The Cynic's Guide to Wine
Learn about wine using science
The Cynic's Guide to Wine is the go-to book for better understanding wine through the lens of wine science. In each chapter, author Sunny Hodge takes you on a journey from vine roots, to soil, grape biology, farming, winemaking, and human sense perception.
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This book utilises the latest studies in soil science, plant biology, oenology, viticulture, and neurscience to bring the most current overview of wine and how it works to the table.
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A must-have and the perfect gift for foodies and wine lovers with a scientific interest, wine students, wine professionals and experts alike. Get ready to rethink how wine works, debunk a lot of wine myths, and put yourself in a position to get more wine confident.
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Times Radio - Alexis Conran
"For wine lovers I can think of nothing better. This book is fascinating, you're provided the receipts [for aromas in wine]!"​​
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Monocle Radio - The Menu
“This book is what novice wine drinkers need, using basic science to explain these concepts."​
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Adam Huss, Beyond Organic Wine Podcast
"A bold, unapologetic guide to a subject that’s far too often shrouded in mystery... Sunny's perspective and input is refreshing and needed"
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The Sun - Matthew Nugent
“A straightforward and eye-opening book for anybody who wants to question the stories told around wine but was afraid to ask. Thoroughly Reccomended. "​
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