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Wine and Place

A Terroir Reader
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Wine and Place explores the concept of terroir, examining how the environment influences the flavour and quality of wine. The book delves into the relationships between geography, climate, and tradition, illuminating the intricacies of wine-making. It's a fascinating read for those interested in how the character of a wine is shaped by its origin.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by how geography, climate, and culture influence the taste of wine. It's perfect for those who appreciate the intricate relationship between the environment and winemaking, offering insights into how specific locations around the world contribute to the unique characteristics of different wines.

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Wine and Place

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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-made wine has the capacity to express “somewhereness,” a set of consistent aromatics, flavours, or textures that amount to a signature expression of place. But for every advocate, there is a sceptic, and for every writer singing praises related to terroir, there is a study or a detractor seeking to debunk terroir as myth.

Wine and Place examines terroir using a multitude of voices and points of view—from winemakers to wine critics, from science to literature—seeking not to prove its veracity but to explore its pros, cons, and other aspects. This comprehensive anthology lets readers come to their own conclusions about terroir.

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Wine and Place has been lauded for its comprehensive exploration of terroir, offering a nuanced and well-balanced anthology akin to fine wine itself. It's considered essential reading for wine enthusiasts and students, serving as both a reference and an immersive look into the complex subject of terroir. The book is praised for its vast and diverse content, setting a high standard in its field.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520277007

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 January 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 1 b-w photo, 7 maps, 14 charts

Contributors:

  • Edited by Tim Patterson
  • Edited by John Buechsenstein
  • Foreword by Patrick J. Comiskey

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 816g

Pages: 344

About the Author

Tim Patterson was an award-winning home winemaker and author of several books including Home Winemaking for Dummies and Concannon: The First One Hundred and Twenty-five Years. He was also a columnist for Wines & Vines and a contributor to numerous books, magazines, and websites. John Buechsenstein is a winemaker and wine educator. He is past president of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture and coauthor of the Standardized System of Wine Aroma Terminology, among other titles.

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