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Taste the limestone, smell the slate Sake Pour yourself a glass ofWhat does rock actually do to wine? According to geologist Alex Maltman: less than we think ("Grapevines don't eat rock"). In Taste the Limestone, Smell the Slate, Alex Maltmans explores the connection between vineyard geology and wine taste. He explains the science clearly, debunks persistent wine metaphors, and makes you rethink everything you've assumed was true in wine books and tasting notes. Captivating, sharp, and not afraid to challenge