Wine, Terroir and Utopia: Making New Worlds

Wine, Terroir, and Utopia critically explores the intersection of these three concepts, focusing on their role in creating new worlds, wines, places, and peoples. The book discusses the theoretical and analytical perspectives of diverse scholars, challenging our understanding of utopia and offering international examples from South Africa to Bordeaux to New Zealand. It appeals to students, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of sociology, geography, tourism, hospitality, wine studies, and cultural studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Wine, Terroir, and Utopia: Exploring Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Wine, terroir, and utopia are interconnected concepts that have captivated the minds of scholars and enthusiasts alike. In this edited volume, we delve into these three themes from multi-disciplinary and intersecting perspectives, focusing on their collision and the creation of new worlds, wines, places, and peoples.

Wine, terroir, and utopia are deeply rooted in natural, spatial, and temporal realities. However, they cannot exist without purposeful human intervention. This edited volume showcases the theoretical and analytical lens of diverse scholars who critically discuss a dazzling array of intersecting realities and imaginaries, including economic, political, cultural, social, and geological dimensions. By challenging our deeply-held responses to utopia, the chapters in this volume offer a fresh perspective on these concepts.

Drawing on an impressive range of international examples from South Africa to Bordeaux to New Zealand, the chapters adopt a diverse range of theoretical and methodological approaches. This volume will be of great interest to upper-level students, researchers, and academics in the fields of sociology, geography, tourism, hospitality, wine studies, and cultural studies. It will also appeal to practitioners and enthusiasts in the worlds of wine production, consumption, and marketing.

The chapters in this volume explore the complex interplay between wine, terroir, and utopia, examining how they shape the production, consumption, and marketing of wine. They analyze the role of geography, climate, soil, and human interventions in creating unique terroirs and the impact of these terroirs on the flavors and characteristics of wine. The authors also explore the relationship between utopian ideals and the production of wine, examining how winemakers and consumers use wine to create and embody utopian ideals.

Furthermore, the chapters in this volume examine the social and cultural implications of wine, terroir, and utopia. They explore how wine is used to create and maintain social identities, celebrate cultural heritage, and promote sustainable practices. They also examine the role of wine in shaping tourism and hospitality industries, as well as the impact of these industries on local communities and the environment.

In conclusion, Wine, Terroir, and Utopia: Exploring Interdisciplinary Perspectives offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of these three concepts from multi-disciplinary and intersecting perspectives. By challenging our assumptions and offering new insights, this volume contributes to our understanding of the complex relationship between nature, culture, and human intervention. It will be of great interest to scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts alike, as it provides a valuable resource for further research and discussion.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032338309