Date: Thu, Jul 16, 2026
Time:
Venue: Rocks & Acid Wine Shop, Chapel Hill
Price: $65
Category: Food & Drink
Every terroir has its pros and cons, but sandy soils might take the cake. They force vines to dig deep for water, causing them to produce wines with tension and minerality. From the dunes of Rías Baixas to Australia’s McLaren Vale, we’ll be exploring the many ways this simple soil can develop complex wines.
Food & Drink · Chapel Hill
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Rocks & Acid Wine Shop is at 712 Market Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, Chapel Hill, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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