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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2025 · 27 MIN

Colombard: Rediscovering an Unsung Hero in the Global Wine Scene

from The Kosher Terroir · host Solomon Simon Jacob

Send a Text Message to The Kosher TerroirIn this episode of Kosher Terroir, we trace Colombard’s journey from its French roots to its surprising renaissance in places like California, Australia, and Israel. Learn why Colombard, with its natural high acidity and robustness, is stepping into the spotlight, challenging its status as merely a blending grape, and earning accolades for its ability to produce wines rich in character and flavor.As we explore Colombard’s global journey, discover the diverse expressions of this unique grape across various terroirs, from the vibrant, fruit-forward wines of South Australia to the mineral-rich, crisp varieties emerging from Israel’s high-altitude vineyards. Delight in tales of forgotten vines rediscovered in California and the amusing mix-ups with the country of Colombia in wine circles. This episode offers an engaging look at Colombard’s transformation from an overlooked varietal to a beloved comeback grape. Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or a curious novice, this celebration of Colombard is bound to enrich your understanding of the wine world’s unsung hero.Support the showwww.TheKosherTerroir.com+972-58-731-1567+[email protected] to Join “The Kosher Terroir” WhatsApp Chathttps://chat.whatsapp.com/EHmgm2u5lQW9VMzhnoM7C9Thursdays 6:30pm Eastern Time on the NSN Network and the NSN App

Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir In this episode of Kosher Terroir, we trace Colombard’s journey from its French roots to its surprising renaissance in places like California, Australia, and Israel. Learn why Colombard, with its natural high acidity and robustness, is stepping into the spotlight, challenging its status as merely a blending grape, and earning accolades for its ability to produce wines rich in character and flavor. As we explore Colombard’s global journey, discover th...

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