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Italian Wine Specialist (IWS) certification - SEATTLE
Jan
16
to Jan 24

Italian Wine Specialist (IWS) certification - SEATTLE

Location: Seattle   Start date: 01/16/2021 at 9:30am   Price: $650.00 (early bird discount) / $715.00 *ALL INCLUSIVE.

WHEN: 2021 JANUARY : 16th, 17th, 23rd & 24th - 9:30AM to 3:30pm (with break)

EXAM: MAR 5th - 10:00am (1 hour)

WHERE: BRUNELLO RISTORANTE - 7115 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

For questions or queries : info@nasommelier.com

CHOOSE OPTION:

* REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY : Please note that the enrollment to any of the above courses includes and indicates the agreement to the following refund & cancellation policy.
Any cancellation received by NASA prior to 1 week of beginning of course will be refunded 100%. Cancellations received less than 1 week prior to commencement of course are not eligible for a refund. Applicant can however retain the credit for future courses and products. NASA (North American Sommelier Association) will make all efforts to satisfy a course completion but retains the right to cancel the course up to 24 hours before the date and time of commencement with a 100% refund.
NASA (North American Sommelier Association) is solely responsible for the ‘enrollment fee’ of its courses. NASA (North American Sommelier Association) is NOT responsible or liable for any and all costs/expenses sustained by the applicant including but not limited to transportation expenses (flights, train tickets, gasoline), hotel and lodging expenses, communication costs, per diem expenses.
**Starting 2014, the ‘Italian Wine Specialist’ written examination can be retaken for those who did not pass the exam the 1st attempt for a $70.00 fee (each attempt) with no limit on attempts.

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Italian Wine Specialist (IWS) certification - CHICAGO
Jun
8
to Jun 23

Italian Wine Specialist (IWS) certification - CHICAGO

Location: Chicago  Date: 06/08/2019 at 9:00am   Price: $675

WHEN: JUNE 8th, 9th, 22nd & 23rd - 9:00am to 3:30pm (with lunch break)
Exam: TBC

WHERE: CITY WINERY - 1200 West Randolph St., Chicago, Illinois 60607

For questions or queries : classes@nasommelier.com

CHOOSE ONE:

* REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY : Please note that the enrollment to any of the above courses includes and indicates the agreement to the following refund & cancellation policy.
Any cancellation received by NASA prior to 1 week of beginning of course will be refunded 100%. Cancellations received less than 1 week prior to commencement of course are not eligible for a refund. Applicant can however retain the credit for future courses and products. NASA (North American Sommelier Association) will make all efforts to satisfy a course completion but retains the right to cancel the course up to 24 hours before the date and time of commencement with a 100% refund.
NASA (North American Sommelier Association) is solely responsible for the ‘enrollment fee’ of its courses. NASA (North American Sommelier Association) is NOT responsible or liable for any and all costs/expenses sustained by the applicant including but not limited to transportation expenses (flights, train tickets, gasoline), hotel and lodging expenses, communication costs, per diem expenses.
**Starting 2014, the ‘Italian Wine Specialist’ written examination can be retaken for those who did not pass the exam the 1st attempt for a $70.00 fee (each attempt) with no limit on attempts.


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COGNAC masterclass
May
26
1:00 PM13:00

COGNAC masterclass

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All Cognac is brandy, but not all brandy is Cognac! 

Cognac is the original brandy and still to this day the most revered and historical distillate of wine. A legendary spirit with centuries of history.  First and foremost, Cognac is a place.  It is a town in the Charente department of southwestern France, and the distinct climate, soils, culture, and history of the surrounding area are expressed in the spirit that’s made here. Today, both within the fine-dining, alcoholic beverage industries and pop-culture, Cognac has regained all of its past glory.  The styles, versatility, applications and personalities of Cognac are immensely varied and its production method considered one of the most artisanal and crafted in the world of spirits.

In this 3.5-hour course, we will cover Cognac’s history, production, and ways to enjoy it, including food pairing.   We will taste a selection of 9 (nine) Cognacs that will illustrate a variety of terroirs, styles, tiers and aging categories. 

The course will also feature a series of small bites to showcase pairing applications.

The instructor, Irina Ponomarenko, is an official Cognac Educator, certified by the BNIC (Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac).

Presenter:  Irina Ponomarenko, Certified Cognac Educator, WSA/NASA Silver-Pin Certified Sommelier, Master Taster.

Participants will receive a ‘certificate of attendance’ issued by the North American Sommelier Association in conjunction with the BNIC (official Cognac Bureau).

