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The Winemaker's Dance: Exploring Terroir in the Napa Valley

Description

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 art and science of winemaking and the only comprehensive book that covers Napa's geology, history, and environment, The Winemaker's Dance will help wine enthusiasts better understand wine talk and wine writing and, most importantly, wine itself. The Winemaker's Dance is animated by the voices of Napa's winemakers talking about their craft. The book also contains two driving tours through the valley that highlight the landscapes and wineries discussed. An array of unique illustrations-including shaded relief maps overlaid with color aerial photographs-provide a new and illuminating look at the region: its bedrock, sediments, soils, sun, wind, and rain. The expansive narrative considers how these elements influence wines from particular vineyards and how specific winemaking practices can bring out or mask aspects of terroir. It concludes with a discussion of the state of the winemaking industry today. Unraveling the complex relationship between the people, the earth, and the vines of Napa Valley, The Winemaker's Dance brings the elusive concept of terroir to a broad audience, adding a vibrant dimension to the experience of the valley's wines. It also provides insights that enhance our understanding of wines and winegrowing regions the world over. Illustrations: 62 color photographs, 17 diagrams, 22 maps, 3 tables

Reviews

Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2009-05-02
Summary: "Great Book"

Anyone who enjoys wine and/or Napa Valley will enjoy this book. Great pictures, great explanations and great geology. They even let the winemakers pontificate abit. I really enjoyed it.

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2007-08-10
Summary: "Good background book"

I have a farm near Napa county and was interested in assessing the suitablity of the farm for growing wine grapes. This book has a lot of
interesting information in it. It is especially suitable for someone interested in agriculture who will be visiting Napa county - there are
probably far more people in that category than there are people
interested in growing wine grapes.

For my purposes I would have liked to see a summary table or listing of wineries, wine price, type(s) of grapes grown, soil conditions, soil water retention, elevation, slope, sunlight orientation, and perhaps native vegetation on the soil. It was a bit hard to get this information since it was scattered throughout the book and there were usually just a few factors mentionned when specific wineries were discussed.

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2007-04-16
Summary: "Great for the Wino-Geologist, but needs to address water for sustainability"

I came across this title on a search for D. Howell's work, and then found a cheap copy on eBay. I'm fortunate to live down the street from River Run Winery (check him out on the web)in the eastern Pajaro Valley, and have always wondered about the influence of San Benito County soils and geolgy where the RR winemaker gets his grapes. This Napa valley primer is an excellent intro on the topic and will get the 'geo-juices' flowing for research in my own backyard. See also SOILS FOR FINE WINES by White.
The problem of ground water over-draft was skirted in this book. Any talk of sustainability in CA's wine country --as one finds in the final chapter of this title --will have to be honest about this issue, regardless of drip irrigation, or the perfect grape. I'd like these authors to cover what impacts on geohydrology the wine industry has had in the Napa valley in a revised edition. And perhaps the impact of global climate change on Napa's GW and its vineyards.

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2005-08-17
Summary: "Geeky but Great"

A thorough and valiant attempt at trying to define "terroir" in one of the world's great winegrape growing regions.

I liked the book a lot more than I thought I would--it starts with the soils and geologic makeup, goes into climate, viticulture, and then tries to bundle it with how the grape growers and winemakers coax great fruit out of all of it.

Fabulous maps and graphics. Worth the price for this alone.

Terroir is a very difficult topic to get ones head around and I really appreciate the authors' work. A lot closer than you get from talking to grape growers and wine makers. (I have been an amateur winemaker for over 10 years, so I really appreciated the clarity of their approach.)

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2005-06-07
Summary: "The Winemaker's Dance: Exploring Terroir in the Napa Valley"

yes, this book can not tell you everything about the wine, but at least, this book does provide a basic knowledge of relationship between terroir and the character of wine. If readers who are really interested in wine and terroir, you might buy another book called" Terroir, The Role Geology, Climate, and Culture in the Making of French Wine." by James E. Wilson.