Noble Rot: Wine from Another Galaxy

by Dan Keeling, Mark Andrew

Choosing wine in a restaurant or shop can seem an unfathomable business. But, according to Dan Keeling and Mark Andrew, the duo behind London's Noble Rot, it needn't be that way. In Wine from Another Galaxy they'll help you to understand how it is made, where to buy it, what to look for when you drink it, and how to talk about it. And once you've mastered the basics, they'll take you on a journey through the best of European wine culture, meeting the people and places behind their favorite bottles. Indeed, Dan and Mark have spent years visiting growers that you probably haven't heard of, from the original thinkers of the natural wine movement to the iconic estates of Burgundy and Bordeaux. This is the alternative, accessible, no-holds-barred guide to wine, where the usual clichés and rules don't apply.

Genres: Wine, Food, Nonfiction, Food and Drink, Cookbooks

352 pages, Hardcover

Published March 2, 2021

Reviews

[Jakub · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'll just say two things - if you're a regular reader you'll find much of this a retread of stuff you've already seen. Second, for a book with a title regarding "wine from another galaxy" it would be nice if they discussed wines that were even from outside Europe.

[Will · Rating 5 out of 5]

It doesn't matter how interested you are in the subject matter when the writing is filled with passion, knowledge and a desire to give exposure to the hard work of others. The passion of Dan and Mark shines through making this well worth reading.

[Chase Brandon · Rating 4 out of 5]

worked through this slowlyyyy over the last the eight months.

the first half of the book is wine 101 stuff (how it's made, how to talk about it, etc.) with a noble rot flare to it and the second half was a journey through various wine regions in europe ("the rotters road trip"). borderline coffee table vibes.

i was really into it*. i found the first half was informative and digestible. second half was the standout though. they did an amazing job of mentioning the characteristics of each region but the focus was on the people who made the wine (which is a lot more interesting to read about imo).

4.5/5

*for full transparency i'm a certified noble rot fanboy.

[Fiona O'Reilly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’d give more stars but I subscribe to Noble Rot magazine so much of the content is not new to me. The early chapters are written so that a reader who is not knowledgeable about wine can understand it. The chapters on specific wine regions & the key producers is inspiring ( you immediately want to travel, to see & to drink!)

Enjoy

[Edu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Been lucky enough to experience Noble insitu a couple of time while taking my Diploma in London, this has been a boost of confidence and humbleness towards the last months. Love how they approach wine, from the freakiest places and fermentations to the trendiest spots, but always with a friendly and humble touch. Will definitely keep opening this beauty again and again.

[Paul Anderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is really more of a reference book than something you read for knowledge enjoyment. There is a lot of great detail on most of wine regions of Europe that is hard to take in, but would be handy if you were traveling there. 3.5 starts rounded down.

[Nick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cool kid book about wine from the editors of Noble Rot. Instead of rehashing the same facts about wine regions, the authors showcase mini biographies of the leading cult wine producers in a “road trip” to those regions (e.g. Comando G in Spain).

[Giuseppe Sepe · Rating 5 out of 5]

'An average human looks without seeing, listens without hearing, touches without feeling, eats without tasting, moves without physical awareness, inhales without awareness of odour or fragance, and talks without thinking'. Leonardo da Vinci

[Peter Wassam · Rating 4 out of 5]

They claim to hate most of the discourse around wine and then fall into the same tropes lololololol. informative and enjoyable nonetheless

[Arielle Demchuk · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice coffee table book.

[Liquidlasagna · Rating 4 out of 5]

noble Rot manages to unravel the mysteries of wine with insight and humour. A wonderful - and essential - read for anyone interest in the world of wine...
Nigella Lawson

[Zaeem · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful book but not quite as accessible is it wants to be. I found their passion infectious

[Sam Cooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable and informative

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

I quite liked reading it small bits over the last year.

[Wendi Brincken · Rating 3 out of 5]

Part 1 great! Part 2 boring.

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cool wine book for someone who's interested in wine and want's to know what's cool and tasty. No endless facts, more just a celebration of amazing wine with descriptions of the people and places that make it.

[Nastya Zhenchenko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing read!