Follow a varietal across appellations
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If you have settled on a grape you enjoy, compare what happens when its place changes. Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley, the Willamette Valley, and Burgundy can offer noticeably different experiences.
An appellation is more than a name on the label. Climate, elevation, soils, local traditions, and producer choices can all shape the wine. Comparing places through one grape is an inviting way to explore a sense of place.
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You may prefer one appellation consistently, or your preference may shift with the vintage, producer, food, or occasion. Either result gives you another useful clue about your palate.