Founder connections
- Danny MeyerPublisher endorsement of the workThe original publisher page reproduces Meyer’s praise for the book’s information and readability. The quotation also appeared with the second edition, so the checked third-edition registry record is not represented as the specific edition he read or newly endorsed.Source
Summary
Karen MacNeil introduces wine through its ingredients, growing conditions, places and traditions. The book combines explanations of grapes, climate and terroir with regional accounts, definitions, maps and photographs. Its coverage is designed for both interested newcomers and people working with wine.
The third edition adds and revises material on countries and regions, expands the grape glossary and includes discussion of tasting and smell. It is a wide reference work that connects the contents of a glass with the people and places behind it.
Why read it Our view
For founders responsible for a hospitality offer, use this reference to improve the vocabulary and questions used when discussing wine with staff and suppliers. Compare its accounts of grapes, place and tasting when preparing to explain a wine selection.