Modern agriculture is the largest single contributor to global greenhouse gas production, deforestation, and water consumption. Biodiversity, climate change, energy, soil degradation, and water scarcity are critical issues. Consumers are increasingly and justifiably concerned about where their food and beverages come from and whether they are produced in a responsible way, often without an understanding of how to …
Since the 2011 publication of the first edition of How to Import Wine tectonic change has fundamentally reshaped the US wine business landscape. This comprehensively revised edition puts this new environment in a manageable, actionable context so that novices and veterans alike will be able to identify dangers and new opportunities in such areas as federal and state …
The bestselling wine marketing book in the English language is fully revised and updated to meet the newest challenges and opportunities of modern global wine markets. New topics include social media marketing, sales and marketing metrics, complete regulatory compliance, website strategies and graphic design, brand strategies, demographic changes, and wine tourism. Wine Marketing and Sales covers every conceivable …
We aren’t talking about your grandmother’s rosé here. The rosé being quaffed today is not the syrupy sweet and cheap White Zinfandel that helped give all pink wine a bad name. The rosé winning the hearts and palates of Americans now is dry with lively fruit and is fast becoming an “anytime” wine, not just a swimming pool, …
Delicato Family Cookbook: From the Old Country to the Wine Country, a History in Recipes
The Delicato Family Winery has lovingly performed its craft for 85 years in the historic wine-growing region of California’s Lodi Valley, and with this book, second generation matriarch Dorothy Indelicato provides readers with a culinary tour through the family’s recipes. From simple, quick dishes to all-day affairs—from Minted Tomatoes Salad and Pasta Ascuitto to Champagne Veal, Pancakes with …
The world’s first botrytis wine, Hungary’s Tokaji won an enviable reputation centuries ago, but never before have the development of its wine types and the story of its ups and downs in fame and prestige been presented so fully in English. Relying on an array of Hungarian source materials, author Miles Lambert-Gócs sets the information out in encyclopedia …
The Essential Guide to South African Wines: Terroir & Travel
The Essential Guide to South African Wines: Terroir & Travel creates a historical and holistic experience for wine lovers of any level. The authors take wine lovers on an excursion through this exciting region, discovering the terroir, viticulture, winemaking techniques and the flagship wines of some of the top producers. For independent adventurers looking to bypass day-tours, it …
The University Wine Course: A Wine Appreciation Text & Self Tutorial
For over 20 years the most widely used wine textbook in higher education courses, The University Wine Course provides a 12-week program for learning about wine in-depth, from sensory evaluation to the science of viticulture and winemaking. Written and organized in a “user friendly” style, this book serves as a comprehensive-yet-easy resource for self-tutoring. Includes chapter exams and …
In the first book of its kind, author and veteran importer Deborah M. Gray offers the benefit of her vast experience in this comprehensive guide to the perils and best practices of the fascinating career of a wine mporter.She gives invaluable insider information and the necessary tools, resources, and real world advice to create a strong business model …
This popular classic, which is based on the author’s personal experiences of building a wine cellar in his home and collecting wines for fun and investment, is now completely updated for the modern wine collector. All of the essential construction specifications to maintain the ideal temperature and humidity conditions for long-term storage of wine are provided for the …