Derived from the French word for land, terroir signals those unique characteristics vineyards of a specific region share. The combination of soil and weather imparts a certain je ne sais quois upon grapes, evident in wine the succulent fruit yields. Out West, terroir is tucked away on the eastern extreme of the Sonoran Desert that’s home to a community of vineyards. Their vintages garner acclaim from foodie magazines and even the White House. In southeastern Arizona, vineyards around
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