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Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Wine Appreciation Guild; 1 edition September 8, 1998
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1891267221
ISBN-13: 978-1891267222
Product Dimensions:
10.3 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
Book Description
WINNER OF 7 MAJOR AWARDS James Beard Award, Veuve Clicquot; Wine Book of the Year, DECANTER Magazine; Wine Book of the Year, Finalist; Andre Simon Wine Book of the Year
"From the Unseen Darkness where the vineroots suck, where the liquid in your glass is teased out of the soil." So states Hugh Johnson in explaining the importance of soils, "the terroir" that the French have long praised as the secret to great wines. Years of meticulous research now reveal the relationship between rocks and grapes. A natural history of the little known facts and anecdote woven into the compelling tale of how geology influences the choice of grapes, style and quality. A master geologist describes each rock type and soil and the way structure affects the absorption of vital nutrients. Using instruments and techniques developed for oil exploration, Wilson learned more about vineyards and quality than winemakers ever dreamed!
About The Author
James E. Wilson is a former Vice President for Exploration and Production at Shell Oil. In his second career he has devoted himself to the study of the natural history and underlying geology of French wines. He lives in Colorado. Hugh Johnson writes the annual best-seller, Pocket Wine Book and is also author of World Atlas of Wine, now in its fourth edition.
Reader Reviews
This book allows one to understand why micro geography is as important to the making of a great wine as weather and the wine maker.
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