To know the Goddess of Terroir is to know the meaning of the French word, "terroir."

Terroir is the interaction between the soil, the topography and the climate. In the growing of wine grapes, it is the terroir (terºor) that produces the quality and complexity of the grapes.

Think of the Goddess as the beauty of Terroir. She is a triple goddess. She represents the three aspects of the moon and womankind: 1) waxing crescent, 2) full moon, and 3) waning crescent. In harmony with all of nature, like the vines, she sleeps in the winter, awakens in the spring, comes into full bloom herself, nurturing the grapes as they ripen throughout the growing season. Then, after giving up the fruits of her labor at harvest-time, the Goddess returns to sleep, awaiting the next cycle of seasons, dreaming of grapes and wines yet to be born.

Look closely at the image of the Goddess. Surrounding her you will see the nature of Leona Valley, the presence of creatures whose spirits still roam here. You will see the Goddess as sleeping beauty, awakened and fertile, then returned to sleep.

Such is the beauty of the Goddess of Terroir. Such is the beauty of Leona Valley. Such is the beauty of our wines.