The Initiates: A Comic Artist and a Wine Artisan Exchange Jobs

This is a translated French graphic novel about two men - one a wine maker, and one (the author) a comic artist, who decide to immerse themselves in each other's worlds for a year. The author works within the vineyard, learns about aging wine, learns to taste, etc. His friend comes with him to a book printing shop, and begrudgingly reads classic French graphic novels to try to understand where the author's passion comes from. It is a very French book. Leisurely, ponderous, minimalist art, in touch with the seasons and the land. It’s very beautiful but probably not for everyone... I think a certain introspective subset of MMD readers would love it. --Brenna