The eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains in Ningxia, nourished by Yellow River water, are becoming more and more renowned for the grapes they produce. Indeed, the Cabernet Gernischt variety of grape is used as the basis for a wine becoming increasingly famous world-wide for its intoxicatingly unique Eastern flavor. What's more, this thriving industry provides no less than 100,000 jobs, making it a key driver of regional prosperity.