The World Encyclopedia of Wine - Couverture rigide

Walton, Stuart

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0765197871 ISBN 13 : 9780765197870

Editeur : Smithmark,U.S., 1996

Synopsis

Book by Walton Stuart

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This title takes us on a definitive tour through the world of wine, with over 500 photographs, maps and wine labels. This is a globetrotting journey through the world's wine regions, from Bordeaux to Rioja, from the Lebanon to California, and from South Africa's Cape to Australia's Barossa Valley, including notes on the top vintages to look for. It focuses on 12 major grape varieties from Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon to Gewurztraminer and Gamay, discussing their aromas, flavours and typical characteristics. It explores the principles of tasting wine - identifying dryness, sweetness, acidity, tannin, oak and fruit - plus how to create your own collection in a cellar, a guide to corkscrews and glasses, how to let wine breathe, and which foods go best with which wines. This is a fully revised and updated edition of a classic reference, with over 460 wine and grape photographs, wine labels and hand-painted maps. Written for those who simply enjoy drinking wine and for connoisseurs looking for a deeper knowledge of a fascinating subject, this book is a comprehensive, authoritative and accessible guide that will provide readers with the confidence and enthusiasm to explore in depth for themselves. Country by country, and region by region, the book journeys around the world to drop in on familiar and lesser-known producers, and studies the world's 12 major grape varieties, describing their aromas and flavours. It is a fully updated major reference on the fascinating world of wines and winemaking.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This comprehensive
and up-to-the-minute new reference is filled with detailed information,
practical guidance and enthusiastic descriptions of the world of wine,
globetrotting tour of the world's wine regions, from Bordeaux to Rioja, from The Lebanon to California, from South Africa's Cape to Australia's Barossa Valley
12 major grape varieties: their aromas, flavours and characters
brief tasting notes on each grape variety techniques and trends of winemaking practicalities of keeping and serving wine five principal elements to look for when tasting a wine
how to be bold when matching wine with food
recommended producers to look for guides to the top vintages
beautiful colour illustrations: vivid photography and over 30 hand-painted maps

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Smithmark,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0765197871
• ISBN 13: 9780765197870
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible