Specialisation is a global phenomenon. The Willamette Valley where I am based is 70% planted to Pinot Noir (up from 69.3% in 2019) according to 2020 data. This makes my home region a prime example of specialisation.
A year and a half ago, Jancis wrote an article entitled The world’s favourite grapes. It was based on Professor Kym Anderson and Dr Signe Nelgen’s indispensable text describing the...
