Reflections Of A Vintner

Author : Tor Kenward
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781647007164

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Reflections of a Vintner by Tor Kenward Pdf

A compendium for wine lovers: a prominent vintner shares a lifetime of great wines, famous friends, deep knowledge, and insider insights Reflections of a Vintner recounts the lessons learned, relationships forged, and observations made from an insider’s nearly fifty-year journey through the burgeoning wine industry in Napa Valley. From the mid-seventies, when there were less than fifty wineries, to the present, with over eight hundred, Tor Kenward shares his recollections as the region became a world-class wine destination. Following the calendar year, each chapter opens with the challenges and opportunities a winemaker faces that month—in the vineyard, winery, tasting room, and out on the road. In addition to the wine knowledge Kenward imparts, the vintner shares stories of his friendships with legends of the modern American food and wine scene, including Julia Child, André Tchelistcheff, Andy Beckstoffer, and Robert Mondavi, among others. Kenward’s hard work as a vintner was recently acknowledged and celebrated. In the October 2021 Judgment of Napa, held forty-five years after the historic Judgement of Paris, TOR Cabernet was judged to be #1, outscoring legendary Bordeaux châteaux, Napa Valley, and international peers by leading critics and sommeliers. TOR wines, coveted by connoisseurs worldwide, received seven perfect 100-point ratings from leading critics for their 2018 Napa Valley wines. An iconic winemaker, Kenward has written, taught, and lectured on wine most of his adult life. What he is most often asked about are not facts or numbers about his wines, but the stories behind them. These are stories of inspiration and wisdom that shaped his journey. With Kenward’s impressive connection to Napa Valley and his legacy of creating inimitable wines, Reflections of a Vintner offers entertaining insights into an often intimidating and complex but highly enjoyable world.

Author : Neal I. Rosenthal
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781429957786

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Reflections of a Wine Merchant by Neal I. Rosenthal Pdf

A leading importer of limited-production wines of character and quality takes us on an intimate tour through family-owned vineyards in France and Italy and reflects upon the last three decades of controversy, hype, and change in the world of wine In the late 1970s, Neal I. Rosenthal set out to learn everything he could about wine. Today, he is one of the most successful importers of traditionally made wines produced by small family-owned estates in France and Italy. Rosenthal has immersed himself in the culture of Old World wine production, working closely with his growers for two and sometimes three generations. He is one of the leading exponents of the concept of "terroir"—the notion that a particular vineyard site imparts distinct qualities of bouquet, flavor, and color to a wine. In Reflections of a Wine Merchant, Rosenthal brings us into the cellars, vineyards, and homes of these vignerons, and his delightful stories about his encounters, relationships, and explorations—and what he has learned along the way—give us an unequaled perspective on winemaking tradition and what threatens it today. Rosenthal was featured in the documentary film Mondovino and is one of the more outspoken figures against globalization, homogenization, and the "critic-ization" of the wine business. He was also a major subject in Lawrence Osborne's The Accidental Connoisseur. His is an important voice in defense of the individual and the artisanal, and their contribution to our quality of life.

Author : Jonathan Swinchatt,David G. Howell
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2004-09-14
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780520929203

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The Winemaker’s Dance by Jonathan Swinchatt,David G. Howell Pdf

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.

Author : Jacques Fanet
Publisher : Taylor & Francis US
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0520238583

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Great Wine Terroirs by Jacques Fanet Pdf

An exploration of the geology, soil, and climate that underlie the world's major wine regions, with an emphasis on France and Europe.

Author : Cathie Beck
Publisher : Hyperion
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781401396077

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Cheap Cabernet by Cathie Beck Pdf

I didn't know that people come into our lives, and sometimes, if we're terribly lucky, we get the chance to love them, that sometimes they stay, that sometimes you can, truly, depend on them. Cathie Beck was in her late thirties and finally able to exhale after a lifetime of just trying to get by. A teenage mother harboring vivid memories of her own hardscrabble childhood, Cathie had spent years doing whatever it took to give her children the stability--or at least the illusion of it--that she'd never had. More than that, through sheer will and determination, she had educated them and herself too. With her kids in college, Cathie was at last ready to have some fun. The only problem was that she had no idea how to do it and no friends to do it with. So she put an ad in the paper for a made-up women's group: WOW . . . Women on the Way. Eight women showed up that first night, and out of that group a friendship formed, one of those meteoric, passionate, stand-by-you friendships that come around once in a lifetime and change you forever . . . if you're lucky.

Author : Gisela H. Kreglinger
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802867896

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The Spirituality of Wine by Gisela H. Kreglinger Pdf

Wine serves an important role both in Scripture and in the Christian church, but its significance has received relatively little theological attention in modern times. This book fills that gap. Viewing wine as a gift of God's created bounty and as a special symbol used pervasively throughout Scripture, Kreglinger canvasses the history of wine in the church, particularly its use in the Lord's Supper, discusses the fascinating process of winemaking, and considers both the health benefits of wine and the dangers of alcohol abuse. Offering a vision of the Christian life that sees God in all things - including the work of a vintner and the enjoyment of a well crafted glass of wine.

