The winemaker's dance : exploring terroir in the Napa Valley /

There is a saying among winemakers that "great wine begins with dirt." Beginning from this intriguing premise, The Winemaker's Dance embarks on an eye-opening exploration of "terroir" in one of the greatest places on earth to grow wine - California's Napa Valley. Jonath...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Swinchatt, Jonathan P.
Otros Autores: Howell, D. G.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berkeley, Calif. : University of California Press, ©2004.
Temas:
Wine and wine making > California > Napa Valley.
Viticulture > California > Napa Valley.
Geology > California > Napa Valley.
Wine and wine making.
Geology.
Wine
Geology
Viticulture > Californie > Napa, Vallée du.
Géologie > Californie > Napa, Vallée du.
Vin.
Géologie.
geology.
COOKING > Beverages > Wine & Spirits.
Viticulture
Wine and wine making
Napa Valley (Calif.)
California
Napa, Vallée du (Calif.)
California > Napa Valley
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:There is a saying among winemakers that "great wine begins with dirt." Beginning from this intriguing premise, The Winemaker's Dance embarks on an eye-opening exploration of "terroir" in one of the greatest places on earth to grow wine - California's Napa Valley. Jonathan Swinchatt and David G. Howell weave a tale that begins millions of years ago with the clash of continental plates that created the Napa Valley and go on to show how this small region, with its myriad microclimates, complex geologic history, and dedicated winemakers, came to produce world-class wines. A fascinating look at the
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiv, 229 pages) : color illustrations, color maps
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-214) and index.
ISBN:9780520929203
0520929209
1597349488
9781597349482
1283277077
9781283277075
1417582936
9781417582938

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