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The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia, First Edition |
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The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia, First Edition |
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by: Tom Stevenson
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.2203 EAN: 9780789420794 Edition: 1st American Edition Feature: wine sotheby's encyclopdeia ISBN: 0789420791 Label: DK ADULT Languages: Manufacturer: DK ADULT Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 600 Publication Date: October 01, 1997 Publisher: DK ADULT Studio: DK ADULT Editorial Review: Product Description: Authoritative, international, and up to date, The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia is arranged geographically and combines nearly 100 detailed maps with information on all wine-growing areas, profiles of top producers and assessments of individual wines. The book's easy-reference style and tremendous breadth of information, make it an unrivaled source of wine information for both beginners and wine buffs. Distinguished wine authority Tom Stevenson examines the viticultural history if each winemaking country, discussing its wine-producing regions and the current reputation of its wines. He analyzes the factors affecting the taste and quality of each region's wines -- location, aspect, soil, microclimates, grape varieties, and methods of viticulture and vinification -- before assessing its appellations, the individual wine producers (chateaux or wineries), and, of course, the wines themselves. Tom Stevenson provides practical guidelines on wine tasting, while an "author's choice" chart at the end of each section lists the very best wines. A star-rating system identifies the finest producers and highlights those offering the best value. A taste chart explains how to identify the flavors in a wine, and a troubleshooter's guide spots common wine flaws. Whether you are a newcomer wanting to explore the pleasures of wine or a wine enthusiast looking for inspiration, The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia is the book to consult again and again. Amazon.com Review: If you want to learn about wines of the world and advance your comprehension of wine production, grape varieties, appellations, and individual wineries, understand the factors (such as location, soil, climate, and methods of viticulture) that affect the taste and nose, and visit your wine shop with a list of quality wines to explore, Tom Stevenson is the man to read. Author of 12 books (including Champagne and The Millennium Champagne & Sparkling Wine Guide), three-time winner of the Wine Writer of the Year award, and columnist for Wine magazine, Stevenson has the gift of taking vast quantities of knowledge and experience and translating them into lucid, sparkling prose, easily graspable by the novice, yet still interesting and instructive to the connoisseur. Arranged geographically, with nearly 100 maps, profiles on top producers, and valuable Author's Choice charts for each region, the Wine Encyclopedia covers the wines of Europe (from Great Britain and Switzerland to Southeast Europe, Greece, and the Levant), as well as wines from North and South Africa, North and South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. In addition, there's a guide to wine and food (pairing fois gras with a Champagne or Sauterne, for example, and claret or Cabernet Sauvignon with beef), a guide to wine flavors (making sense of descriptors such as fig, gooseberry, violet, and hay), a list of good vintages, and a glossary of tasting and technical terms, distinguishing "cheesy" and "chewy" from "creamy" and "corked." Enhanced by beautiful pictures of vineyards, wine labels, and Stevenson himself demonstrating the art of wine tasting, from examining and nosing the wine to spitting it out, this a visually beautiful as well as an informative volume. As sumptuous as an elegant Tuscan Barolo, as rewarding as a Sarget de Gruaud-Larose from Bordeaux, as pleasing as a Ferreira port, the Sotheby Wine Encyclopedia is a remarkable tome of oenological erudition. --Stephanie Gold Related Items:
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 Rating:  - good purchasegot this used for a course at school, it was just what i needed. Inexpensive and arrived in a timely manner and in good condition. Rating:  - Great Book to Learn About Wine from All Over the WorldI gave my husband this (very large) book as an Xmas gift so he could learn about wine since we have a great store nearby us that sells many international varieties. My husband loves the book (and so do I!). It has great maps and pictures. It breaks down the information in easy to follow sections by country and region. It's very in-depth for someone who wants more nitty gritty details on wines of different regions. This book is great. We can now look up most any wine we own or want to purchase and it is represented in this book. It's more than just a great coffee table book. It is a great reference guide and will come in handy many years to come. Excellent book! Rating: - Sweet!Great book. very comprahensive. Came in a short time and in perfect condition. Rating: - Great ReferenceThis book has it all. A must for wine lovers whether you're a beginner or an expert.
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