New Items at Rosen Library

We think we know how to appreciate wine--trained connoisseurs take dainty sips in sterile rooms and provide ratings based on objective knowledge and technical expertise. In Epistenology, Nicola Perullo vigorously challenges this approach, arguing that it is the enjoyment of drinking wine as an active and participatory experience that matters.

Whether you're a devotee of presidential history, a lover of wine, or both, Wine and the White House: A History is sure to prove informative and entertaining.

This book examines the social dimension of sustainability in the wine industry.

A richly illustrated account of the story of ancient viniculture.

In addition to introducing the history and geology of volcanoes, Frankel's book serves as a travel guide, offering a host of tips ranging from prominent vineyards to visit scenic hikes in each location.

Readers interested in current affairs, economic development, and business in China will find that wine offers a clear lens for understanding the larger issues facing the country.

Wine, Terroir and Utopia critically explores concepts from multi-disciplinary and intersecting perspectives, focusing on the ways in which they collide to make new worlds, new wines, new places and new peoples.

A thoroughly revised and updated third edition of this essential and groundbreaking reference gives a comprehensive overview of one of the most fascinating, important, and controversial trends in the world of wine: the scientific and technological innovations that are now influencing how grapes are grown and how wine is made.

This beautifully illustrated and informative book will be of interest to current biodynamic wine growers and those considering converting to biodynamic methods. It includes: an introduction to the theory of biodynamic viniculture and the Goethean method of observation in relation to vines; practical articles on all aspects of wine growing, including biodiversity, pruning, treating and preventing disease; case studies of biodynamic vineyards from around the world.

An affecting memoir from the country's youngest sommelier, tracing her path through the glamorous but famously toxic restaurant world.

Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the internet.

Take a tour of wine and spirit production around the world and how climate change is affecting it at every stage - from cultivation to consumption.