“TERROIRIST” (ter-war-ist) noun: “A person, usually a member of a group, who is fanatical about wine, especially when it has a sense of place”.
This is the description you’ll find on Terroirist.com, the daily wine blog founded last year by US-based wine writer David White, who has been announced as this year’s guest speaker at the 37th Nederburg Auction of fine, rare wines.
Based in Washington DC, this self-confessed ‘Terroirist’ talks to readers a month through the wine content portal, which was recently named “Best New Wine Blog”.
Artfully straddling the divide between traditional and digital media, David is well poised to comment on the myriad challenges facing the wine industry, including climate change, the opening of new markets, the democratisation of wine and what it is that new generation consumers want.
Says David: “It’s clear that that the wine industry is at a tipping point, having to deal with issues in an ever-changing world exacerbated by the influence of modern technology. It is exciting and I believe there is room to embrace these potential opportunities”.
Nederburg Auction business manager, Dalene Steyn, concurs: “Given that the look and feel of the auction itself have changed to offer a platform that is both progressive and relevant, we’re excited to have someone like David offer a fresh insight into the changing wine landscape and the future implications for both the industry and consumers.”
