Few if any wine writers have devoted as much time and care as Berkowitz to the disparate paths to evolution of the winemaker's emotional intelligence that result in memorable wines from around the world. -- Armand Gilinsky, Sonoma State University A unique book. I learned from the interviews why certain wines are my favorites and constantly stand out from all others. -- Robert Gutenstein, Member of Council International Wine and Food Society and former President of The Wine and Food Society - New York For those who are serious about understanding the essence of fine wine, The Winemaker's Hand is a must. Through this book wine lovers can travel, at least vicariously, to important wine regions and experience the dedication and passion of vintners. Special wines come from special places. And special wines are made by special people. This book is special, too -- worthy of its subject and deserving of your attention. Savor it as you would the wines of the talented enologists who inspire its story. -- Anthony Verdoni, "The Wine Professor" and host of Eat Drink Italy with Vic Rallo These interviews with winemakers from all over the world present an irresistible opportunity for other winemakers, students of winemaking and wine lovers in general to get inside their heads. The author has these fascinating people talking informally about their diverse paths to winemaking, and what influences their winemaking decisions and preferences. This is an insider's look at a life that many would envy. -- Michaela Rodeno, Co-owner Villa Ragazzi Winery andformer CEO of St. Supery Winery Natalie's in-depth research and interviews with top winemakers from all over the world are compelling and authoritative. The dialogue with each winemaker is an intimate look at the individual nature of winemaking along with the artistry and passion it takes to create world-class wines -- Jack Daniels, President and Founder, Wilson Daniels

Natalie Berkowitz is a wine, food, and lifestyle writer. Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, and many other publications. She is also the author of the wine blog Winealicious and formerly taught a wine appreciation course to seniors at Barnard College and Columbia University.

PrefaceIntroductionTracing the Historic Wine TrailConversations with WinemakersThe United StatesCaliforniaNapa ValleyJoel Burt -- Domaine ChandonCathy Corison -- Corison WineryBill Dyer -- Dyer VineyardDawnine Dyer -- Dyer VineyardMiljenko "Mike" Grgich -- Grgich Hills Estate and CroatiaChris Phelps -- Swanson Vineyards and Ad VivumMichael Scholz -- St. Supery WinerySpring Mountain DistrictStuart Smith -- Smith-Madrone Vineyards and WineryDavid Stevens -- ConsultantTom Tiburzi -- Domaine ChandonErnie Weir -- Hagafen CellarsJohn Williams -- Frog's Leap Winery Los CarnerosArmand Ceja -- Ceja VineyardsStephane Vivier -- HdV Winery and Vivier WinesMendocino John Chiarito -- Chiarito VineyardSonomaGuy Davis -- Davis Family VineyardsNew York StateFinger Lakes RegionPeter B. Saltonstall -- King Ferry Winery and Treleaven WinesLong IslandJoe Macari Jr. -- Macari VineyardKelly Urbanik -- Macari Vineyard North CarolinaSharon Fenchak -- Biltmore EstateOregonSheila Nicholas -- Anam Cara CellarsChileCasablanca ValleyGrant Phelps -- Casas del BosqueEnglandWest SussexCherie Spriggs -- Nyetimber VineyardFranceBordeauxMargauxPhilippe Delfaut -- Chateau KirwinAlexander van Beek -- Chateaux du Tertre and Giscours -- and CaiarossaGravesOlivier Bernard -- Domaine de ChevalierSauternesXavier Planty -- Chateau GuirardBurgundyEtienne de MontilleItalyFriuliGiovanni Dri -- Il RoncatLombardyAndrea Peri -- Peri Bigogno WinerySicilyAlessio Planeta -- Planeta Winery and VineyardsSoaveGiovanni Ponchia -- Consorzio TutelaTuscanySergio Gargari -- Pieve de' PittiFilippo Rocchi -- CastelvecchioVenetoCristian Ridolfi -- Casa Vinicola BertaniPortugalDuoroCasimiro Alves -- Vercoope CooperativeDomingos Soares Franco -- Jose Maria Da FonsecaSpainRiojaPedro Benito Saez -- Bodegas Urbina de CrianzaOscar Montana Porres -- Marques de Tomares WineriesGermanyMoselRaimund Prum -- S. A. PrumGreeceSantoriniYiannis Paraskevopoulos -- Gaia WinesSlovenia Jurij Brumec -- SanctumIsraelGolan HeightsMicha Vaadia -- Galil Mountain WineryConclusionThe Aroma WheelGlossary of Wine TermsGlossary of Wine Varietals