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A Natural History of Wine by Tattersall, Ian; DeSalle, Rob
by Tattersall, Ian; DeSalle, Rob | HC | Good
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
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- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
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- ISBN
- 9780300211023
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300211023
ISBN-13
9780300211023
eBay Product ID (ePID)
211256493
Product Key Features
Book Title
Natural History of Wine
Number of Pages
264 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Topic
Beverages / Alcoholic / General, Beverages / Alcoholic / Wine, History, Life Sciences / Horticulture
Illustrator
Yes, Wynne, Patricia J.
Genre
Cooking, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
24.9 Oz
Item Length
8.8 in
Item Width
5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2015-933803
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"An afflatus of the freshest air amid the smog of today's wine blather. Cuts through the unctuous astrology of so much oeno-sophism with, thank Dionysos, the balm of fact. A Lucretius for wine epicures."--William Fitch, Wine Director, Vinegar Hill House, " A Natural History of Wine is modest in size, but not in scope. Co-authors Ian Tattersall, a paleoanthropologist, and Rob DeSalle, a molecular biologist, roam through the natural and social sciences to reveal vistas sure to surprise even well-versed wine buffs."--Peter Hellman, The Wall Street Journal, " A Natural History of Wine fills an important gap in our understanding of how the Eurasian grapevine evolved over millions of years to become the wine grape par excellence ."--Patrick E. McGovern, author of Ancient Wine and Uncorking the Past, "Unlike many exploratory books of its kind, written by wine industry pros dabbling in science, A Natural History is authored by two science guys (a molecular biologist and an anthropologist) who just happen to love wine. The two American Museum of Natural History colleagues take readers on a journey that starts at the world's oldest winery, goes deep inside the beverage to the molecular level and explains the phenomenon of drunkenness, busting myths along the way."--Carson Demmond, from Food and Wine 's "Best Wine Books of 2015 (and Who to Give Them to)", "Like the wine they both clearly love, a deeply rewarding pleasure."--David Williams, The World of Fine Wines, "Ian Tattersall and Rob DeSalle have written one of the most fascinating wine books ever. Consummate scientist-storytellers, they take us into 'universes' of wine that have rarely been explored before. I loved reading this book!"--Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible, "Tattersall and DeSalle have given us an original, in-depth yet accessible book which will excite wine lovers and wine professionals alike with new perspectives on the subject . . . A great addition to the literature."--Pascaline Lepeltier, Master Sommelier, Rouge Tomate Chelsea, "Now here is a text that should be required reading for any serious sommelier. Each chapter is an engaging entity on its own, which reminds me we never stop learning something new."--Roger Dagorn, Master Sommelier, One Five Hospitality Management, "Chemistry. Evolutionary biology. Genetics. This book is an excellent layman's refresher on these diverse topics, and many more, and how they fit into the grand scheme of wine. . . A fact-packed and accessible read that goes a long way toward explaining why and how wine became such an important component in our enjoyment of the natural world."--Kim Marcus, Wine Spectator, " A Natural History of Wine is modest in size, but not in scope. Co-authors Ian Tattersall, a paleoanthropologist, and Rob DeSalle, a molecular biologist, roam through the natural and social sciences to reveal vistas sure to surprise even well-versed wine buffs."--Peter Hellman, The Wall Street Journal "Unlike many exploratory books of its kind, written by wine industry pros dabbling in science, A Natural History is authored by two science guys (a molecular biologist and an anthropologist) who just happen to love wine. The two American Museum of Natural History colleagues take readers on a journey that starts at the world's oldest winery, goes deep inside the beverage to the molecular level and explains the phenomenon of drunkenness, busting myths along the way."--Carson Demmond, from Food and Wine 's "Best Wine Books of 2015 (and Who to Give Them to)" "Chemistry. Evolutionary biology. Genetics. This book is an excellent layman's refresher on these diverse topics, and many more, and how they fit into the grand scheme of wine. . . . A fact-packed and accessible read that goes a long way toward explaining why and how wine became such an important component in our enjoyment of the natural world."--Kim Marcus, Wine Spectator A Wall Street Journal Best Book for Wine Lovers " A Natural History of Wine fills an important gap in our understanding of how the Eurasian grapevine evolved over millions of years to become the wine grape par excellence ."--Patrick E. McGovern, author of Ancient Wine and Uncorking the Past "An afflatus of the freshest air amid the smog of today's wine blather. Cuts through the unctuous astrology of so much oeno-sophism with, thank Dionysos, the balm of fact. A Lucretius for wine epicures."--William Fitch, Wine Director, Vinegar Hill House "In this unique and most enjoyable work, the enthusiasm of these two wine-loving scholars is compelling as they examine in depth one of life's greatest pleasures."--Brian Flanagan, Director of Wine Education at Burgundy Wine Company "Wine is art. Wine is ritual. Wine is culture. Wine is romance. But in the hands of Tattersall and DeSalle, who are boundlessly curious naturalists, we learn that wine is also science. And that enhanced awareness serves only to magnify your appreciation of this timeless beverage."--Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist (& Wine Lover), American Museum of Natural History "Tattersall and DeSalle have given us an original, in-depth yet accessible book which will excite wine lovers and wine professionals alike with new perspectives on the subject . . . A great addition to the literature."--Pascaline Lepeltier, Master Sommelier, Rouge Tomate Chelsea, "Was science ever more intoxicating? This sparkling contribution to the science of wine draws on a staggering array of disciplines, from neurobiology to physics"-- Nature , "In this unique and most enjoyable work, the enthusiasm of these two wine-loving scholars is compelling as they examine in depth one of life's greatest pleasures."