Our terroir

The concept of terroir developed through centuries of French winemaking, based on observation of what made wines from different regions, vineyards or even different sections of the same vineyard so different from each other.

From this beginning, the word has come to be used as a way of describing the unique aspects of a place that influences and shapes the wine made from it.

At the core of terroir is the assumption that the land from the which the grapes are grown imparts a unique quality that is specific to that region.

While wine experts disagree as to the “exact” definition, a large focus is giving to the natural elements that are generally considered beyond the control of humans. Some of the components often described of terroir include the climate, soil, drainage and topographic features such as slopes and forest which influence the local microclimate.

Terroir is at the base of the French wine Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) system that has been the model for appellation and wine laws across the globe. Under the Australian system, Treeton Estate lies within the Margaret River wine region (appellation).

David’s careful selection of the land to plant the vineyards continues to bear fruit each year, as we taste the influence of terroir in each glass of Treeton Estate wine.