Naturalness is a hot topic in the wine world. But what exactly is a natural wine? In this title, the authors explore the wide range of issues surrounding authenticity in wine. It discusses topics including cultured and wild yeasts, wine faults, the carbon footprint of the wine industry, natural as a marketing concept, and more.
A third edition of the groundbreaking book that clearly details all the key scientific developments in wine and winemaking. A comprehensive, illustrated reference to the most controversial, interesting and hotly debated topics in the world of wine.
"Flawless is the first book of its kind dedicated to exploring wine faults. It's an interesting and topical subject, not least because there's currently a lot of discussion in the wine trade about "fault" compounds that can, in the right contexts, be seen as desirable. And with the rise of "natural" wines, there is also a lot of interest in how wine faults develop. This book is written in an accessible voice, yet deals with the science in an accurate and balanced way"--Provided by publisher