Books
Read about pioneers of natural wine in two books by Camilla Gjerde
Natural Trailblazers
Meet thirteen visionaries of natural wine, who are each leading the way towards a low-carbon future: the ones who have scrapped the tractor and never open their soil; the winegrower in the middle of the city who only sells locally, transports her wines by bike and reuses the bottles; and the wine importer who sails their wines solely by wind.
We Don't Want Any Crap in Our Wine
The natural wine movement has grown from being an outsider in the wine world to become trendy and sought-after. But it’s hard being a natural winegrower, so it’s a tough and risky life choice. And women are still outnumbered by men, even among natural winegrowers.
We Don’t Want Any Crap in Our Wine is the first book focusing solely on women producers of natural wine. It portraits 9 badass women and explores what drives natural wine producers to do what they do, to go on, despite being outsiders, despite the hardships and the risks.
“Natural Trailblazers arrives at a pivotal moment. As the wine industry groans and shudders through contraction and realignment, now is the time to re-examine some of the most basic practices of how wine is grown, made, and sold — and how we tell the stories of those who are doing so. Without preaching or imploring, Gjerde’s account urges us to stretch our imaginations about how we can work with a lighter footprint.””
“Can’t recommend Natural Trailblazers enough - it’s well researched, well written, has beautiful photos and features some truly inspiring people, but above all it offers solutions and a sense of HOPE.”
“A fascinating exploration of how innovative farmers and winemakers are applying environmentally-minded practices to the age old techniques of natural winemaking. This urgent and poetic book should be embraced by anyone who drinks and thinks about wine.”
Readers say about We Don't Want Any Crap in Our Wine
Really enjoying this book!
— Lena M, Burgenland, Austria"I have every natural wine book ever written (basically!) and about half regular wine books. I am obsessed with wine literature and I'm really enjoying this book. It's informative and enjoyable and complementary and I'm just so happy to be reading it."
Beautiful and inspiring
— Heiwon S, Seoul, South Korea"A beautiful, inspiring book on 9 female natural winemakers. This new book sets the bar high for anyone who attempts to follow. Every word, every page takes us back to the basic core of natural wine - why we drink it, why it rings, and why we ought to have respect for those who make it with such humbleness and honesty."
Groundbreaking!
— Evan S, NYC, USA"Just received a copy of this beautiful, groundbreaking, hilariously titled new book by Camilla Gjerde and find myself swiftly devouring it. This book is a glorious affirmation for all concerned."