Dr. Brian J. Sommersis the Assistant to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences and Director of the International Studies program at Central Connecticut State University. He has a Ph.D in Geography from the University of Arizona. His research and teaching interests are in cultural geography and heritage landscapes. Dr. Sommers' interests in wine are as a result of work done while pursuing his master's degree at Miami University (Ohio). He is the author ofThe Geography of Wine.
“Sommers, a professor of geography, explains the role that
landscape, history, economics and culture play in wine regions from
Burgundy to Australia to California… Historical factors such as
colonialism, trade and urbanization also determine what wines are
cultivated and where. As well, the economic geography of
contemporary vineyards is ever-evolving: retail venues and the
marketability of a product vary enormously, the Internet has
broadened the market for wine and conglomerates are an increasing
presence. In his wide-ranging analysis of the obvious and
imperceptible elements that characterize a wine region and its
rewards, Sommers tips his glass to the steadfast amour between
viticulture and geography.”—Publishers Weekly
“Draws together a number of valuable perspectives on wine, wine
culture, and the wine business into one place. For wine consumers
whose education on the subject has been hit and miss—and again,
that would be most of us—it's a productive
read.”—Vinography.com
“An interesting study of humanity’s long and varied relationship
with Vitis vinifera. Wine enthusiasts will find this book of value,
and by reading it, some may well come to a greater appreciation of
the geographical perspective.”—David M. Cochran, Jr., Southeastern
Geographer
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