: the combination of factors including soil, climate, and sunlight that gives wine grapes their distinctive character
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Emeritus Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir, $49 Emeritus focuses on single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, showcasing Sonoma County terroir.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Gamez compares French excellence in hospitality to terroirs and wines—champagne is instantly recognizable around the world.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
Each expression offers a unique journey through the terroir and traditions of the Cognac region, making Courvoisier a timeless choice for casual drinkers and connoisseurs.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
California terroir California winemakers took notice.
—Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Gamez compares French excellence in hospitality to terroirs and wines—champagne is instantly recognizable around the world.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
Each expression offers a unique journey through the terroir and traditions of the Cognac region, making Courvoisier a timeless choice for casual drinkers and connoisseurs.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
California terroir California winemakers took notice.
—Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Terroir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terroir. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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