Irina recently returned from Cognac where she was among a select group of educators training for the Cognac Educator Certificate.  Irina has been an instructor with the North American Sommelier Association since 2013.  She teaches a variety of courses, including the spirits module of the Certified Sommelier curriculum. 

WHEN: MAY 26th - 1:00pm to 4:30pm

WHERE: RITA HOUSE - 5971 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036

COST: $179.00 NON-NASA MEMBERS (all inclusive) / $149 CURRENT NASA MEMBERS

*membership status will be checked for discount

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Wine Primer Course - NAPA / San Francisco
Nov
1
to Nov 2

Wine Primer Course - NAPA / San Francisco

WHEN: November 1st & 2nd - 9:00am to 3:30pm (with break)

WHERE: BERINGER VINEYARDS, 2000 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574 

PRICE: $345 (all inclusive)

* REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY : *Enrollment fee non-refundable upon cancellation by student - course credit will be retained for future use.

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SALICE SALENTINO DOC, MASTER CLASS AND TASTING
Oct
24
11:00 AM11:00

SALICE SALENTINO DOC, MASTER CLASS AND TASTING

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Salento is called the “heel” of Italy because of its shape: it is a beautiful strip of land, bathed by two seas, the Ionian and the Adriatic, a door straight on the Balkans, Greece and south-eastern Europe. Land of border, where everything ends and at the same time can start. By destiny and by agricultural vocation, Salento is also the mother land of the wine civilization, because, as the local farmers say, wine in Salento is as old as man and his agriculture. 

Altitude and composition of the soils, exposure and solar irradiation, thermal excursions and ventilation, these characteristics make of Salento an incredible diverse wine region, expressing several microclimatic and terroirs, changing within a few kilometres. 

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The cultivation of the vine, in these areas, located at the center of the Mediterranean, has crossed all the ages, from the Greeks to the Romans, to go to Longobards and Byzantines, and then Normans, Angevins and Aragonese, and reach up to our time with stunning, powerful wines.

Reds can be the intense and brooding made of Negramaro, or brilliant and vibrant, made of Primitivo or the indigenous Susumaniello. Because Puglia and Salento are, above all, lands of reds and rosés (rosati), sometimes even big and unforgettable ones. Wines with character. 

Today Salento shows the potential to become a symbol of the new frontier of Southern Italian quality enology. Two facts plays a big role in the quality viticulture of this area: ancient tradition in the cultivation of the vine on one side and perfect climatic conditions on the other. And then again, the proximity of the sea, an added value able to mitigate the effects of a hot climate and to give the wines that complexity (and elegance) that makes them truly unique, expressive of a truly unique “Salento identity”. 

Come and discover more about this underrated wine region. Meet in person some of Salento producers!

WHEN: 2018 OCTOBER 24th (Wednesday) - 11:00AM to 1:30pm

WHERE: THE WINEHOUSE (upstairs) - 2311 Cotner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064

COST: FREE FOR TRADE (credentials required) or CURRENT NASA MEMBERS - Renew your membership here !

With Consorzio of Salice Salentino producers and Laura Donadoni (guest speaker)

Please RSPV, limited number of seats available !

For questions or queries : info@nasommelier.com

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The versatility of VINHO VERDE (Portugal) - HOUSTON, TX
Jun
19
12:00 PM12:00

The versatility of VINHO VERDE (Portugal) - HOUSTON, TX

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Peneda national park in Portugal

Vinho Verde is the biggest DOC of Portugal, up in the cool, rainy, verdant north west. 
Vibrant freshness, lightness and aromatic and flavorful expressions, are the characteristics that define and differentiate Vinho Verde that has steadily become more & more popular in the United States market.

Affordable, over-delivering, fresh, versatile in pairing, vibrant, thirst-quenching and mineral...this wine is as unique as it is mandatory in any complete cellar or wine program.

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Learn all there is to know about Vinho Verde!

The seminar & tasting will give you an insight on the natural conditions of the region, covering the several micro-climates, terroir, winemaking practices and unique indigenous grape varieties utilized as well as the typical and various examples of this splendidly jovial white wine.

An guided tasting of a great selection of the best examples will be executed. 

Find out the truth behind Portugal's fastest growing export !


WHEN: Tuesday JUNE 19th @ 12:00pm to 2:30pm

WHERE: Texas Wine School - 2301 Portsmouth St, Houston, TX 77098

COST: FREE FOR MEMBERS & TRADE !

 

 


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Master Of Rioja ® - Miami
Jun
4
9:00 AM09:00

Master Of Rioja ® - Miami

WHEN: Monday JUEN 4th, 2018 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (one hour break for lunch).

