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The Geography of Wine : How Landscapes, Cultures, Terroir, and the Weather Make a Good Drop
by Sommers, Brian J
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- Used - Good
- ISBN 10
- 0452288908
- ISBN 13
- 9780452288904
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Synopsis
Wine is more than taste, smell, and appearanceit is a reflection of a place and its people. Why is Bordeaux a great place for red wines? Why do some places produce Rieslings and others produce Chardonnay? A fun and fascinating examination of terroir (the French word for the geography of a vineyard) this book takes connoisseursand potential connoisseurson a tour of wine regions, and explains the principles geographers use to understand the critical factors that make up the wine character” of a place. From the Loire Valley to Napa Valley, Madeira to South Africa, Australia to Chile, The Geography of Wine is an entertaining and informative introduction to viticulture for worldly wine lovers everywhere.
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- 570965-6
- Title
- The Geography of Wine : How Landscapes, Cultures, Terroir, and the Weather Make a Good Drop
- Author
- Sommers, Brian J
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0452288908
- ISBN 13
- 9780452288904
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- This edition first published
- February 26, 2008
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