98. Vinyards, rocks & soils
Prof Alex Maltman
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As wine producers increasingly proclaim the importance and the uniqueness of the soils in which their vines grow, a book by an Aberystwyth University geologist looks at how geology can shape a vineyard and its produce.
In Vineyards, Rocks, and Soils: The Wine Lover’s Guide to Geology, Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences Alex Maltman introduces the basic principles of geology in the context of wine.
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Prof Alex Maltman