Single-vineyard wine
/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈvɪnjərd waɪn/
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A single-vineyard wine is a wine made exclusively from grapes grown in one specifically identified vineyard site, usually named on the label, with the aim of expressing the unique terroir of that parcel. It contrasts with regional or multi-vineyard blends, which combine fruit from several sites to achieve a different style or greater consistency.
Examples
- A Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon labeled with the specific site "To Kalon Vineyard," where all the grapes for that bottling come from that single vineyard rather than multiple Napa vineyards.
- An Oregon Pinot Noir labeled "Shea Vineyard" that is produced solely from grapes grown in the Shea Vineyard, offered alongside a broader Willamette Valley blend from the same winery.
- A Barossa Valley Shiraz labeled "Single Vineyard Ebenezer" that highlights one distinct vineyard block with its own soil and microclimate, instead of a blend of several Barossa sites.