--Brian Flanagan, Director of Wine Education at Burgundy Wine Company, " A Natural History of Wine fills an important gap in our understanding of how the Eurasian grapevine evolved over millions of years to become the wine grape par excellence ."--Patrick E. McGovern, author of Ancient Wine and Uncorking the Past "An afflatus of the freshest air amid the smog of today's wine blather. Cuts through the unctuous astrology of so much oeno-sophism with, thank Dionysos, the balm of fact. A Lucretius for wine epicures."--William Fitch, Wine Director, Vinegar Hill House "In this unique and most enjoyable work, the enthusiasm of these two wine-loving scholars is compelling as they examine in depth one of life's greatest pleasures."--Brian Flanagan, Director of Wine Education at Burgundy Wine Company "Wine is art. Wine is ritual. Wine is culture. Wine is romance. But in the hands of Tattersall and DeSalle, who are boundlessly curious naturalists, we learn that wine is also science. And that enhanced awareness serves only to magnify your appreciation of this timeless beverage."--Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist (& Wine Lover), American Museum of Natural History "Tattersall and DeSalle have given us an original, in-depth yet accessible book which will excite wine lovers and wine professionals alike with new perspectives on the subject . . . A great addition to the literature."--Pascaline Lepeltier, Master Sommelier, Rouge Tomate Chelsea, "Wine is art. Wine is ritual. Wine is culture. Wine is romance. But in the hands of Tattersall and DeSalle, who are boundlessly curious naturalists, we learn that wine is also science. And that enhanced awareness serves only to magnify your appreciation of this timeless beverage."--Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist (& Wine Lover), American Museum of Natural History, " A Natural History of Wine is modest in size, but not in scope. Co-authors Ian Tattersall, a paleoanthropologist, and Rob DeSalle, a molecular biologist, roam through the natural and social sciences to reveal vistas sure to surprise even well-versed wine buffs."--Peter Hellman, The Wall Street Journal "Unlike many exploratory books of its kind, written by wine industry pros dabbling in science, A Natural History is authored by two science guys (a molecular biologist and an anthropologist) who just happen to love wine. The two American Museum of Natural History colleagues take readers on a journey that starts at the world's oldest winery, goes deep inside the beverage to the molecular level and explains the phenomenon of drunkenness, busting myths along the way."--Carson Demmond, from Food and Wine 's "Best Wine Books of 2015 (and Who to Give Them to)" "Chemistry. Evolutionary biology. Genetics. This book is an excellent layman's refresher on these diverse topics, and many more, and how they fit into the grand scheme of wine. . . . A fact-packed and accessible read that goes a long way toward explaining why and how wine became such an important component in our enjoyment of the natural world."--Kim Marcus, Wine Spectator " A Natural History of Wine fills an important gap in our understanding of how the Eurasian grapevine evolved over millions of years to become the wine grape par excellence ."--Patrick E. McGovern, author of Ancient Wine and Uncorking the Past "An afflatus of the freshest air amid the smog of today's wine blather. Cuts through the unctuous astrology of so much oeno-sophism with, thank Dionysos, the balm of fact. A Lucretius for wine epicures."--William Fitch, Wine Director, Vinegar Hill House "In this unique and most enjoyable work, the enthusiasm of these two wine-loving scholars is compelling as they examine in depth one of life's greatest pleasures."--Brian Flanagan, Director of Wine Education at Burgundy Wine Company "Wine is art. Wine is ritual. Wine is culture. Wine is romance. But in the hands of Tattersall and DeSalle, who are boundlessly curious naturalists, we learn that wine is also science. And that enhanced awareness serves only to magnify your appreciation of this timeless beverage."--Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist (& Wine Lover), American Museum of Natural History "Tattersall and DeSalle have given us an original, in-depth yet accessible book which will excite wine lovers and wine professionals alike with new perspectives on the subject . . . A great addition to the literature."--Pascaline Lepeltier, Master Sommelier, Rouge Tomate Chelsea, "Oh, to have had A Natural History of Wine in my hands when I was embarking on a career in wine! The authors, gifted storytellers both, engagingly lead us through the complexities of such topics as grapevine genetics, the geological and climatic underpinnings of terroir, the biochemistry of fermentation and the like with clear and understandable explanations. Read this book and then read it again. You will be rewarded with a true understanding and appreciation of the science of wine."--Rory Callahan, Wine & Food Associates, "Tattersall and DeSalle have given us an original, in-depth yet accessible book which will excite wine lovers and wine professionals alike with new perspectives on the subject . . . A great addition to the literature."--Pascaline Lepeltier, MS, Beverage Director, Rouge Tomate Chelsea
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A captivating survey of the science of wine and winemaking for anyone who has ever wondered about the magic of the fermented grape An excellent bottle of wine can be the spark that inspires a brainstorming session. Such was the case for Ian Tattersall and Rob DeSalle, scientists who frequently collaborate on book and museum exhibition projects. When the conversation turned to wine one evening, it almost inevitably led the two--one a palaeoanthropologist, the other a molecular biologist--to begin exploring the many intersections between science and wine. This book presents their fascinating, freewheeling answers to the question "What can science tell us about wine?" And vice versa. Conversational and accessible to everyone, this colorfully illustrated book embraces almost every imaginable area of the sciences, from microbiology and ecology (for an understanding of what creates this complex beverage) to physiology and neurobiology (for insight into the effects of wine on the mind and body). The authors draw on physics, chemistry, biochemistry, evolution, and climatology, and they expand the discussion to include insights from anthropology, primatology, entomology, Neolithic archaeology, and even classical history. The resulting volume is indispensible for anyone who wishes to appreciate wine to its fullest., A captivating survey of the science of wine and winemaking for anyone who has ever wondered about the magic of the fermented grape
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