Families of the Vine - Book of the month January 2026
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Author Michael Sanders spent two years in the vineyards of southwest France with three families whose destinies are determined each year, every year, by the soil, the weather, and the quality of the grape, and shared with them the hopes of spring, the anguish of summer drought, and the mad rush of the fall harvest. In "Families of the Vine", he offers a vivid, heartfelt portrait of these authentic winemakers in a fascinating, intensely human saga of strength, dedication, and savoir faire. Though their wines may differ, they all share a powerful, uncompromising passion for the timeless craft that defines them.
Chapters:
Chapters:
- Introduction
- Yves and Martine Jouffreau at Clos de Gamot
- Young Man in a Hurry: Philippe Bernese at Clos la Coutale
- Man in the Middle: Jean-Luc Baldes at Clos Triguedina
- A short History of Vin de Cahors
- It's the Terroir, Stupid!
- The Long, Hot Summer
- Harvest
- Vinification 2002: Making the Wine
- Vines in Winter
- A Visit to the Cooper
- Wine at the Restaurant Table: a few hours with Laurent Marre at Le Balandre
- Yves' Folly: un on the Mountain at Clos St. Jean
- Where to Taste in Cahors
Reasons to read the book: The book is dedicated to those who are curious about how people of the vine are. How is their life everyday and what decisions they have to make in every season. Are the lives of their families impacted each day by their business? Read the book and you will find out.
Where you can find the book: the book is published in English and you can find it online on Book Express website; the orders are received in about 2-3 weeks.
Carmina Nițescu
Winesday & Winesday App
Where you can find the book: the book is published in English and you can find it online on Book Express website; the orders are received in about 2-3 weeks.
Carmina Nițescu
Winesday & Winesday App