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Behind the Glass – book review

Behind The Glass by Gus Zhu book cover

The science behind tasting 'one of the most complex solutions in the world' – wine.

Behind the Glass
The chemical and sensorial terroir of wine tasting
Gus Zhu MW

Published by Academie du Vin Library
ISBN 9781913141912
£20

Author Gus Zhu (his name is actually Jian Zhu) is the first Chinese Master of Wine. He holds an MSc in Viticulture and Oenology from UC Davis, has taught wine for 10 years, and is currently an R&D scientist focused on the sensory qualities of cork. He’s articulate and almost sparking with intelligence and energy. He wants to talk to you about...