Chile: The Art of Wine [Hardcover]

Sara Mathews (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2003

Chilean wines are increasingly appreciated the world over, as more people become aware of the premium vineyards that produce in the South American country. This title goes beyond the vineyard to explore the people and the land that has created wines of distinction and character.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Chile is unique because of its geography, its culture and its people. I have tried to portray this uniqueness through my photographs, with each chapter showing a different aspect of the wine region. Some chapters, such as The Flow, are more conceptual, embracing the mountain streams and flowing wine. Other chapters show the majesty of the mountains or the teams of people who create Chile's fine, distinctive wines. Through the book I hope the reader can see Chile's beauty and understand the efforts of these wineries to produce wines of great character. " Sara Matthews, Photographer / Author; "As Global awareness of the quality and beauty of Chilean wines increases, so does the curiosity about this premium wine growing Nation. This is the first comprehensive photo essay of the Chilean vineyards, the wineries and the people. " Elliott Mackey, Publisher; "My family recognised the breathtaking beauty and exciting potential of Chile almost twenty years ago. Sara Matthews' stunning images and storytelling reveal the heart and soul of Chile. " Robert Mondavi; "Sara Matthews' exquisite, beautifully composed images bring the world of Chilean wine to vibrant life. No longer will 'Chile' be just a word on a bottle; it will speak of misty vineyards, smiling faces, majestic mountains and the art of wine. " Anthony Dias Blue "

About the Author

Sara Matthews has specialized in wine photography for editorial and corporate clients since 1986 and has photographed in the U.S., France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Cyprus and Argentina as well as Chile. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Saveur, Food & Wine, Newsweek, Departures, Cigar Aficionado, Food Arts, The Wine Spectator and USA Today. She has published several other books, including The Wines of Long Island (1993), Guide to the Hamptons & Long Island Wine Country (1995) and A Village In The Vineyards (1993). Sara has had three solo exhibitions in France and Argentina. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Sara speaks French, Italian and Spanish and lives in Brooklyn where she and her husband have restored a hundred-year-old house and garden.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 127 pages
• Publisher: The Wine Appreciation Guild (December 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891267736
• ISBN-13: 978-1891267734
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,894,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photographs!, February 12, 2004

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This review is from: Chile: The Art of Wine (Hardcover)

Sara Matthews' photographs portray the wine country of Chile in breathtaking detail, from dew drops on leaves to mountain panoramas. I especially liked the chapter called "The Flow", with images of flowing water, fog, and wine. Her people pictures show that she has a good rapport with her subjects, bringing out their best. This is wine photography taken to a new level.