I read this aloud from the armchair in the bedroom, to my beloved consort, over the course of several wintry weekends. Reading in this way made it impI read this aloud from the armchair in the bedroom, to my beloved consort, over the course of several wintry weekends. Reading in this way made it impossible to scrutinize the text closely, so I really can’t say whether it is utterly persuasive. It was, however, certainly an enjoyable book to read—and as I am generally sympathetic to the author’s (entitled) opinions, it was convincing enough for me....more
I devoured this in a few days, then frantically drove all over Long Island looking for the next one in the series. Not since childhood have I respondeI devoured this in a few days, then frantically drove all over Long Island looking for the next one in the series. Not since childhood have I responded to a contemporary novel quite like this. Even better than Kristy's Great Idea....more
I chose this book because I am interested not only in wine, but also in the history and philosophy of science. I suppose my expectations were unreasonI chose this book because I am interested not only in wine, but also in the history and philosophy of science. I suppose my expectations were unreasonable: I wanted a thoughtful discussion of the relationship between human technology and the biological world, and some argument about the significance of Big Science. Instead of the critical analysis I hoped for, the book delivered a detailed account of what various people and institutions did over the years in response to the outbreak of phylloxera. Some of it was interesting to read, but I think without a theoretical framework to hang it on, this information will quickly fall out of my brain....more
A very attractive little volume. The text raised more questions than it answered for me, but I think the bibliography should help me get them answeredA very attractive little volume. The text raised more questions than it answered for me, but I think the bibliography should help me get them answered. I was somewhat horrified by the authors' cheerfully accepting attitude towards molecular genetic modification of grapevines....more
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this but still haven't gotten around to making any cheeses, so I'm not really qualified to rate it.I thoroughly enjoyed reading this but still haven't gotten around to making any cheeses, so I'm not really qualified to rate it....more
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