Wine professionals are already deeply attuned to the impact of terroir and of soil type on wine style and quality. While consumers tend to rely on grape variety as their main purchasing cue for wine, as the market broadens and general wine knowledge expands, terroir now figures more prominently in their thinking. It's more widely acknowledged and understood today that even small variations in soil type can result in dramatically different wines, and that the same soil type can yield a distinctive imprint regardless of the grape variety or the region in which it is grown...John Szabo introduces geology and volcanism and the correlation between soil type and wine composition, with the right balance of science and nature, personal history and commercial considerations. A wide and breathtaking range of photographs highlight how stunning volcanic wine regions are; together with maps and wine labels the reader is taken on a visual tour of these remote corners of the globe. Volcanic Wines is a well-researched resource on the history, unique characteristics and wine styles and most celebrated producers in each volcanic region. Personal and anecdotal information help humanize the journey, with experiences and discoveries shared in eloquent but accessible, playful prose.
