Terroir Review

a journal of nature, culture, food, and place About Terroir Review

Wine

indigenous, oldfangled, organic, small-batch — you get the idea
2017 The Hilt Estate Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills

Brisk Chardonnay from the Sta. Rita Hills

2016 Newton Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Elegant, well-priced Napa Cab

2016 Fable Farm Fermentory La Crescent Amida Vermont

Savory, evocative orange wine of La Crescent

2016 Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

A dark and woodsy Vino Nobile

2017 Poliziano Lohsa Morellino di Scansano

Cherry-stained and good for casual fare

2015 La Valentina Spelt Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva

Textural riserva with plenty of life ahead of it

2016 La Valentina Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

Versatile Montepulciano that delivers good refreshment

2015 Ramey Syrah Cole Creek Vineyard Russian River Valley

Concentrated, meaty Syrah from the Russian River

2015 Quivira Zinfandel Anderson Ranch Dry Creek Valley

Organically grown vineyard-designate Zin

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Food

food reviews and pairing options — and lots and lots of cheese

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