Idaho Terroir 101
If you’ve ever wondered why an Idaho Syrah tastes different from one grown in California, or why Idaho Riesling carries that electric freshness, the answer is found in its environment. Elevation. Soil. And the hands guiding the vines. Terroir is the reason wine tastes the way it does. So what does terroir look like in Idaho?
Tammy de Weerd
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Idaho Terroir 101
If you’ve ever wondered why an Idaho Syrah tastes different from one grown in California, or why Idaho Riesling carries that electric freshness, the answer is found in its environment. Elevation. Soil. And the hands guiding the vines. Terroir is the reason wine tastes the way it does. So what does terroir look like in Idaho?
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