Does the ultimate expression of terroir lay in a single site, or a blend from multiple sites that make up a given zone? This is one of those questions that provokes passion and debate in the world of wine. Take a deep dive into the topic through the optics – and wines – of new world and old world producers from two classic areas – Champagne and the Anderson Valley. Moderated by The SOMM Journal’s VP of Education Lars Leicht with panelists Xavier Barlier, Senior VP of Marketing and Communications for Maisons Marques & Domaines, and Darrin Low, winemaker at Domaine Anderson.

• To understand the unique terroir(s) of Champagne and the Anderson Valley
• To discuss the benefits and advantages of single vineyard or multiple vineyard wines from each of those regions
• To understand the wine growing and wine making techniques, priorities and principles in single vs. multiple vineyard wines
• To understand the winemaking philosophy of Louis Roederer and Domaine Anderson
• To compare and contrast similarities and differences between old world and new world winemaking