Adventures on the Wine Route (25th Anniversary Edition)

A Wine Buyer's Tour of France

By: Kermit Lynch

Narrated by: David de Vries

"Wine is, above all, about pleasure. Those who make it ponderous make it dull.... If you keep an open mind and take each wine on its own terms, there is a world of magic to discover." So wrote the renowned wine expert Kermit Lynch in the introduction to Adventures on the Wine Route, his ultimate tour of France, especially its wine cellars. The "magic" of wine is Lynch's subject as he takes the listener on a singular journey through the Loire, Bordeaux, the Languedoc, Provence, northern and southern Rhone, and Burgundy. In Adventures on the Wine Route, the wine lover will find wisdom without a trace of pretension and hype. As Victor Hazan wrote, "In Kermit Lynch's small, true, delightful book there is more understanding about what wine really is than in everything else I have read."

Praise for Lynch and for Adventures on the Wine Route has not ceased since the book's initial publication a quarter century ago. In 2007, The New York Times called it "one of the finest American books on wine." And in June 2012, The Wall Street Journal proclaimed it "the best book on the wine business". Full of vivid portraits of French vintners, memorable evocations of the French countryside, and, of course, vibrant descriptions of French wines, this new edition of Adventures on the Wine Route updates a modern classic for our times.

©1988 Kermit Lynch (P)2021 Tantor

stories and people

great stories of all the relationships that he formulated over his career and through all the wine regions in France

Well known man in the wine world

I really thought this was very insightful and what great history and background to the whole way it was and is now. Excellent book to listen to

Wonderful story and informative

A great telling of Mr. Lynch’s choice experiences in France during his career. Filled with information as well as fun stories that excite and enthrall, this is a must read or listen for everyone interested in wine! Performance was also excellent with great voicing by the narrator.

A must read for any wine lover.

I loved this book from start to finish. If you are a wine connoisseur or aspiring connoisseur, I consider it to be required reading. The narrator was excellent too. Just make sure that you have your cellar stocked (with French wine) when you start this book because you’ll want to sip on something delicious during the listen. Santé!

Finally!

A book I have read many times over the years, nice to have it on Audible. If you love wine and haven't read it, do.

Very educational!

Even though this book was written several years ago, it is a timeless educational book. Small wine producers in France have known for decades how to make great wine. Kermit describes these practices as he buys from various wine producers in different parts of France.

Exploration of Wine

I have been involved in the wine biz for about 15 years, and had never read this book. Oh how I wish I would have started my wine journey with this book and the wines that Kermit Lynch imports. Great story’s and tales of travel and adventures traveling through the various wine regions of France and the great Domaines and Château. This is a must read if you are remotely interested in wine. Enjoy this book with a glass of wine that you enjoy!