Nearly done on this new book about the closure controversy and corks. I must say, much like The Botanist & The Vintner, this is an absolutely riveting read on a pretty esoteric subject.
It does a remarkable job in putting the whole movement into perspective and a time chronology. I thought it shows a very non-judgemental and even-handed treatment on the subjuct. Unlike most writers on the subject, he doesn't have an agenda, hidden or otherwise. It's easy to characterize the Portugese & French cork producers for their monopoly and the (early) less than proactive stance on addressing the TCA problem, not to mention their, at times, heavy-handed propoganda on the subject, but the book seems to indicate that they're doing their damndest to deal with the problem now.
Anyway...an absolutely fascinating read and highly recommended. I was originally reluctant to buy his Judgement of Paris book because it sounded like a pretty dreary read, but, based on this book, am now having second thoughts.
TomHill

Thanks for the review. Interesting, in that I read "Judgment of Paris" about a year ago, really enjoyed it, but have been having second thoughts about this Cork book. I like Tauber's writing style, but I'd assumed that the cork subject was a good candidate for a long article. I feared that a whole book on this topic would be overkill.

thanks. i'll try to find the book. hard to find unbiased content in the world of spin and marketing.

Tom--I met Mr. Taber earlier this week in Orange Co.; I guess he's on his book tour. Although his voice was shot from his trip, he was a very pleasant, knowledgeable, engaging guy. I picked up his book and will add it to the reading queue......

Bruce

Just finished readng it. SUPERB, A must read for all wine lovers (full review in Dec issue of California Grapevine [shameless plug])