 23 Dec 1999 06:17:47 -0800

Submitted by: Peter May