Pressing Matters: The Debates, Controversies and Mysteries that have Shaped the World of Wine

Wine is a much loved but often contentious subject with many strong opinions on both sides of all of the debates that rage through the industry. Alan Ramey looks at these arguments to see what can be learnt objectively from experts.

Pressing Matters explains the fundamental debates in wine, from terroir, production and farming, to tasting, wine’s cultural significance and the economic value of wine. By focusing on wine through the prism of the key fights within each topic, the book presents ...