Oz Clarke's Grapes and Wines: The Definitive Guide to the World's Great Ggrapes and the Wines They Make - Couverture souple

Clarke, Oz; Rand, Margaret

 
9780156032919: Oz Clarke's Grapes and Wines: The Definitive Guide to the World's Great Ggrapes and the Wines They Make

Synopsis

First published in hardcover as Oz Clarke?s Encyclopedia of Grapes, Oz Clarke?s Grapes and Wines is newly revised and updated to provide the most current information on an even wider array of grapes. Oz covers chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, and fifteen other "classic" grapes in depth, and includes features on tradition and innovation, methods used in the vineyard and the winery, and different wine styles around the world. He also provides vivid descriptions of more than three hundred grape varieties organized in his renowned A-to-Z format, as well as a glossary of technical terms and a wine decoder that lists which grapes go into which wines.

This authoritative volume by one of the world?s great wine writers is all you need to distinguish among grape varieties? the wines they create and the flavors they contribute?and to make an informed choice on selecting the most satisfying wines.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

First published in hardcover as Oz Clarke?s Encyclopedia of Grapes, Oz Clarke?s Grapes and Wines is newly revised and updated to provide the most current information on an even wider array of grapes. Oz covers chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, and fifteen other "classic" grapes in depth, and includes features on tradition and innovation, methods used in the vineyard and the winery, and different wine styles around the world. He also provides vivid descriptions of more than three hundred grape varieties organized in his renowned A-to-Z format, as well as a glossary of technical terms and a wine decoder that lists which grapes go into which wines.

This authoritative volume by one of the world?s great wine writers is all you need to distinguish among grape varieties? the wines they create and the flavors they contribute?and to make an informed choice on selecting the most satisfying wines.

Revue de presse

PRAISE FOR OZ CLARKE?S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GRAPES

"An exhilarating book; every page explores an unexpected angle, another point of view or fresh controversy. No serious wine lover?s library is complete without it."?WINE SPECTATOR

"A nicely packaged alphabetical directory . . . with lively commentary."?CHICAGO TRIBUNE

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