To Burgundy and Back Again A Tale Of Wine, France, And Brotherhood

by Cloud, Roy

• ISBN13: 9780762764556
• ISBN10: 0762764554
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-06-01
• Publisher: Lyons Press

Summary

Roy Cloud had worked in the wine business for years, watching it transform from a retail backwater to a mainstream fixation, with a huge influx of consumers looking for wine with "terroir." By a twist of fate, he found himself on a hurriedly arranged trip to France to persuade small-scale winemakers that he should represent their interests in the growing U.S. import market. While Roy's palate would be challenged in finding the hidden gems of the Loire and Burgundy, his real dilemma was this: he didn't speak a word of French. Enter Joe, Roy's older brother. Different from Roy in every respect, Joe had studied in France and was fluent in the language--and, most importantly, he was free to join Roy in his search. It was simple: Roy would do the tasting, and Joe would do the talking. What could go wrong? InBuying Wine with Joe,Roy presents a richly evocative account of their journey--one replete with discovery, adventure, and poignant surprises. Written in the tradition ofA Year In ProvenceandSideways,this elegantly penned book will delight wine lovers and armchair travelers alike.

Author Biography

Roy Cloud runs Vintage ’59, a boutique importer based in Washington, D.C., that specializes in French wines. He holds an MA in writing from New York University.

Table of Contents

Providence	p. 1
Sancerre	p. 12
Avallon	p. 37
Burgundy	p. 47
Fire Barrels	p. 55
Godspeed	p. 71
Volnay	p. 96
The Bear	p. 119
Leprechauns	p. 151
Chemical Changes	p. 158
Beaujolais	p. 173
Sublime Prospects	p. 178
Provence	p. 185
Epilogue	p. 211
Acknowledgments	p. 216
About the Author	p. 217
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