After recently attending the Volcanic Wine Conference and writing about the world’s greatest vineyards for this issue’s cover story, senior editor Alison Napjus reflects on the importance of terroir in guiding both the tastes and traditions of winemaking in regions affected by natural disasters and upheavals around the world. Read her column from Wine Spectator’s Oct. 15, 2024, issue here.
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