"The Winemaker" by Noah Gordon is a new book that I really enjoyed. The setting is in the tiny grape-growing village of Santa Eulalia in northern Spain. The characters are well developed and extremely believable. The story takes place in the late 1800's. I've never read much about the history of Spain so this book was very interesting. It made me want to read more about its political history and the lives of everyday Spanairds.
The main character of the book is Josep Alvarez. He is a second son of the owner of a grape vineyard. The grapes were grown for sale to vinegar makers. Alvarez makes his way to France where he ends up working years on a wine vineyard and learns the real art of making great wine which becomes his passion. The book continues as he pursues his passion. This has a nice ending, which I like. 4 stars.
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