(NYdailynews) - Wine makers in the US are increasingly seeking recognition of their terroir, with the recent addition of three new American Viticultural Areas located in California and Washington State designed to give consumers more information about the wine they choose. Just as a bottle of champagne or Bordeaux wine is instantly recognizable by its place of origin in France, American wine growers are hoping to distinguish themselves from the competition with labels that denote their terroir -- a taste profile specific to the area the product was made in, influenced by climate and soil conditions.