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Wine and Attention was written by David Oldham.

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Wine and Attention is a science and history and cooking & food and wine and french wine and wine france and finest wine and learn about wine book.

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Wine and Attention is available in: ebook, paperback, hardback, signed copy.

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How Wine Reflects the Way We Live

Wine and Attention

Name: Wine and Attention
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Author: David Oldham

by David Oldham

Wine doesn't require expertise, wealth, or confidence—it requires only your attention.

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About this book

This book explores the eight-thousand-year history of wine as a reflection of human social, economic, and technological evolution. It argues that we must move beyond technical tasting notes to embrace a more mindful and personal relationship with what we drink.

For eight thousand years, wine has survived the rise and fall of empires, the pressures of industrialisation, and the scrutiny of modern science. Yet, in our rush to rank, score, and analyze, we have forgotten the most fundamental truth about the liquid in our glass. It does not exist to be managed by experts or defined by price tags. It exists as a reflection of our own humanity. This book strips away the technical jargon and the intimidating layers of connoisseurship to reveal the deeper story of a commodity that has traveled alongside civilization since its inception. By examining the history, innovation, and social evolution of wine, this narrative challenges the myth that expertise is a prerequisite for enjoyment. You will discover that the true value of wine lies not in the data points on a label, but in the simple, radical act of paying attention. If you are tired of the gatekeeping and the noise surrounding wine culture, this is your invitation to reclaim the experience. Are you ready to stop tasting for scores and start drinking with intention?

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Who should read this book?

Ideal for curious wine lovers who want to look beyond technical tasting notes and understand the deeper human story of wine. It also appeals to readers interested in social history, anthropology, and the intersection of nature and human culture.

What makes this book different?

Compared to The World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson: Provides the essential geographic and historical context for the wines discussed in this book.