Jamie Goode’s post on Terrior
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Terroir: one of the most interesting wine concepts
I love the topic of terroir: the idea that the specific soils and local climate of a vineyard area can impart distinctive local character to the wines it produces.
I love the fact that it is still quite mysterious. We know that some sites are very special, and are capable of making great wines, yet we don’t know exactly why, despite extensive scientific investigation.
I’ve been re-reading James Wilson’s book on Terroir (Mitchell Beazley), but as much as I find his descriptions of the geology of the various French wine regions interesting, I’m frustrated by his inability to link specific soil types to wine flavours.
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