Real Men Drink Port...and Ladies Do Too!: A Contemporary Guide - Couverture rigide

Howkins, Ben

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1846891124 ISBN 13 : 9781846891120

Editeur : Quiller Publishing Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

In his first book for Quiller, world renowned port writer Ben Howkins guides the reader through the fascinating history of the wine, from its origins through to the present day, and in particular examines the complex persona of the port drinker . Illustrated with Oliver Prestons hilarious cartoons, historical and contemporary facts and numerous amusing anecdotes have been meticulously compiled to produce this hugely informative and entertaining tome. Real Men Drink Port also educates today s wine consumer - exploring the serious side to getting the most pleasure from the wine, by detailing fascinating facts about what goes on behind the scenes at the famous port firms, and guiding readers through eleven essential lists of previously untold must haves .

<span class="msg-body-text-reply" id="caseCorrespondence_13122434366_text">'An entertaining romp through the myriad traditions and customs that have assembled around this wonderful wine.' Wall Street Journal

'A fun Christmas present for someone interested interested in Portugal's finest fortified wine.' Drinks International

'Ben Howkins guides the reader through the fascinating history of this most glorious of wines and the complex persona of the 'port drinker'.' Countryside

'Here's a book that manages to amuse and entertain. If you want an interesting and complete overview of the Port wine industry without having to read a text book, I can think of no finer tome.' www.snooth.com Top 10 Wine Books for the Holidays

</span><span class="msg-body-text-reply" id="caseCorrespondence_12977695916_text">'Agreeable read extolling the myriad virtues of Port.' Circle of Wine Writers

'Port expert Ben Howkins and cartoonist Ollie Preston make this the Christmas drink gift book. In colour throughout, a fascinating guide to the wine.' Gardners Books

'I'll be sure to take Ben's book with me on my future travels - it won't be just any port in a storm as I'll know which is best!' Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE

'One of the great myths about port is that it cannot be drunk after breakfast, lunch or dinner - it can and one feels all the better for it.' Viscount Astor

'Port was my first taste of alcohol on this earth and I will be more than happy if it is my last - especially if I have Ben's book with me!' Guy Pelly

'The French tend to drink port cold or over ice, it's at times like that that I am glad to be British.' Michel Roux, Jr
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A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

<span class="msg-body-text-reply" id="caseCorrespondence_12977695916_text">Ben Howkins was awarded the Vintners Scholarship in 1963, the youngest person to achieve this award. His experience in Europe s vineyards and working with many leading vintners inspired his commitment to educate others to the enjoyment of wine. He wrote the International Wine & Food Society s guide to port Rich Rare and Red, is a member of the Confreria do Vinho do Porto and the Vintners Company and is wine advisor at Waddesdon, to Lord Rothschild, co-owner of Chateau Lafite Rothschild.

Oliver Preston's drawings have been published in The Guardian, The Independent, and Punch and he is the regular cartoonist for The Field, The Polo Magazine, the Racing Magazine and Cotswold Life. He has exhibited at The Fine Art Society and has published numerous books and his caricatures hang in many private collections. He is chairman of the Cartoon Museum in London, and set up the Cartoon Art Trust Awards in 1995.</span>

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Quiller Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1846891124
• ISBN 13: 9781846891120
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Preston Oliver
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible