Understanding Terroir

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Entry Deadline is Friday, 10/25

2024 Harvest Challenge 

A win in the Harvest Challenge as the BEST WINE in your AVA can put your wine into a ï»¿whole new sales category.

Terroir is a French term that refers to the environmental factors that impact wine production, and it can affect many aspects of wine, including: 

• Flavor profile: The soil type, climate, and topography of a region all contribute to the flavor profile of the wine. For example, sandy soil tends to produce drier wines, while clay-based soils produce bolder wines. 
• Texture and mouthfeel: The soil type and topography of a region can impact the texture and mouthfeel of the wine. For example, chalky soils can give wine a mineral flavor and a chalky texture. 
• Balance and acidity: The climate, particularly the amount of sunshine, temperature variations, and rainfall patterns, can impact the balance of sugars and acids in the grapes. 
• Wine aging potential: Higher altitudes can result in more elegant, age-worthy wines. 
• Unique identity: Terroir gives wines a distinct identity and a sense of place.

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2024 Harvest Challenge

Judging: November 5 & 6th

Entry Deadline October 25th

Wines to be delivered by October 28th

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Debra Del Fiorentino

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