One of the ongoing conceptual debates in the world of wine is whether “terroir” refers to geology and climate alone or should we include cultural
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The Science of Terroir Has a Long Way to Go
Debates about the existence of “terroir” are among the most hotly contested in the wine world, with defenders of the idea insisting that some wines
The Cube Project Demonstrates the Fragility of Terroir
Having just defended the idea of terroir in my last post, let me add some complexity to the issue. Terroir refers to the influence of
Terroir is No Myth
Few terms in the wine world are more controversial than “terroir”, the French word meaning “from the soil”. Terroir refers to the influence of soil,
Has Science Compromised the Art of Winemaking?
Winemaking has undergone a scientific revolution over the past 30 yrs. Young winemakers now graduate from university programs laden with chemistry courses. Sugar levels in
The Science of Wine: Some New Data
A couple recent developments in the science of wine are noteworthy. In the never ending debates about terroir and minerality, studies by geologist Andrew Maltman
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 