Wine Politics: How Governments, Environmentalists, Mobsters, and Critics Influence the Wines We Drink. Tyler Colman

Wine Politics: How Governments, Environmentalists, Mobsters, and Critics Influence the Wines We Drink



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Wine Politics: How Governments, Environmentalists, Mobsters, and Critics Influence the Wines We Drink Tyler Colman ebook pdf
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Language: English
Page: 208
ISBN: 0520255216, 9781435684782

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In this economic history of vino, writer, teacher and blogger Colman explains how the wines we drink-that is to say, the bottles that wind up on the shelves and on our tables-are shaped by politics: "not only which grapes grow where, what can be written on the label, which wines are exported or imported, which wines are available in local stores, and how much a wine costs, but, perhaps most importantly... affects the quality of the wine in the bottle." Colman focuses on two of the biggest producer nations in the world, France and the United States, comparing the hold each has had on the industry. In France, vines grew abundantly and consumption became a national tradition, but Americans have been trying to grow wine grapes for at least 400 years-and have really been successful only in the past 40. The author also examines the significance of terroir, wine critics and distribution networks, the alcohol laws of different states (some dating back to Prohibition) and other factors complicating the relationship between those who make wine and those who want to drink it. By exploring these and other crucial concerns, Colman provides an enlightening volume on a complex topic.
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Review

"An enlightening volume on a complex topic."--Publishers Weekly

"Contain(s) so much history, data and anecdotes in a highly readable 144 pages."--Bloomberg News

"It is the kind of book a wine economist would want to read and gift as a gift to friends. "--Journal of Wine Economics

"Exposes a little-known but influential aspect of the wine business: the politics behind it."--Times Higher Ed Sup (Thes)

'A delight to read with its clear prose and fluid style."--Good Wine Under $20



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