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Book SynopsisThe connection between vintner, vine, and terroir as seen across the cycle of seasons in the Finger Lakes region of New York.
Trade ReviewEveryone who savors the flavor of a fine glass of wine likely has at one time or another dreamt of producing their own.... Organizing his book by season, John C. Hartsock shares vignettes that illustrate the hard work and perseverance required as well as the heartbreak that comes when one tiny mistake ruins a year's output. This detailed book... will be of great interest to those contemplating the winery business, even if just someday to tinker in their basement.
* Library Journal *
"Harstock writes for an intelligent but nonexpert reader. His journalistic background lets him use dialogue and scene development to carry the story forwardbut his strength is in teaching the reader a great deal about vineyards and making wines without seeming pedantic. Tucked into these pages are short yet illuminating explanations of vine biologythe economics of small wineriesthe chemistry of fermentationhistoric and modern trellising systemstechniques of pruningaccounts of grape diseasesstories of ancient Greek wine partiesand even the ramifications of the modern wine bottle (which emerged in 1760).—Zachary Nowak
* Gastronomica *
Table of ContentsI. Winter
II. Spring
III. Summer
IV. AutumnAcknowledgments
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