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Featuring sidebars on topics like the taste of climate change and mini timelines that capture significant historical moments, these entries solidify the idea that every bottle is a product of a particular moment in time.
A stunning hardcover with exquisite debossing and gold foil, The Wine List is encased in a luxurious textured cover. It exudes sophistication, making it the perfect gift.
Showcasing captivating collage-style art, this book's interior is a veritable feast for the eyes that enhances the reading experience by turning it into a visual journey.
THE FOUNDING BOTTLES (PRE-WAR):
The stories from this period highlight controversies, tragedies, and pivotal events like the phylloxera outbreak, World War I, the Great Depression, and Prohibition and shine a spotlight on the resilient wineries that prevailed in the face of these challenges.
GENERATION OLD SCHOOL (POSTWAR TO 1989):
In this period, farmers gained technological advances like gasoline- and electric-powered machinery, as well as pesticides and chemical fertilizers, which brought some relief to farming’s challenges. This generation became the first to successfully implement organic and biodynamic farming techniques.
THE REIGN OF POINTS (1990–2008):
In this era, wine consultants emerged and instructed winemakers on the newer tools available, like experimenting with different strains of yeast, adding nutrients during fermentation, and analyzing the chemistry of an unfinished wine. Some wines from this era were failed experiments, while a select few prevailed.
THE CURIOUS AGE (2009 TO PRESENT):
A renewed focus on wine exploration has emerged. Now the obsession is with acidity, freshness, and lightness. Instead of jammy and buttery, consumers seek out earthy and salty. The best producers avoid flavor trends altogether, putting their heads down to make the most excellent product, without compromise.