: the combination of factors including soil, climate, and sunlight that gives wine grapes their distinctive character
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This elite group of award-winning Chardonnays reflects the breadth of global excellence in winemaking—from Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy to high-elevation sites in Argentina, as well as iconic Australian and Californian terroirs.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Some vineyards are even experimenting with Italian grapes such as sangiovese and montepulciano, lending Old World flavors and accents to the region’s distinctly Southern terroir.
—Claire Volkman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
Vik’s terroir encompasses a pristine landscape composed of 12 valleys, each with its own microclimate and distinct exposures, and all cooled by Pacific coastal breezes and winds from high in the Andes.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 22 July 2025
This is an impressive wine that is an excellent example of Oakville terroir.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Some vineyards are even experimenting with Italian grapes such as sangiovese and montepulciano, lending Old World flavors and accents to the region’s distinctly Southern terroir.
—Claire Volkman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
Vik’s terroir encompasses a pristine landscape composed of 12 valleys, each with its own microclimate and distinct exposures, and all cooled by Pacific coastal breezes and winds from high in the Andes.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 22 July 2025
This is an impressive wine that is an excellent example of Oakville terroir.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 14 July 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 Jul. 2025.
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