Land and Wine: The French Terroir 9780226014692, 9780226014722, 022601469X

A tour of the French winemaking regions to illustrate how the soil, underlying bedrock, relief, and microclimate shape t

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English Pages 251 Year 2014

Land and Wine: The French Terroir
9780226014692, 9780226014722, 022601469X

For centuries, France has long been the world’s greatest wine-producing country. Its wines are the global gold standard,

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The concept of terroir is one of the most celebrated and controversial subjects in wine today. Most will agree that well

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This book explores the origins and significance of the French concept of terroir, demonstrating that the way the French

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"A fascinating book that belongs on every wine lover’s bookshelf."—The Wine Economist "It’s a book to rea

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From its eighteenth-century beginnings, the Santa Barbara wine industry achieved success by embracing a "wine by de

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The remarkable untold story of France's courageous, clever vinters who protected and rescued the country's mos

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“Demossier’s engrossing analysis of Burgundy—the wine, the place, the brand—should be imbibed (pun intended!) on many le

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"A must-read for any wine grape grower or winemaker who has ever wrestled with the most important myths of winegrow

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If you actually love to eat good food, then you should learn to cook as well too. Julia & Julia is the story of one

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The Winemaker's Hand is the next best thing to visiting a winery and chatting with a vintner. Natalie Berkowitz

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