| Its extreme heat and raspingly dry climate has sent many an enterprising winemaker packing. |
| Because the winemaker can have such a strong influence it is often technique that defines the flavors of Chardonnay wines more than terroir. |
| Each winemaker sees this wine as a personal statement and each blend is a unique melange of the varieties in the vineyards. |
| And yet it is here, among the apple orchards and farms, that an Italian winemaker has set up shop and is making a name for himself. |
| Everything that a winemaker does in producing his wine affects the taste of the wine in one way or another. |
| This lowly-ranked wine still retains the terroir of the region, of the Les Setilles vineyard and of Oliver Leflaive, the winemaker. |
