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Article: The grapes of Mt. Diablo
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- Oakland Tribune
- Article date:
- January 28, 2009
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The term terroir was coined by the French to denote the special
characteristics that geography bestows upon grapes, and, ultimately,
on wine.
Surely, then, every place that has soil has terroir. Every place
where wind, sun, rain and a smooch from God -- if you believe in
that -- brush the soil is capable of producing wines that reflect
its terroir. Even Walnut Creek.
Two Contra Costa County wineries proved that when they took home
a total of 12 medals at this month's San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition. This is buzzworthy, as it's the largest blind tasting
competition of American wines and the judges are among the best
palates in America. Even more intriguing is that the grapes that ...