Heart and Soul: Australia′s First Families of Wine - Tapa blanda

Heart and Soul takes you on a journey through the history, the people, the vineyards, and the regions of Australia's most famous wineries. Chronicling the triumphs and travails of the families who led the way, the book offers an exciting showcase of Australian wine history in all its diversity and deliciousness.

With more than 1,200 years of winemaking experience between them, the first families of Australian wine share stories that are as rich and varied as the wines they produce. It covers their relationships with the land itself, their ascent in the industry, the inspiration behind their signature wines, and the passion that goes into every vat. Exclusive photographs, wine labels, regional maps, and informative sidebars are peppered throughout.

• With a Foreword by Australia's beloved wine commentator, James Halliday
• Rare and fascinating photographs appear throughout the book
• This is the definitive book on the history and personalities of the Australian wine industry

For anyone who loves Australian wine, Heart and Soul is a must-read volume that is sure to enlighten and entertain.

Families have been the traditional of Vineyards in Australia, as they have been throughout most of the world. Families nurture their vineyards and get the best of them, often against the odds. The passion they have for their ‘patches of dirt’ – their heart and soul – passes from one generation to the next, and you can taste it in their magnificent wines.

This book brings together the stories of twelve of the families who pioneered the Australian wine industry over generations. These are the household names of Australian wine, from the grand old dame Yalumba, founded in 1849, through to new blood Howard Park, founded in 1986. With more than 1200 years of winemaking experience between them, the families’ stories are as rich and varied as their produce: from Murray Tyrrell’s creative use of rockets to protect his vines from hail and the McWilliam’s shotgun-toting, boundary-setting family feud, to Bill Taylor’s tears at the chainsawing of his vines following a damning (but short-lived) public health warning about the dangers of red wine.

In Heart & Soul, you’ll discover the essence of Australian wine, from grape growing to dinner table, with all the characters and stories in between.