A NATURAL HISTORY OF WINE

Accomplished narrator Kevin R. Free rises to the considerable challenge of telling the many detailed stories in this audiobook dedicated to the world of grapes, vines, and wine. The authors, both scientists, set about to look at wine through a wide lens, and their discussions range from agricultural customs to climate change to fraudulent practices in the industry. Whether the book is explicating the biochemical essence of grape varieties and the complexities of their flavors, explaining the Armenian origins of the winery, or simplifying the intricacies of what the French call terroir, Free's forthright style and clear delivery deftly enliven this scientific journey into wine's natural history. A.M. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2016]