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Distell, which buys grapes from various winegrowing regions across the Western Cape province, paid about 10 percent more for grapes this year, the Johannesburg-based newspaper says.
Before the heat wave hit, cooler than usual spring and early summer temperatures had slowed the ripening of the grapes, and benefited the flavors. As a result, Distell believes the quality of this year's harvest will be "outstanding."