Description
Our favorite wines may have distinctive characteristics, but each wine shares a common origin in the soil. The links between geology and soil, water, and climate make it tempting to look for a link between wine characteristics and the geology of each wine growing region. As one might expect, however, the things that can make a wine great are many, the interactions are complex, and the connections between geology, geochemistry, soil science and the wine in your glass are complicated and difficult to follow. In this class, we will explore the idea of “Terroir” – the complex way that climate, soil, geology, and viticulture come together in the wine-making process. While drinks will not be served in class, you may come away with something to think about when you enjoy your next glass.
