Taste
Terroir, Explained: How Climate, Soil, Slope and Human Hands Give a Wine Its Sense of Place
Terroir is the "sense of place" in wine, defined by the complex interplay of climate, soil, topography, and human decisions. Understanding these interacting factors is key to appreciating how a wine tells the story of its origin, rather than just its grape variety.
Olivier Dubois·June 18, 2026
