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A Geologist Rethinks 'Terroir'
Professor Kevin Pogue studied geological composition of the Himalayan foothills in Pakistan, but after 9/11 the area became too dangerous. As a wine lover, he shifted his focus and now teaches geology at Whitman College where he schools his students in Terroir 101.
By Evan Kleiman • • 1 min readProfessor Kevin Pogue studied geological composition of the Himalayan foothills in Pakistan, but after 9/11 the area became too dangerous. As a wine lover, he shifted his focus and now teaches geology at Whitman College where he schools his students in Terroir 101. He is now the go-to man in Washington state, helping potential vintners find their ideal plot of land.
article in the New York Times inspired us to speak to him.
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The full episode
5 of 7Modernist Drinks, Geology and 'Terroir,' Margarita Dermatitis- 0:00Market Report
- 9:24Local Malts for Local Beers
- 18:31The Unforeseen Consequences of Making Margaritas in the Sun
- 24:06Modernist Mixology: How Bartenders Are Using Centrifuges to Perfect Your Cocktail
- 31:32A Geologist Rethinks 'Terroir'You’re reading this
- 39:32The Master Sommelier Exam: The Hardest Test You've Never Heard Of
- 48:28Trois Mec: More than Just Three Guys in a Pizza Place