: the combination of factors including soil, climate, and sunlight that gives wine grapes their distinctive character
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Lilo is a 22-seat fine-dining restaurant that serves a coastal California menu that reflects the local terroir and seafood with international influences.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
Tequila is defined by its terroir, and, of course, there is no universally beloved tequila, but our editors tried to select the spirit most pleasing to their palates, thinking that if our group of tasters liked it, the tequila might have a better chance at having some broad appeal.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2025
Labels on French wines often emphasize the place of production over grape variety, reflecting the significance of terroir.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
The terroir and Delta breeze lent themselves to whites such as chardonnay, now Bogle’s flagship offering, and certain reds including petite sirah.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
Tequila is defined by its terroir, and, of course, there is no universally beloved tequila, but our editors tried to select the spirit most pleasing to their palates, thinking that if our group of tasters liked it, the tequila might have a better chance at having some broad appeal.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2025
Labels on French wines often emphasize the place of production over grape variety, reflecting the significance of terroir.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
The terroir and Delta breeze lent themselves to whites such as chardonnay, now Bogle’s flagship offering, and certain reds including petite sirah.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for terroir
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“Terroir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terroir. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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