Rooted in Change - by Jane Masters Mw & Andrew Neather (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The first book to look at how the complex wine industry is addressing climate change with lessons for other industries and everyone interested in a better future for the planet.

This is a compelling new book focused on the intersection of wine and sustainability. It will explore the most urgent issues facing the wine industry today, from climate change and resource management to evolving consumer expectations, offering a rich blend of tradition and innovation to inspire a sustainable future for winemaking.

Wine regions around the world, from the vineyards of Bordeaux to the valleys of California, are grappling with the undeniable effects of climate change. Record-breaking temperatures, extreme weather patterns, and resource scarcity are pressing the industry to rethink how it operates. As wineries increasingly embrace sustainable farming methods--from water conservation strategies to regenerative viticulture practices--the book will take readers through a comprehensive exploration of these pioneering approaches. The book will feature a mix of expert commentary, in-depth case studies, and engaging storytelling that illustrates how sustainability is being embraced across the global wine community--from regenerative farming practices at Tablas Creek in California to innovative water management strategies in Australia's Barossa Valley.

Appealing to a wide range of readers, from those in the sustainability industry to other sectors, both agricultural and broader product manufacturing sectors.

Review Quotes

"[The authors] travel through vineyards, cellars, and boardrooms to ask what sustainability really means in wine... It's a necessary conversation starter about what's on the horizon for the wine world, and a roadmap for drinkers who want to align their values with their purchasing."

"Who this book is best for: People who want their cellar to have a conscience as well as a climate-control system."-- "Forbes"

A courageous book that tackles the unwieldy subject of sustainability in wine with extraordinary detail, pragmatism and warmth.

I have been waiting for a book on sustainability in wine for a long time. A few people have tried to approach this subject from different angles and thus far no one has quite got there - partly because 'sustainability' is a minefield. Even the word itself has come under (much-justified) fire for being misleading, misunderstood, misused or falling way short of the mark.
Rooted in Change, however, stands out for clearly owning up to the impossibility of shoehorning 'sustainabilty' into a static definition. As the authors rightly state, 'There is no one sustainable wine, no one farming method, no one supply chain that applies to all wine or is always the most sustainable option.' The recurring theme throughout the book, when it comes to the question of 'How do we make sustainable wine?' is, 'It all depends ...'

-- "JancisRobinson.com"

About the Author

The book is co-authored by Jane Masters MW, a Master of Wine with a profound commitment to sustainability in the global wine industry, and Andrew Neather, a respected journalist and former wine critic for the London Evening Standard. Together, they will provide a thoughtful exploration of how the wine industry can evolve in response to climate change, resource management, and shifting consumer expectations.