: the combination of factors including soil, climate, and sunlight that gives wine grapes their distinctive character
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Surveyor — the name is an ode to Sonoma County’s unique terroir — was made in partnership with Jesse Katz, the winemaker and founder of nearby Aperture Cellars.
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
Much as winemakers need to understand their terroir in order to make good wine, sake producers continually tinker with polishing ratios, pasteurized versus unpasteurized sakes, fermentation techniques, and more.
—Shana Clarke, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
The goal was to highlight three key components of the Martinique terroir by using barrels made at the onsite cooperage to showcase different flavors through wood, char levels, and blending.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024
This dessert is exactly what Al Gatto Verde is: a deep dive into terroir, tradition, sustainability, and of course barbecue.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2024
Make no mistakes, a property’s terroir and the grapes that grow there are the stars of any winery; however, several outposts are upping their design chops by hiring top-tier firms to tackle their tasting rooms.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
What part of Piemonte is your winery located and what is special about its terroir?
—John Mariani, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Palestinian food is distinctly Palestinian because it's inscribed in the terroir of Palestine.
—Anastasia Miari, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2024
Explore the distinct terroir of Stags Leap District single vineyard wines during this vineyard walk and wine tasting.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
Much as winemakers need to understand their terroir in order to make good wine, sake producers continually tinker with polishing ratios, pasteurized versus unpasteurized sakes, fermentation techniques, and more.
—Shana Clarke, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
The goal was to highlight three key components of the Martinique terroir by using barrels made at the onsite cooperage to showcase different flavors through wood, char levels, and blending.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024
This dessert is exactly what Al Gatto Verde is: a deep dive into terroir, tradition, sustainability, and of course barbecue.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2024
Make no mistakes, a property’s terroir and the grapes that grow there are the stars of any winery; however, several outposts are upping their design chops by hiring top-tier firms to tackle their tasting rooms.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
What part of Piemonte is your winery located and what is special about its terroir?
—John Mariani, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Palestinian food is distinctly Palestinian because it's inscribed in the terroir of Palestine.
—Anastasia Miari, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2024
Explore the distinct terroir of Stags Leap District single vineyard wines during this vineyard walk and wine tasting.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
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“Terroir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terroir. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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