Editor's Summary
22 December 2005
Somebody has to do it
Geologists are finding a lucrative and enjoyable sideline by studying terroir, the ineffable combination of soil, climate and place that, say French vignerons, makes each grape harvest unique.
News Feature: Alcohol and science: The grapes of rock
Winemakers in the United States are increasingly calling on the services of geologists to help refine their products. Alexandra Witze meets the scientists who are treading a path to the past.
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