Wine Articles and Education

Tag: terroir

Fresh Pressed

For Great Wines, Climb 3,000 Feet

The next time you buy a Malbec from Mendoza, check if the label mentions the vineyard’s elevation, and—here’s a hint—use 3,000 feet as your benchmark.

Vineyard in Alsace, France - Rangen de Thann Grand Cru
Advanced Wine Knowledge

A Roche by Any Other Name

Certain vines thrive best among certain soil types, and some of the most fascinating and rigorous explorations of this phenomena takes place in Alsace.