WHERE: FLORIDA WINE ACADEMY - 1 SE 3rd Ave Suite #2240, Miami, FL 33131

EXAM: TBC by school

* REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY : *Enrollment fee non-refundable upon cancellation by student - course credit will be retained for future use.

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Wine Primer Course - New York (Hudson Valley)
Apr
21
to Apr 22

Wine Primer Course - New York (Hudson Valley)

  • 37 Croton Avenue Ossining, NY, 10562 United States (map)
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WHEN: 2018 APR 21st & 22nd – 10:00am to 5:00pm with break.

WHERE: 37 Croton Ave; Ossining, New York 10562  (Free transportation will be provided to venue from metro north Ossining station)

* REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY : *Enrollment fee non-refundable upon cancellation by student - course credit will be retained for future use.

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Master Of Rioja ® - Los Angeles
Apr
21
9:00 AM09:00

Master Of Rioja ® - Los Angeles

WHEN: Saturday April 21st, 2018 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (one hour break for lunch).

WHERE: RITA HOUSE - 5971 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036

EXAM: TBA

COST: $350.00 (all inclusive) / $315 for current NASA MEMBERS

Membership status:

* REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY : *Enrollment fee non-refundable upon cancellation by student - course credit will be retained for future use.

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Master Of Terroir® - Los Angeles
Feb
17
to Feb 18

Master Of Terroir® - Los Angeles

WHEN: FEB 17th & 18th, 2018 - 9:00am to 4:00pm

WHERE: The Winehouse (2311 Cotner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064)

EXAM: ONLINE (APR 15th - 10:00am PST / 1.5 hours)

COST: $395

"Terroir" (French pronunciation: [tɛʁwaʁ] from terre, "land") is the set of all environmental factors that affect a crop's epigenetic qualities, when the crop is grown in a specific habitat. Collectively, these environmental characteristics are said to have a character; terroir refers also to this character.

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Wine Primer Course - Los Angeles
Jan
27
to Feb 3

Wine Primer Course - Los Angeles

WHEN: NEW DATES - JAN 27th & FEB 3rd (9:00am to 4:00pm with lunch break)

WHERE: Rita House - 5971 Third Street West Hollywood, CA 90036United States (map)

PRICE: $345.00 (all inclusive)

* REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY : *Enrollment fee non-refundable upon cancellation by student - course credit will be retained for future use.

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Italian Wine Specialist Certification® - San Francisco
Nov
18
to Dec 9

Italian Wine Specialist Certification® - San Francisco

Location: San Francisco   Date: 11/05/2016 at 9:30am   Price: $650

WHEN: 2017 NOV 18th, 19th, 25th & 26th  - 9:00AM to 4:00pm (with break)

Exam: 2017 DEC 9th (10:00am - 1 hour)

WHERE: PRESS CLUB - 20 Yerba Buena Ln, San Francisco, CA 94103

For questions or queries : classes@nasommelier.com

* REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY : Please note that the enrollment to any of the above courses includes and indicates the agreement to the following refund & cancellation policy.
Any cancellation received by NASA prior to 1 week of beginning of course will be refunded 100%. Cancellations received less than 1 week prior to commencement of course are not eligible for a refund. Applicant can however retain the credit for future courses and products. NASA (North American Sommelier Association) will make all efforts to satisfy a course completion but retains the right to cancel the course up to 24 hours before the date and time of commencement with a 100% refund.
NASA (North American Sommelier Association) is solely responsible for the ‘enrollment fee’ of its courses. NASA (North American Sommelier Association) is NOT responsible or liable for any and all costs/expenses sustained by the applicant including but not limited to transportation expenses (flights, train tickets, gasoline), hotel and lodging expenses, communication costs, per diem expenses.
**Starting 2014, the ‘Italian Wine Specialist’ written examination can be retaken for those who did not pass the exam the 1st attempt for a $70.00 fee (each attempt) with no limit on attempts.

