The Book

About the Book

Chasing the Harvest is a narrative nonfiction book unfolding across twelve months and twelve countries, each chapter grounded in a vineyard and a culture. From pruning in New Zealand to harvest in France, the book weaves viticulture, climate, soil, and personal stories into a global portrait of regenerative agriculture and wine.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
   Wwoofing in Connecticut (2011) and applying for jobs in Napa, CA (2025)
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2. January – South Island, New Zealand
   Summer pruning and cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc
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3. February – Melbourne, Australia
   Hot-climate harvests, bushfire awareness, and biodynamic wine
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4. March – Cape Town, South Africa
   Post-harvest winemaking and the legacy of labor
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5. April – England
   Spring in Sussex and the rise of English sparkling wine
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6. May – Germany
   Riesling and riverbanks: steep slopes of the Mosel
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7. June – Northern Italy
   Alpine viticulture and small family farms
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8. July – Central Italy
   The heat of Tuscany and traditional field blends
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9. August – Northern France
   Crémant, Chardonnay, and contrasting terroirs
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10. September – Southern France
    Harvest rush and cooperative winemaking
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11. October – Spain
    Tempranillo, dry farming, and the changing landscape
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12. November – Argentina
    Spring tasks in the Andes and the future of Malbec
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13. December – Chile
    Summer canopy work and pre-harvest reflections
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Coming Soon

Chapter previews, maps, reading lists, and field notes will appear here as the journey unfolds.