Psychology of Wine: Truth and Beauty by the Glass

Psychology of Wine: Truth and Beauty by the Glass

Psychology of Wine: Truth and Beauty by the Glass

Psychology of Wine: Truth and Beauty by the Glass

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Overview

A pleasure to read and contemplate, this book reaches beyond the conventional to celebrate the poetry of wine, as well as the reasons behind its unique resonance with the human psyche.

Since grape juice was first fermented, wine has captured the human imagination, engaging us in a uniquely personal way. According to authors Evan and Brian Mitchell, wine—more than any other organism, aesthetic object, or experience—reflects what it means to be human.

The Psychology of Wine: Truth and Beauty by the Glass parts company from the overwhelming majority of books on the subject in that it is neither a profile of some aspect of the industry, nor a collection of tasting notes. Rather, readers are invited to explore the body, mind, and soul of wine from the perspectives of flavor, metaphor, geometry, gender, and human characteristics, including beauty, honesty, and subtlety. Attention is paid also to the historical, geographical, and psychological roots of our affinity with wine and to how the language of wine is intimate to our desires, habits, customs, and culture. Entertaining and highly informative, this book will lead readers to think about wine in fresh and challenging ways.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780313376511
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date: 06/08/2009
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 202
File size: 573 KB

About the Author

Evan Mitchell has worked for more than 12 years in the hospitality industry, including positions as a sommelier and front of house manager in some of Australia’s most celebrated restaurants. He is also the designer of wine education training programs currently being run in multinational hotels and resorts.

Brian Mitchell, father to Evan, is a psychologist who has taught courses in social psychology at the University of Sydney, Australia.

What People are Saying About This

Delia Viader Founder Viader Vineyards & Winery

"Wine–more than any other organism, entity or experience–reflects what it means to be human' is the provocative thesis of this fantastically documented work. It makes a passionate pledge to our senses, minds and hearts, examining every angle: from metaphysics, to literature, to common sense. The experience will never let you look at wine the same way again."

Iain McCalman AOProfessor of History

"The Psychology of Wine will engage and entertain readers of all kinds. You will revel in the wit, erudition, and sheer brio of this delightful book. From a score of unexpected angles it carries its persuasive thesis that wine appreciation is a life-shaping experience. Like the finest vintage—complex, subtle and enduring."

Iain McCalman AO Professor of History

"The Psychology of Wine will engage and entertain readers of all kinds. You will revel in the wit, erudition, and sheer brio of this delightful book. From a score of unexpected angles it carries its persuasive thesis that wine appreciation is a life-shaping experience. Like the finest vintage—complex, subtle and enduring."

Iain McCalman AO Professor of History, University of Sydney Author of Darwin's Armada and The Last Alchemist

Delia Viader Founder Viader Vineyards & Winery

"Wine–more than any other organism, entity or experience–reflects what it means to be human' is the provocative thesis of this fantastically documented work. It makes a passionate pledge to our senses, minds and hearts, examining every angle: from metaphysics, to literature, to common sense. The experience will never let you look at wine the same way again."

Delia Viader Founder Viader Vineyards & Winery, Napa Valley

Founder Viader Vineyards & Winery - Delia Viader

"Wine–more than any other organism, entity or experience–reflects what it means to be human' is the provocative thesis of this fantastically documented work. It makes a passionate pledge to our senses, minds and hearts, examining every angle: from metaphysics, to literature, to common sense. The experience will never let you look at wine the same way again."

Delia ViaderFounder Viader Vineyards & Winery

"Wine–more than any other organism, entity or experience–reflects what it means to be human' is the provocative thesis of this fantastically documented work. It makes a passionate pledge to our senses, minds and hearts, examining every angle: from metaphysics, to literature, to common sense. The experience will never let you look at wine the same way again."

Iain McCalman AO Professor of History

"The Psychology of Wine will engage and entertain readers of all kinds. You will revel in the wit, erudition, and sheer brio of this delightful book. From a score of unexpected angles it carries its persuasive thesis that wine appreciation is a life-shaping experience. Like the finest vintage—complex, subtle and enduring."

Professor of History - Iain McCalman

"The Psychology of Wine will engage and entertain readers of all kinds. You will revel in the wit, erudition, and sheer brio of this delightful book. From a score of unexpected angles it carries its persuasive thesis that wine appreciation is a life-shaping experience. Like the finest vintage—complex, subtle and enduring."

George M. Taber author of Judgment of Paris and To Cork or Not to Cork

"Mitchell père et fils have written a book that appeals to the brain and not just to the senses. There’s a delightful chapter on the role of wine critics, and the book’s discussion of turning wine into words will please anyone who loves either wine or words. An impressive breadth of scholarship, The Psychology of Wine will delight any wine lover."

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