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American Wine Specialist® Certification - LOS ANGELES, CA
Nov
4
to Jan 6

American Wine Specialist® Certification - LOS ANGELES, CA

Location: Ls Angeles, CA Date: 11/4/2017 @ 9:00am   Price: $590 (Full course)

WHEN: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with break)

Nov 4th, 11th - West Coast Specialist

Jan 6th, 2018 - Remainder US

Exam: TBA

Location: Rita House 5971 Third Street  West Hollywood, CA 90036 

Choose option:

For more info please contact us @ : info@nasommelier.com

* REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY : Please note that the enrollment to any of the above courses includes and indicates the agreement to the following refund & cancellation policy.
Any cancellation received by NASA prior to 1 week of beginning of course will be refunded 100%. Cancellations received less than 1 week prior to commencement of course are not eligible for a refund. Applicant can however retain the credit for future courses and products. NASA (North American Sommelier Association) will make all efforts to satisfy a course completion but retains the right to cancel the course up to 24 hours before the date and time of commencement with a 100% refund.
NASA (North American Sommelier Association) is solely responsible for the ‘enrollment fee’ of its courses. NASA (North American Sommelier Association) is NOT responsible or liable for any and all costs/expenses sustained by the applicant including but not limited to transportation expenses (flights, train tickets, gasoline), hotel and lodging expenses, communication costs, per diem expenses.
**Starting 2014, the ‘Italian Wine Specialist’ written examination can be retaken for those who did not pass the exam the 1st attempt for a $70.00 fee (each attempt) with no limit on attempts.

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Italian Wine Essentials - Houston, TX
Sep
16
to Sep 30

Italian Wine Essentials - Houston, TX

Italian Wine Essentials

Italy is currently the #1 wine exporting and producing country in the world, as well as the most imported wine into the United States. Italy produces a wide variety of wines, from a wide variety of grapes, most of which are not widely grown outside of Italy.  This 3-part (9-hour) course is designed to introduce you to the wines, teach you about  the labeling and classification system in Italy, and offer serving and pairing tips about the wines.  

Designed in partnership with the North American Sommelier Association and taught by an Italian sommelier (certified by AIS, the Italian Sommelier Association), the Italian Wine Essentials course will touch on the major wines of Italy from the north to the south, including Sicily and Sardinia. It is designed for those who want to know more about Italian wines, particularly those they might find on the shelves of their local wine merchant, but who are not ready for a significant investment of time or money. This class may be used as a stepping stone towards a more rigorous certification, or as a stand-alone.  Certificates of completion will be awarded for full attendance. There is no book, and no exam.

RESCHEDULED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO RECENT WEATHER HAZARD IN HOUSTON

 

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WEBINAR : Rioja DOCa...Tradition & Modernity.
May
3
9:15 AM09:15

WEBINAR : Rioja DOCa...Tradition & Modernity.

WHEN: WEDS May 3rd, 9:15 am PST/12:15 pm EST/6:16 pm Logroño

WHERE: https://nasommelier.adobeconnect.com/r8xxumojzg1/

COST: FREE

For questions or queries : info@nasommelier.com

NASA Presents Webinars

WEDS May 3rd, 9:15 am PST / 12:15 pm EST / 6:16 pm Logroño

Tradition & Modernity in DOCa Rioja

There is a lot of discussion, and some controversy, about traditional and modern Rioja wines. There are camps of people who avoid oak-aged wines, those who clamor only for the old-school methods of extended oak aging, terroir-obsessed drinkers, those who want to blow the appellation rules apart. 

Let us take 30 minutes to deconstruct the traditional and modern wines, how to tell them apart, find the styles of Rioja that you love, and identify as professionals how to recommend these Rioja styles to friends and customers. 

Presenter: Nina Sventitsky, Certified Rioja Educator, Vice President North American Sommelier Association.

Nina is currently the Western Regional Manager for the Rioja USA Trade Campaign - and is also one of the first of three Certified Rioja Educators. She presents the Rioja Master certification, and developed and teaches the American Wine Specialist® certification for NASA.

1) Please follow this link, which will be made live 5 to 10 minutes before the start of the webinar:
https://nasommelier.adobeconnect.com/r8xxumojzg1/

2) Enter as Guest

Notes of the presentation will be available the day before the webinar, for note-taking.

PLEASE NOTE: ADOBE CONNECT WEBINARS REQUIRE FLASH PLAYER OR THE ADOBE CONNECT ADD-IN TO VIEW OUR WEBINARS, or TO ACCESS THE RECORDINGS POST-WEBINAR.   If you continue to have problems, try a new browser. We recommend testing the link and your access prior to the first webinar.

Through July 30th, NASA webinars are available to members, guests and the general public. StartingAugust 1st, NASA Presents Webinars will be members-only with invited guests from the trade and our partners.

