Product Description

The author, a leading geologist, explains how the environment directly influences how each wine tastes and develops. The interplay of geology, soil, climate and culture of the vines are examined in this book, and how these various factors combine in creating wine.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #922089 in Books
• Published on: 1998-09-17
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 336 pages

Wine & Spirits magazine
"Fascinating.Taken in sips, like a fine, dense Bordeaux, it's a book worthy of long contemplation."

Adventures in Dining
"An exceptionally informative book."

Food & Wine magazine
"An...important reference work."