Natural wine has entrenched itself in the wine bars of global cities. A movement founded on organic farming, artisanship, and minimalism in the cellar, natural wine can present itself as a complex word of colourful labels and surprising blends. Through explanations and stories from vineyards across the world, accompanied by original photography, this book introduces readers to the wild, global journey of natural wine. Journalist and winemaker Rachel Signer brings readers into wineries and wine shops to learn the basics of organic farming and natural wine-tasting. I: What is natural wine and why is it everywhere? II: From grape to glass III: Choosing, pouring, enjoying IV: Going deeper

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Rachel Signer is an acclaimed author and natural wine journalist. She has written You Had Me at Pét-Nat: A Natural Wine Soaked Memoir, named by the New York Times as one of 2021's best wine books. She is founder of cult natural wine magazine Pipette, distributed in more than 30 territories including Canada, the USA, Italy and Germany. Originally from the USA, Rachel now lives in Australia, where she has also made natural wine for six years. She leads annual boutique natural wine tours in Italy and regularly teaches food-and-drink-writing workshops. Follow on Instagram @rachsig

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Natural wine has entrenched itself in the bistros and bars of global cities. A movement founded on organic farming, artisanship, and minimalism in the cellar, it is a complex world of colorful, modern labels and surprising blends.

Through stories and photography from vineyards across the world, journalist and winemaker Rachel Signer introduces readers to the wild, global journey of natural wine:

Discover the established styles of natural wine from orange wine to pét-nat, and the iconic producers you should try.

Learn how natural wine is made and why it's so special.

Explore how to taste, store, and serve natural wine, as well as how to pair it with food.

Be inspired to taste natural wines in the vineyard and discover the bars and fairs you should visit around the world.

Praise for Rachel Signer
**'An engaging writer whose story will certainly make you thirsty for a bottle of natural wine.'
New York Times**