Today, the ________ Valley is the great star of San Juan, delivering exceptional Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon wines, and rapidly developing white grapes such as Sauvignon Blanc.

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Today, the ________ Valley is the great star of San Juan, delivering exceptional Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon wines, and rapidly developing white grapes such as Sauvignon Blanc.

Pedernal Valley stands out in San Juan for producing Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon with real depth and structure. The high-altitude, sun-drenched climate and rocky, well-drained soils give concentrated fruit, thick skins, and good tannin balance in the reds, while producers are increasingly developing white varieties like Sauvignon Blanc to complement the mix. That combination—renowned reds plus a growing white program—fits the description of the valley as the current star of San Juan, more so than the other valleys, which have different profiles.

Pedernal Valley stands out in San Juan for producing Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon with real depth and structure. The high-altitude, sun-drenched climate and rocky, well-drained soils give concentrated fruit, thick skins, and good tannin balance in the reds, while producers are increasingly developing white varieties like Sauvignon Blanc to complement the mix. That combination—renowned reds plus a growing white program—fits the description of the valley as the current star of San Juan, more so than the other valleys, which have different profiles.

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