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Their concept of making extraordinary wines in the estate vineyards lies in sustainable, organic vineyard practices combined with gentle handling of the fruit and traditional, minimalist winemaking. Their knowledge and devotion has helped catapult the entry level Villa Wolf varietal wines ahead in terms of quality, consistency and varietal correctness. 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