This book takes you on a very different journey to wine country, inviting you to enjoy the remarkable stories of twenty dynamic women in the world of wine. These women share their lives, wine tips, pairings, and most important, enthusiasm for wine while imparting their rich life lessons and wine expertise—a wonderful way to share your love for wine with the enterprising women who help bring it to your table.
Customer Review: Light reading
Unfortunately this is not the most interesting book about wine I read so far. Most probably I had different expectations when I decided to buy it. It is a light reading for anyone interested in the stories of some women who became successful in wine making. (some stories are very interesting from a humane perspective) But I don't see any other achievements. This is what Women of the Vine really is: light-hearted and straight-forward.
The book starts with a motto from Toni Morrison: "If there is a book you really want to read but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." I don't know if this is Ms. Brenner's first writing attempt and if this is the kind of book she has always wanted to read, but I think she did a decent job. However, don't expect to find anything extraordinary or deep, that will give you some food for the thought. It won't teach you too much about wine either. Most probably this is what the book was meant to do - appeal to the larger public.
I was a bit put off by the fact that the women it speaks about are only from the US, more exactly from California. The world of wine is so large! And if the pictures were colored instead of B&W, it would have been even better.
Women of the Vine definitely does not make a statement. As someone once said, it is like a summer rain: short, pleasant, one tends to forget it quickly. It is the kind of book I would read and then pass it on to someone else, without wanting necessarily to keep it in my library. It is just a pleasant way to kill some time.
For a more informative narrative on wine and the passion for wine, try Love by the Glass: Tasting Notes from a Marriage by Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher. And for a larger geographical coverage of the women in the industry try Women of Wine, by Ann B. Matasar.
Customer Review: Student of Wine
Women of the Vine by Deborah Brenner is a fasinating read! Each chapter and each story left you with the the feeling of wanting to read more. Eloquently written! I found that every story was interesting, inspiring and quite engaging. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the subjects of wine, women in the wine industry as well as great career stories.
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A collection of culinary herbs carefully chosen to compliment your culinary skills and fine wine selections. These are herbs that can be matched with an endless array of foods. If you are new to the art of pairing wines with dishes seasoned with herbs the accompanying booklet will provide some simple guidelines. Contains Greek Oregano, Basil Bouquet, English Thyme, Italian Parsley, Summer Savory, stakes, a pencil and a cultivation/recipe booklet.