Author : James O. Gump
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781496227089

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Maestro by James O. Gump Pdf

Wine insiders called André Tchelistcheff the "winemaker's winemaker," the "wine doctor," and simply "maestro." After Prohibition brought Napa Valley and its wine industry to the brink of catastrophe, Tchelistcheff (1901-94) proved essential in its revitalization. Tchelistcheff's unique background--a sickly child, a Russian émigré forced from his homeland during the Bolshevik Revolution, a White Army lieutenant who fought in the Crimea, a physical laborer in a Bulgarian coal mine, a Czechoslovakian-trained agronomist, and a French-schooled viticulturist and enologist--prepared him for a remarkable winemaking career. He spent thirty-five years in Napa Valley's Beaulieu Vineyard and nearly two "post-retirement" decades doing freelance consulting work for more than thirty wineries. His early struggles forged his principal character traits, which he passed on to an entire generation of winemakers. His students, including some of the most accomplished winemakers of the post-Prohibition period, marveled over their mentor's sense of authority, profound insight, humble presence, and abundant wisdom. This inspiring account of Tchelistcheff's life includes interviews with friends, family, and mentees, which reveal how one man used his passion and knowledge to help save a community on the edge of disaster. In Maestro James O. Gump preserves the memory of a fascinating individual and one of the most influential winemakers of the modern era.

Author : Warren R. Johnson
Publisher : Second Harvest Books
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-24
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9798986679921

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Select Wine Bibliographies - 2nd Edition by Warren R. Johnson Pdf

Select Wine Bibliographies includes published works from the 1600s through 2023 All listings are works published in the English language. Each book includes an ISBN (when available), the format (hardcover, softcover, digital, or manuscript), as well as any notes that may list subsequent editions or other pertinent information. Thirteen major subjects are included with over 2300 listings. The goal is to first list first editions in hardcover when possible; otherwise, if later editions are more relevant, they become the primary source. Many of these works may have been published in additional formats. Thirteen major subjects are included with over 2300 listings.

Author : Gerald Asher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Wine and wine making
ISBN : OCLC:1151686109

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Vineyard Tales by Gerald Asher Pdf

Author : Robert McAfee Brown
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0664224040

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Reflections Over the Long Haul by Robert McAfee Brown Pdf

Robert McAfee Brown (d. 2001) was a renowned Presbyterian theologian, teacher, and social activist. This is his memoir, the story of a modest man who lived life according to his conscience and his faith, and who was a model for responsible social activism within and outside the church.

Author : Edward J. Beltrami,Philip F. Palmedo
Publisher : Amereon Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Vineyards
ISBN : 0848827651

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The Wines of Long Island by Edward J. Beltrami,Philip F. Palmedo Pdf

Author : Benjamin Lewin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10
Category : Wine and wine making
ISBN : 0983729263

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Wine Myths and Reality by Benjamin Lewin Pdf

Is wine an artisanal creation or industrial product? The first edition of Wine Myths and Reality was widely praised for its innovative view of how wine is made and what distinguishes wines from different places. The world of wine is constantly changing, and this second edition is expanded and completely rewritten to take account of new developments. Panoramic in its scope, magisterial in its treatment, and meticulous in its research, Wine Myths and Reality explores the world of wine. From monks treading grapes in the middle ages to the latest research into grapevine DNA, this compelling book presents the authoritative account of how wine is really made. Practices in viticulture and vinification are explained, the tricks of the wine trade are revealed, the methods of the New and the Old Worlds are scrutinized, and their wines are evaluated. Extensively illustrated with photographs, maps, and charts, the approachable and entertaining style immediately engages the reader in the wine universe.An overview of all major wine-producing countries extends from the powerful wines of the New World to the classic wines of Europe. Does terroir really matter? Is the international style taking over? Will global warming destroy the existing wine-producing regions? And extrapolating from current trends, what will wine be like in the future?

Author : Tim Patterson,John Buechsenstein
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-02
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780520968226

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Wine and Place by Tim Patterson,John Buechsenstein Pdf

The concept of terroir is one of the most celebrated and controversial subjects in wine today. Most will agree that well-made wine has the capacity to express “somewhereness,” a set of consistent aromatics, flavors, or textures that amount to a signature expression of place. But for every advocate there is a skeptic, and for every writer singing praises related to terroir there is a study or a detractor seeking to debunk terroir as myth. Wine and Place examines terroir using a multitude of voices and points of view—from winemakers to wine critics, from science to literature—seeking not to prove its veracity but to explore its pros, cons, and other aspects. This comprehensive anthology lets readers come to their own conclusions about terroir.

Author : Doug Shafer
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780520272361

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A Vineyard in Napa by Doug Shafer Pdf

At the age of 47, when he a successful publishing executive and living with his wife and four children in an affluent Chicago suburb, John Shafer made the surprise announcement that he had purchased a vineyard in the Napa Valley. In 1973, he moved his family to California and, with no knowledge of winemaking, began the journey that would lead him, thirty years later, to own and operate what distinguished wine critic Robert M. Parker, Jr. called “one of the world’s greatest wineries.” This book, narrated by Shafer’s son Doug, is a personal account of how his father turned his midlife dream into a remarkable success story. Set against the backdrop of Napa Valley’s transformation from a rural backwater in the 1970s through its emergence today as one of the top wine regions in the world, the book begins with the winery’s shaky start and takes the reader through the father and son’s ongoing battles against killer bugs, cellar disasters, local politics, changing consumer tastes, and the volatility of nature itself. Doug Shafer tells the story of his own education, as well as Shafer Vineyards’ innovative efforts to be environmentally sustainable, its role in spearheading the designation of a Stags Leap American Viticultural Area, and how the wine industry has changed in the contemporary era of custom-crushing and hobbyist winery investors.

Author : Practical Man
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1838
Category : Alcoholic beverages
ISBN : HARVARD:HXJIJZ

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The Vintner's, Brewer's, Spirit Merchant's and Licensed Victualler's Guide; Containing the History, Theory, and Practice of Manufacturing Wines, Foreign and Domestic, Malt Liquors, Cider, Perry, Vinegar, Spirits, Liqueurs, Essences, Cordials, & Compounds .... by Practical Man Pdf