Authoritative, international and up-to-date, The New Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia is arranged geographically and combines maps and photographs with information on all wine-growing areas, profiles of distinguished producers and assessments of individual wines. The book’s easy-reference style, and wealth of practical advice, make it an unrivaled source of information for all lovers of wine — from the occasional drinker …
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Wine flavor chemistry is a complex and diverse field that ranges from the potently aromatic pyrazines to the complex polymeric tannins. Modern chemistry is now opening some doors to the mysteries of wine flavor, and this unique monograph is dedicated to current research developments. The book starts with the Riesling terpenes, which responsible for floral aroma when new …
Grand Bordeaux Châteaux: Inside the Fine Wine Estates of France
Discover a dozen exceptional Bordeaux wine estates, complete with tasting notes from a renowned wine critic. From Lafite Rothschild to Angélus to Cheval Blanc, Bordeaux produces the world’s finest wines. In this gift volume with silver gilded pages, the histories of the wineries is completed with detailed tasting notes. JFK’s beloved Petrus—the world’s most expensive wine—emanates a balance …
The Wine Quiz Book: 500 Questions and Answers to Test and Build Your Wine Knowledge
Do you enjoy fine wine? Can you name the different varieties of grape and the wines that are made from them? Are you an expert on all aspects of the wine making process? If so, find out how much you really know about wine with the 500 testing questions in this new quiz book. What grape produces wine …
French Wine Chateaux: Distinctive Vintages and Their Estates
An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the stunning estates of France’s most prestigious and long-standing vineyards. Hennessy, Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Mercier, Krug, Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot, Château d’Yquem, and Cheval Blanc: across the world these names are synonymous with prestige, secrets passed down from generation to generation, and the inimitable genius of French wine production. These producers, …
Back Lane Wineries of Napa is a guide to wineries where you can find excellent handcrafted wines made by on-site proprietors, often with only local distribution and limited production, places where wine tasting gets down-to-earth—no one needs to show off how developed his or her palate is. These are often also where sustainable and organic viticulture is being …
Having a destination wedding or a Winery wedding? Need a Gift for wedding party? Looking for amazing Wedding favors? Or just love Wine? Ever tried to remember that great wine, but can’t recall the winery, the vintage, or even the grape varieties? The solution to this problem is to keep a wine journal. Whether you are a …
Oz Clarke’s Bordeaux: The Wines, the Vineyards, the Winemakers
Bordeaux has always been the center of attention in the wine world, with some of the greatest wines, the most historic châteaux, and the highest level of glamour and prestige. And, despite increasing competition from new classic wine areas around the world, it still accounts for more than 90 percent of global wine futures and auction markets. In …
The Saucy Sisters Guide to Wine – What Every Girl Should Know Before She Unscrews
The Saucy Sisters’ Guide to Wine – What Every Girl Should Know Before She Unscrews In this guide especially for girls, “wine experts with a twist” Barbara Wichman Nowak and Beverly Wichman Pittman share their practical (and sometimes humorous) advice on wine – from selecting one you’ll like, to finding bargains, to foolproof food matches, to …