The Geography of Wine

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 ofterroir(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 ChileThe Geography of Wineis an entertaining and informative introduction to viticulture for worldly wine lovers everywhere.