About the Book
Chasing the Harvest is a narrative nonfiction book unfolding across twelve months and twelve countries, each chapter grounded in a vineyard and a culture. From pruning in New Zealand to harvest in France, the book weaves viticulture, climate, soil, and personal stories into a global portrait of regenerative agriculture and wine.
Table of Contents
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January – South Island, New Zealand
Summer pruning and cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc -
February – Melbourne, Australia
Hot-climate harvests, bushfire awareness, and biodynamic wine -
March – Cape Town, South Africa
Post-harvest winemaking and the legacy of labor -
April – England
Spring in Sussex and the rise of English sparkling wine -
May – Germany
Riesling and riverbanks: steep slopes of the Mosel -
June – Northern Italy
Alpine viticulture and small family farms -
July – Central Italy
The heat of Tuscany and traditional field blends -
August – Northern France
Crémant, Chardonnay, and contrasting terroirs -
September – Southern France
Harvest rush and cooperative winemaking -
October – Spain
Tempranillo, dry farming, and the changing landscape -
November – Argentina
Spring tasks in the Andes and the future of Malbec -
December – Chile
Summer canopy work and pre-harvest reflections
Coming Soon
Chapter previews, maps, reading lists, and field notes will appear here as the journey unfolds.