A Toast To Bargain Wines

Author : George M. Taber
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781451644364

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A Toast to Bargain Wines by George M. Taber Pdf

THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF JUDGMENT OF PARIS EXPLORES THE THRIVING BUSINESS OF BARGAIN WINES AND OFFERS HIS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE BEST VALUES. Is inexpensive wine any good? Award-winning author George M. Taber shows that it is, examining the paths to success of the world’s best-selling bargain brands. Taber helps readers learn to trust their taste and make informed decisions when confronting wine lists, and reveals how innovators are turning the old vin ordinaire into something extraordinaire. A Toast to Bargain Wines is an accessible mix of history, business, and reference, and includes a two-part guide to the world’s best buys: George’s ten favorite bargains of every varietal (plus two splurges in each category), then ten value brands from twelve regions around the world. Casual wine drinkers and connoisseurs alike will benefit from this insider’s guide to finding and enjoying good wine—at a great price.

Author : George M. Taber
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781439195185

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A Toast to Bargain Wines by George M. Taber Pdf

The highly acclaimed author of "Judgment of Paris" explores the thriving business of bargain wines and offers his recommendations for the best values. Casual wine-drinkers and wine connoisseurs alike will benefit from this insider's guide to finding and enjoying good wine--at a great price.

Author : Natalie MacLean
Publisher : Anchor Canada
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-23
Category : Food and wine pairing
ISBN : 0385668503

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Unquenchable by Natalie MacLean Pdf

Written with the trademark wit and verve that has earned MacLean a devoted international following as well as myriad awards for her wine writing, Unquenchable is much more than a shopping list for the thrifty tippler. Packed with colourful stories about the obsessive characters who inhabit the world of wine, the book takes readers on a whirlwind journey to the mountainside vineyards of Germany, the baked red earth of Australia, and the shady verandahs of Niagara--as well as to gorgeous, offbeat locations in southern Italy, the Mediterranean, Argentina, Chile and South Africa--all in search of the best value bottles the world has to offer. Inevitably, she discovers some truly awful wines along the way, but that just gives her an opportunity to provide readers with practical advice about wine faults to be wary of, as well as insights into the shortcuts some producers take. Unquenchable is a book both wine novices and experts will love.

Author : Tom Acitelli
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781569761755

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American Wine by Tom Acitelli Pdf

The story of how the United States came to dominate fine wine In 1976, the bicentennial year of American Independence, the nation's wine was an international afterthought—stylistically and commercially. Within a generation, however, the United States would stand unquestionably at the world vanguard of wine, reversing centuries of Euro-centrism and dominating the fruit of the vine so thoroughly that Europeans were forced to adopt American words to describe their own creations. In the process, it spawned a wine culture and became intertwined with a kind of aspirational living: American fine wine became a foundational element of gourmet food, reality TV, a myriad of print publications and blogs, expensive vacation packages, gift catalogues, and even the plot of an Oscar-winning movie. Using primary sources, including interviews with the major figures in the rise of American fine wine, the book traces the controversial personalities and seismic events that led to American commercial and stylistic dominance of the world's most celebrated alcoholic beverage—a dominance that shows no signs of waning.

Author : John J. Mahoney
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1470127989

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Every Bottle Has a Story by John J. Mahoney Pdf

In thirteen short stories, each emulating the style of a different canonical author, John J. Mahoney has elevated wine to the level of character. Just as wine is the touchstone of a meal, his plots lean upon wine as their unifying element. The Pichon Lalande in the Fitzgeraldian “A Chef Second to None,” a Beychevelle in “The Hunting Camp,” the Château d'Yquem in the Maugham-inspired “Worth the Wait” – each great wine helps propel the tale to its natural conclusion. Full of subtle nods to the masterworks that inspired the collection, lovers of literature and wine will find the blend exquisite. “John J. Mahoney has made a wonderful contribution to wine literature. Every Bottle Has a Story brings together two of my favorites things in the world: words and wine. His writing the short pieces in the style of history's great writers was a stroke of genius. My favorite was the one for F. Scott Fitzgerald, but there were so many good ones that it was hard to select a best. In fact, now that I think of it, maybe the one in the style of James Joyce was my favorite. Then again, maybe it was the one…” – George M. Taber, author of Judgment of Paris and A Toast to Bargain Wines “John Mahoney is a charming storyteller. Each story in this unique book sees wine playing a major role. As a bonus, the stories are written in the styles of different noted authors. Since John Mahoney has taught literature as well as wine, we are not surprised that he delivers.” – Harriet Lembeck, author, Grossman's Guide to Wines, Beers and Spirits 6th, 7th and 8th Editions

Author : Kevin Zraly
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1402767676

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Windows on the World Complete Wine Course by Kevin Zraly Pdf

Looks at how and where wine is made and how this affects its quality and pricing, including information on how the professionals taste and rate wine and a country-by-country tour of the latest vintages.

