WINE’S HIDDEN BEAUTY, the book

As a winemaker for more than 50 years, I’ve always felt that making wine is much like raising children: You have to love and guide them and transmit to them the richness of your spirit. Now . . .“Wine’s Hidden Beauty” presents dramatic proof of what I’ve longed believed, but could only feel: wine has a secret life and inner beauty that transcends its chemical components. Dr. Barrett’s portraits of wine are a wonderful addition to our understanding of the art, science and spirit of wine making.
–Miljenko “Mike” Grgich, winemaker/founder Grgich Hills Estate

Unique books on the subject of wine are a rare find these days. This is certainly one of them. For those who enjoy drinking wine, and relish the art and science behind its magic, Sondra Barrett has taken us to another level.

Whether for its insight into the history and culture of the grape, and its evolution into the lifestyle of the world’s great cultures, or for its penetrating view into the visually stunning molecular world within, “Wine’s Hidden Beauty” is a journey into wine that you will thoroughly enjoy. Twenty years in the making, the book’s vintage is about right.
–Ron Scharman, Wine Traveler, eWinery Solutions

An educational, fun, incredibly beautiful piece of work; Barrett openly shares the art, soul, and life pleasures of wine.
- Jim Fetzer, Owner/President of Ceago Vinegarden, former Pres. Fetzer Vyds

Wine’s Hidden Beauty by Sondra Barrett, PhD, is a walk in the wilds of a microscope. Sondra delivers the heart and soul of wine like we’ve never experienced it before… Or have we? Have we journeyed to the life that exists within a bottle of wine intuitively before, but just not recognized it in our conscious minds?

~Jo Diaz

TEACHER and SPEAKER

“One scientist who is busy reinventing herself and her profession by regaining awe as a priority is Sondra Barrett.  Barrett has brought awe into her life by asking different questions about her specialty, biology, and by connecting biology to photography so that she and others can actually meditate on the awesome wonder of the cell itself.”

-Matthew Fox – The Awe Project – Reinventing Education, Reinventing the HumaNn

Sondra’s presentation was very informative.  I learned a lot about the inner workings of the body  and how to deal with stress.  She has assisted me in being able to take better care of myself.   A much needed course.
~ Echo Allen

Our cell-making exercise was a lesson in self-organizing systems and an experience in the meaning of boundaries.  With eyes closed we turned to face the world beyond our newly formed cell, some members felt protective of the group as they heard approaching noises.  Others felt the fear of responsibility for holding together their part.  We each made a different connection with the external world depending on our unique perspective.  I became intrigued with the ability of our cells to receive information.
~ MP – CIIS at The Marriage of Science and Spirituality