The Art of Terroir

A Portrait of California Vineyards Photographs by George Rose
Text by Rod Smith
Foreword by Jess Jackson

11 x 8 in; 112 pp ; 83 color photographs
Hardcover
Published in April, 2007
ISBN 0811857301
ISBN13 9780811857307

$24.95

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The Art of Terroir -- To winemakers, "terroir" evokes the mystical melding of light, water, soil, air, and human touch that creates a wine unique to its origin. The Art of Terroir explores this mysterious phenomenon through captivating photographs showcasing the seasonal beauty of the Northern California wine country. James Beard Award-winning wine writer Rod Smith enhances this lovely portfolio of images with lyrical descriptions of the alchemy of terroir. The result is sure to appeal to wine enthusiasts the world over.

George Rose is a photojournalist whose work can be found in the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Time, Newsweek, and Rolling Stone. He lives in Sonoma County.

Rod Smith writes for Wine and Spirits magazine, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Los Angeles Times. He lives in Sonoma County.

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