The author goes
into great detail regarding the history of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
or the DRC, producing wines that are the extraordinaire of
the industry. He takes the reader on a journey through France’s
wine-making history leading up to the crime.
The short story
in the book involves the perpetrator, ex-con Jaques Soltys,
who held out a ransom note to the DRC. He is arrested and
convicted. But his story is just one aspect of Potter’s
entire account of the love of wine-making and dedication to
the art. The crime itself only took place in the last couple
of years. Potter’s book is a century long lesson.
If you are looking
for a great Christmas gift for a wine lover or connoisseur,
this is a wonderful choice to add to their collection. Wine
lovers always enjoy a new variety, and this certainly offers
that.
