John Avery Award · André Simon Awards 2025
Académie du Vin Library
Rooted in Change
The Stories Behind Sustainable Wine
Co-authored by Jane Masters MW and journalist Andrew Neather — the first book to comprehensively explore how the global wine trade can address the existential threat of climate change.
Recognition
The John Avery Award, 2025
Rooted in Change was honoured with the prestigious John Avery Award at the 2025 André Simon Food & Drink Book Awards — among the most respected accolades in the culinary and viticultural world.
Established in 1978 to honour the legendary wine merchant and author André Louis Simon, the awards celebrate the very best in contemporary food and drink writing. The John Avery Award is a discretionary prize granted by the trustees to a book that demonstrates exceptional merit for its contribution to industry knowledge, pioneering spirit, or unique perspective on the world of wine.
“From my personal point of view, the project began with a simple but profound question: what does the future hold for the wine trade which I have been part of and loved for over 30 years?”
Jane Masters MW
Synopsis
A data-driven, hope-filled roadmap for professionals and consumers alike.
Wine is often called the “canary in the coal mine” for climate change. Rooted in Change untangles the many knots of modern business practices, offering a realistic and hope-filled look at how producers are adapting.
More than just a report on environmental challenges, this book is a collection of stories, research, and global case studies. From the vineyards of Bordeaux to the valleys of California and Australia — a journey through the entire value chain, from soil health and regenerative viticulture to packaging innovation and ethical labour standards.
Through interviews with pioneering growers and data-driven insights, this book provides practical guidance for professionals and a roadmap for consumers who want to align their values with their purchasing.
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Technical depth
Simply explains the science, gives context to the size and scale of the issues and possible solutions and their interconnectedness.
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Commercial track record
Understands customers’ & consumers’ expectations and the economic and resource constraints that businesses face.
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Global network
A global view across the wine trade from vineyard to glass and beyond covering each step in the chain.
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Sustainability authority
Stanford-certified, founding IMW Sustainability Committee member, award-winning author on the subject.
What the Critics Say
Critical acclaim
“Rooted in Change is a courageous, groundbreaking, hope-filled piece of work. It gives every one of us a practical starting point. It is a gift to all of us in the wine industry and to anyone who loves wine and cares about the planet.”
— Jancis Robinson MW
Wine Correspondent, Financial Times
“If knowledge is power, then this book is dynamite. As a vineyard owner myself, I loved it, and I learned a huge amount from its pages.”
— Sir John Hegarty
Co-founder, Bartle Bogle Hegarty
“A well-organized, well-written, and serious situation report… a wine book like no other. Masters and Neather untangle the numerous knots of modern business practices with impressive research and restraint.”
— Brian St. Pierre
The World of Fine Wine
“A necessary conversation starter about what’s on the horizon for the wine world, and a roadmap for drinkers who want to align their values with their purchasing.”
— Jessica Dupuy
Forbes
“Few pleasures match a glass of good wine… this fascinating, limpidly written and admirably researched book shines a light on the price we’re all evading. Read it to understand — and to help.”
— Andrew Jefford
Wine Writer
“Jane Masters MW and Andrew Neather calmly analyse how climate change is impacting the wine world, before spotlighting practical ideas on how to tackle it… I defy any winemaker not to learn something.”
— Wendy Outhwaite
Winemaker
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