Hand, Head, Heart, Soul

“Hand, Head, Heart, Soul” tells the stories of many of the authentic winemakers of the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

It is a collection that affectionately profiles the lands, climates, and characters of these intertwined countries. Written accessibly for the beginner, a connoisseur will nevertheless discover new information about these overlooked regions which have been growing vines since at least the Roman Empire.

Beyond the profiles, the book introduces a different way to categorize a wine, using elements of our humanity–a very different interpretation than a numbered scale. “Hand, Head, Heart, Soul” invites the reader to experience wine as a creation with which they may interact, not simply a product to be ranked, and consumed.

Written by Justin Wuycheck, beautifully illustrated in black and white by Czech artist Dorota Branna, with titles by Czech calligrapher Veronika Wuycheck, the foreword is composed by author and two-time Magnesia Litera winner, Bogdan Trojak.

The book was published with the financial support of Autentisté. No Artificial Intelligence (AI) was used in the writing of this book.

Still not sure if the book is worth it? Read this excerpt and decide for yourself!