terroir
noun
ter·roir
ˌter-ˈwär 
: the combination of factors including soil, climate, and sunlight that gives wine grapes their distinctive character
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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.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
California terroir California winemakers took notice.
—Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
To maintain a global product, the industry, in effect, had ignored terroir at every turn.
—Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Sample from the tasty terroir with a Ridge Vineyard Package from The Clement Palo Alto that consists of a Ridge Winery tour and a VIP wine tasting at the Monte Bello vineyard.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
California terroir California winemakers took notice.
—Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
To maintain a global product, the industry, in effect, had ignored terroir at every turn.
—Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Sample from the tasty terroir with a Ridge Vineyard Package from The Clement Palo Alto that consists of a Ridge Winery tour and a VIP wine tasting at the Monte Bello vineyard.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Terroir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terroir. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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