: the combination of factors including soil, climate, and sunlight that gives wine grapes their distinctive character
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Several boutique wineries have established themselves in this challenging growing region, producing distinctive vintages that reflect the unique terroir.
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Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Westland, which was acquired by Rémy Cointreau in 2017, is known for experimenting with the concept of terroir in its single-malt production, making whiskeys like the Garryana line that are partially aged in Quercus garryana, a type of oak that is native to the Pacific Northwest.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 July 2025
China's multiple emerging wine regions are as diverse as its landscapes, stretching from coastal hillsides to alpine valleys and desert plains, each distinct in terroir, climate, and character.
—Mei Zhang, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
This elite group of award-winning Chardonnays reflects the breadth of global excellence in winemaking—from Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy to high-elevation sites in Argentina, as well as iconic Australian and Californian terroirs.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
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Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Westland, which was acquired by Rémy Cointreau in 2017, is known for experimenting with the concept of terroir in its single-malt production, making whiskeys like the Garryana line that are partially aged in Quercus garryana, a type of oak that is native to the Pacific Northwest.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 July 2025
China's multiple emerging wine regions are as diverse as its landscapes, stretching from coastal hillsides to alpine valleys and desert plains, each distinct in terroir, climate, and character.
—Mei Zhang, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
This elite group of award-winning Chardonnays reflects the breadth of global excellence in winemaking—from Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy to high-elevation sites in Argentina, as well as iconic Australian and Californian terroirs.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
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“Terroir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terroir. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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