Author : George M. Taber
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2006-11-21
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781416547891

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Judgment of Paris by George M. Taber Pdf

The only reporter present at the mythic Paris Tasting of 1976 for the first time introduces the eccentric American winemakers and records the tremendous aftershocks of this historic event that changed forever the world of wine. The Paris Tasting of 1976 will forever be remembered as the landmark event that transformed the wine industry. At this legendary contest—a blind tasting—a panel of top French wine experts shocked the industry by choosing unknown California wines over France’s best. George M. Taber, the only reporter present, recounts this seminal contest and its far-reaching effects, focusing on three gifted unknowns behind the winning wines: a college lecturer, a real estate lawyer, and a Yugoslavian immigrant. With unique access to the main players and a contagious passion for his subject, Taber renders this historic event and its tremendous aftershocks—repositioning the industry and sparking a golden age for viticulture across the globe. With an eclectic cast of characters and magnificent settings, Judgment of Paris is an illuminating tale and a story of the entrepreneurial spirit of the new world conquering the old.

Author : James Thornton
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780520276499

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American Wine Economics by James Thornton Pdf

The U.S. wine industry is growing rapidly and wine consumption is an increasingly important part of American culture. American Wine Economics is intended for students of economics, wine professionals, and general readers who seek to gain a unified and systematic understanding of the economic organization of the wine trade. The wine industry possesses unique characteristics that make it interesting to study from an economic perspective. This volume delivers up-to-date information about complex attributes of wine; grape growing, wine production, and wine distribution activities; wine firms and consumers; grape and wine markets; and wine globalization. Thornton employs economic principles to explain how grape growers, wine producers, distributors, retailers, and consumers interact and influence the wine market. The volume includes a summary of findings and presents insights from the growing body of studies related to wine economics. Economic concepts, supplemented by numerous examples and anecdotes, are used to gain insight into wine firm behavior and the importance of contractual arrangements in the industry. Thornton also provides a detailed analysis of wine consumer behavior and what studies reveal about the factors that dictate wine-buying decisions.

Author : George M. Taber
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-12-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780743299350

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To Cork Or Not To Cork by George M. Taber Pdf

Explores the controversy about corking and wine-bottle sealing that has spawned a heated debate throughout the oenological community, tracing the history of the cork while evaluating the merits and shortcomings of other seal contenders.

Author : Thomas Pellechia
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781440653483

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Winery by Thomas Pellechia Pdf

Making the dream a reality… For many people, owning and running a winery is a dream job. According to Wine Business Monthly, the number of wineries in the U.S. has jumped 26% in less than three years. To carry out this dream, one must understand that wine making involves both science and art. Starting a winery is just like starting any other business and requires planning and a deep understanding of the industry. In The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Starting and Running a Winery, readers will learn: •How to put together a business plan •Different varieties of grapes and wines •How to lay out a floor plan and what equipment is needed •How to promote wines

Author : Leslie Sbrocco
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-28
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780062046383

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The Simple & Savvy Wine Guide by Leslie Sbrocco Pdf

When Leslie asks her audiences what types of information they want in a new book, the overwhelming response is a portable compilation of top picks. Leslie Sbrocco's Simple and Savy Wine Guide is packed with all kinds of glance-and-go lists for everything from what wine to drink with Thai take-out, to wines perfect for drinking in a bubble bath. Leslie also offers up an entire section based on her popular concept of wine makeovers, in which she takes an expensive wine and offers a similar tasting, less expensive version.

Author : Jamie Goode
Publisher : University of California Press
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780520342460

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The Goode Guide to Wine by Jamie Goode Pdf

Who will have the last word on wine, if not Jamie Goode? Over the last decade, Goode has embarked on almost nonstop travel through the world’s vineyards in an effort to understand the beautifully diverse and complicated world of wine. His hard-nosed pursuit of the most interesting stories to tell about wine has led us here, to The Goode Guide to Wine. This book—a sort of manifesto—distills many of the observations, lessons, and opinions that have made Jamie Goode a renowned voice within the wine world. In a series of short, pithy, and often rather blunt chapters, he celebrates what is exciting and interesting about wine, asks how we could do things better, and points out some of the absurdities of wine culture. Jamie Goode has a distinct philosophy when it comes to wine, and he knows you may disagree; if you do, that means it’s working. The Goode Guide to Wine is a book designed to provoke and inspire in equal measure, encouraging the reader to be critical and to see the world of wine through fresh eyes.

Author : Natalie MacLean
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-15
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781408820650

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Red, White, and Drunk All Over by Natalie MacLean Pdf

Natalie MacLean spent three years sipping her way through sun-drenched vineyards and cobwebbed cellars to bring us this witty, knowledgeable book about the world of wine. In the ancient vineyards of Burgundy she uncovers the secrets of Pinot Noir, then moves on to the labyrinthine cellars of Champagne to examine the mystique of luxury bubbly. She compares notes with novelist Jay McInerney at a bacchanalian dinner, goes undercover as a sommelier in a five-star restaurant, and explores the influence of powerful critics Jancis Robinson and Robert Parker. You may have a head for wine, but Red, White and Drunk All Over will show you its heart.

Author : Robert Druitt
Publisher : London : H. Renshaw
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1865
Category : Alcoholic beverages
ISBN : NYPL:33433006715340

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Report on the Cheap Wines from France, Italy, Austria, Greece and Hungary by Robert Druitt Pdf

Author : Natalie Maclean
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-05-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798886792577

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Unquenchable by Natalie Maclean Pdf

With her signature conversational style, Natalie MacLean takes you on a whirlwind journey through the world of wine, searching for great taste at a low cost.