St Helena is the warmest valley floor region, with limited access to marine layer and ocean breeze.
Shaped like an hourglass, it is the narrowest section of the valley, thus trapping warm daytime temperatures.
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{"wineId":"43216","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"43224","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"43227","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"43273","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"43304","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"43305","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"43345","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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