About this episode
What does “terroir” really mean—and how can you actually taste it in your wine?
This episode is a break down one of the wine world’s most misunderstood terms. From the gravelly soils of Bordeaux to the volcanic slopes of Napa and the cool-climate vineyards of New Zealand, terroir is the invisible hand shaping every sip.
I shares examples from my recent travels through France, explains how to taste terroir at home (without needing a sommelier certification), and dive into why wine from the same grape can taste so different depending on where it’s grown.
In this episode:
What terroir really is (and isn’t)
The key environmental elements that impact flavor
Real-world examples from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Napa, and more
Simple tasting experiments to identify terroir at home
How climate change is reshaping the wine world
Why sustainable and organic practices matter—even without the label
Bonus: Want Nick’s Terroir Tasting Map? Comment “terroir” on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook and he’ll send it your way.
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