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Italian Wine Specialist Certification® - New York
Feb
4
to Feb 12

Italian Wine Specialist Certification® - New York

WHEN
2017 FEB 4th, 5th, 11th & 12th - 9:00am to 4:00pm (with break)

EXAM
MAR 25th (10:00am - 1 hour)

Regular (After JAN 1 2017) $650.00 USD
Early Bird Special (Expires JAN 1 2017) $600.00 USD

Select option:

For more info, please contact us info@nasommelier.com

* REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY : Please note that the enrollment to any of the above courses includes and indicates the agreement to the following refund & cancellation policy.
Any cancellation received by NASA prior to 1 week of beginning of course will be refunded 100%. Cancellations received less than 1 week prior to commencement of course are not eligible for a refund. Applicant can however retain the credit for future courses and products. NASA (North American Sommelier Association) will make all efforts to satisfy a course completion but retains the right to cancel the course up to 24 hours before the date and time of commencement with a 100% refund.
NASA (North American Sommelier Association) is solely responsible for the ‘enrollment fee’ of its courses. NASA (North American Sommelier Association) is NOT responsible or liable for any and all costs/expenses sustained by the applicant including but not limited to transportation expenses (flights, train tickets, gasoline), hotel and lodging expenses, communication costs, per diem expenses.
**Starting 2014, the ‘Italian Wine Specialist’ written examination can be retaken for those who did not pass the exam the 1st attempt for a $70.00 fee (each attempt) with no limit on attempts.

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Master Taster course
Jan
21
9:00 AM09:00

Master Taster course

WHERE: THE WINEHOUSE, 2311 Cotner ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90064

WHEN: JAN 21 - 9:00am to 4:00pm (with break)

EXAM:  April 30th (10:00am - 2.5 hours)

COST: $295 (without material) / $350 (with material : book, tasting card, color chart)

The 'MASTER TASTER CERTIFICATE' is a compulsory pre-requisite for anyone wishing to teach for the North America Sommelier Association or achieve 'Gold-Pin' status.

Course material provided/required : AIS WINE-TASTING BOOK + TASTING NOTEBOOK + TASTING CARD + COLOR CHART.

Pre-requisites : AIS/NASA/WSA Certified Sommelier or WSET diploma equivalentorAdvanced Sommelier Court of Master Sommeliers equivalent.

*Written examination will consist of 5 blind tastings with NASA methodology and terminology (blank paper) + 50 written questions (30 multiple choice, 10 open).

**Oral examination will consist of 3 blind technical tastings with NASA methodology and terminology.

For inquiries, please contact us at : info@nasommelier.com

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Spanish Wine Specialist 'SWS' Certification® - Los Angeles
Oct
15
to Oct 16

Spanish Wine Specialist 'SWS' Certification® - Los Angeles

WHEN: 
2016 OCT 15th & 16th (9:00m to 4:00pm with break)

EXAM: 
DEC 4th (10:00am - same location)

PRICE: $650.00 (all inclusive - lunch, material, wines, lectures, exam) 

For questions or queries : classes@nasommelier.com
 

* REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY : Please note that the enrollment to any of the above courses includes and indicates the agreement to the following refund & cancellation policy.
Any cancellation received by NASA prior to 72 hours of beginning of course will be refunded 100%. Cancellations received between 72 hours and 48 hours prior to commencement of course will be eligible for a 50% refund of the cost of the course. Any and all cancellations received less than 48 hours prior to the commencement of the course will NOT be refunded. Applicant can however retain the credit for future courses and products. NASA (North American Sommelier Association) will make all efforts to satisfy a course completion but retains the right to cancel the course up to 24 hours before the date and time of commencement with a 100% refund.
NASA (North American Sommelier Association) is solely responsible for the ‘enrollment fee’ of its courses. NASA (North American Sommelier Association) is NOT responsible or liable for any and all costs/expenses sustained by the applicant including but not limited to transportation expenses (flights, train tickets, gasoline), hotel and lodging expenses, communication costs, per diem expenses.
**Starting 2014, the ‘Italian Wine Specialist’ written examination can be retaken for those who did not pass the exam the 1st attempt for a $70.00 fee (each attempt) with no limit on attempts.

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Master Of Terroir® - San Francisco
Aug
13
12:00 AM00:00

Master Of Terroir® - San Francisco

WHEN
2016 AUGUST 13th & 14th, 9:00am to 3:30pm (with break)

EXAM
AUG 27th (1:00pm) *exam is not mandatory but required to achieve certificate + title

"Terroir" (French pronunciation: [tɛʁwaʁ] from terre, "land") is the set of all environmental factors that affect a crop's epigenetic qualities, when the crop is grown in a specific habitat. Collectively, these environmental characteristics are said to have a character; terroir refers also to this character.

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