The quasi-religious French term Terroir is often overused and under, understood. In this segment, Santa Rita Hills historian Wes Hagen explains how the Alluvial process actually forms dirt over millions of years that create what is known as Terroir. He also discusses how soil type affects vineyard growth and the vigor and quality of fruit production. But what is really at the heart of “terroir”?
Grapes don’t make themself into wine. It is the genius of human discernment that is able to manage the trellis for the vines and make great wines. Without human interaction, Terroir is nothing more than a chunk of dirt.
