"The book, Finding Meaning in Wine by Michael Sinowitz is written from an interesting perspective interesting in that Mr. Sinowitz is a Professor in the English department at DePauw University in Indiana. Hes a wine aficionado, with an obvious interest in going beyond the basics of what wine is about, and a particular interest in what those of us who write about it have to say, and whether its helpful or not."
Rich Cook, winereviewonline.com
"This book is an English Professors application of literary analysis to wine... this book is interesting, thoughtful, and stimulating. I highly recommend it... In short, Michael Sinowitzs approach to understanding wine writing, wine tasting, and the art and culture of wine is unique and helpful to those of us who do the tasting and writing."
Donald Winkler, International Wine Review
"The most interesting and challenging aspect of Michael Sinowitzs new book, Finding Meaning in Wine, is his argument that our worldviewour personal set of beliefsoften shapes our approach to wine, as growers, makers, journalists or drinkers."
Joshua Greene, Wine & Spirits
In this complex book about wine in the US, which has an autobiographical flavor, [ Sinowitz] reports his conversations with California wine makers and wine writers. An English professor, Sinowitz borrows heavily from literary theory in his discussions, drawing upon cultural, literary, and philosophical perspectives and quoting writers not usually associated with wine such as Roland Barthes and Pierre Bourdieu. In brief, this is a book for intellectuals who enjoy wine and wonder why."
D. M. Fahey, Emeritus, Miami University, Ohio
