Trips to France to pursue his passion for wine had exposed him to the French concept of terroir and its importance in Burgundy .
Paul Gerrie , an engineer based in Pittsburgh , was searching for suitable land in North and South America to open a winery .
Trips to France to pursue Paul Gerrie 's passion for wine had exposed him to the French concept of terroir and its importance in Burgundy .
Paul Gerrie , an engineer based in Pittsburgh , was searching for suitable land in North and South America to open a winery .