Why Winemakers Are Battling Extreme Terroirs
Winemakers are negotiating dramatic altitudes, latitudes, and climates to bring their bottles to life. Are the risks worth the rewards?
By day, Kate is a writer, editor, and photographer covering the intersection between spirits, business, culture, and travel. By night, she’s a WSET-trained working sommelier at one of the top restaurants in Canada. She writes about strong drinks and nice wines for Forbes.com, Wine Enthusiast, Vogue, Maxim, InsideHook, People Magazine, Southern Living, Liquor.com, and The Toronto Star.
Winemakers are negotiating dramatic altitudes, latitudes, and climates to bring their bottles to life. Are the risks worth the rewards?
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