Sparkling wines are the ultimate celebratory drink—and they come in many different styles, from classy but costly Champagne to bargain but bubbly Cava. In her simple, straightforward guide, wine journalist Susie Barrie brings you up to date on the delicious variety, describing the differences in production techniques, comparing traditional and “New World” styles, and helping you choose just …
The pocket edition of Tom Stevenson’s guide to champagne has the basics of how sparkling wine is made, how to store and serve sparkling wines and a helpful list of styles, basic divisions of sweetness, vintage and non-vintage, grape varieties, colour and degree of mousse. There is a glossary of champagne and sparkling wine terms and a list …
This keepsake collection is a tribute to the special memories you’ve shared together—the delicate scent of rose petals, the sweet indulgence of chocolate, the giddy exhilaration of a glass of champagne—and it is a personal and thoughtful way to let someone special know how much you care. Three gold-trimmed books offer a wealth of information on the history …
The Wines of Champagne, Burgundy, Eastern and Southern France
Continuing his comprehensive survey begun in The Wines of Bordeaux and Western France, John J. Baxevanis here focuses his attention on the viticulture regions that include some of the most illustrious names in the annals of wine: Champagne, Burgundy, and Beaujolais. Baxevanis covers land use patterns, grape varieties and their characteristics, the history and distinctive qualities of the …
Champagne Cocktails: 60 Classic & Contemporary Champagne Cocktails
No other beverage has the mystique of champagne. It’s the centerpiece of celebrations, the epitome of elegance, and the perfect accompaniment to fine living. And here’s some great ways to enjoy champagne even morewith 60 decadent and delicious cocktails that use champagne as the key ingredient. Try a refreshing Rossini, with its delightful infusion of strawberries; indulge in …
Sparkling wine is great for celebrating, but pour it into a cocktail and the real party begins. Tiny Bubbles stirs up 40 refreshing concoctions using Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and other bubbly wines. Drinks include favorites like Mimosasand Champagne Cocktails, plus wonderful new inventions like the homage to maraschino cherries, the Marasco Fizz, and the sweet-tart Melagrana with its …
Fabulous Fizz: Choosing Champagne and Sparkling Wine for Every Occasion
Choose champagne and sparkling wine with confidence. In this book, Alice King explores how fizz is made and where it comes from in the perfect introduction to one of life’s greatest pleasures. She divides the wines into light and elegant aperitifs, medium-bodied for every day and richer wines for special occasions and suggest wines for every social gathering. …
World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine, Revised and Updated Edition
The first in-depth guide to sparkling wines of the world from champagne to California, Italy to Australia and beyond. A facinating first section describes the history of sparkling wine and proves beyond any doubt that it was the English rather then the French who first produced a fizzy wine. The main body of the encylopedia is devoted to …
The quintessential guide to the luxuries of the gods, Champagne & Caviar & Other Delicacies makes the most extravagant foods accessible to every food lover by explaining the best ways to find, select, order, prepare and enjoy the world’s most exquisite culinary indulgences. Opulent color spreads present everything from champagne, caviar, and chocolate to foie gras, smoked …
When the evening’s winding down, and it’s time to digest the meal, relax your mind, and get ready for a good night’s sleep, there’s nothing more delightful than an after-dinner drink. Here is the ideal guide to choosing and enjoying that nightcap, and it covers not only the traditional brandy, cognac, and port, but exotic and contemporary choices, …