The Scale Dependence of Wine and Terroir: Examples from Coastal California and the Napa Valley (USA)

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作者
Swinchatt, Jonathan P. [1 ]
Howell, David G. [2 ]
MacDonald, Sarah L. [3 ]
机构
[1] 52 Cook Hill Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410 USA
[2] 250 Old Keene Rd, Walpole, NH 03608 USA
[3] POB 91, Oakville, CA 94562 USA
关键词
wine; California; terroir; climate; soil; geology; topography;
D O I
10.2138/gselements.14.3.179
中图分类号
P3 [地球物理学]; P59 [地球化学];
学科分类号
0708 ; 070902 ;
摘要
The physical parameters of terroir are scale dependent. At the regional scale, climate is paramount and relates to the grape varietals most suited to the setting. Intermediate factors include geologic setting, sun exposure, and topography, all of which influence grape quality and character. At the smaller scale, soil character and local climatic variation shape grape flavor and aroma. These notions are discussed in relation to four California (USA) wine regions: Sonoma County, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara County, and Napa Valley.
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页码:179 / 184
页数:6
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