Lightning started some, and a deadly combination of dry conditions fuelled them: high temperatures, low humidity and strong winds.

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The combination of the soil, dry heat and altitude give the wines a lifted texture, purity of fruit and obvious finesse.

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The association's president Bob Hogge said the increase was due to the combination of wet weather last year and dry weather this month.

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