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Author : Kevin Zraly
Publisher : Sterling Epicure
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : Wine and wine making
ISBN : 1402797532
A collection of articles and excerpts on the various aspects of wine, written by a variety of authorities on the subject. --
Author : James Halliday
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
Page : 1170 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-06
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781743586976
For over thirty years James Halliday has been Australia's most respected wine critic, and his Halliday Wine Companion is recognised as the industry benchmark for Australian wine. A best-selling annual, the Halliday Wine Companion is the go-to guide for wine ratings, regions, best varietals, winery reviews and a curated selection of the best wines in Australia. The 2021 edition has been completely revised to bring readers up-to-the-minute information. In his inimitable style, Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine through detailed tasting notes with points, price, value symbol and advice on best-by drinking, as well as each wine’s closure and alcohol content. He provides information about wineries and winemakers, including vineyard sizes, opening times and contact details. The perfect self-purchase or gift for the wine lover in your life.
Author : Kevin Zraly
Publisher : Union Square & Co.
Page : 1142 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781454942184
Raise a glass to the 35th anniversary edition of the definitive guide to understanding and appreciating wine—written by James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Kevin Zraly and with more than three million copies sold. “When it comes to beginners’ wine guides, Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is one of the perennial best.” — TheWall Street Journal Kevin Zraly is America’s ultimate wine educator, and his entertaining teaching style has made this must-have book a treasured favorite for more than three decades. He demystifies every aspect of wine: grape varieties, winemaking techniques, different types and styles of wine, how to read a wine label, and how to evaluate a wine in just 60 seconds. Ranging from the renowned reds of Bordeaux and California to the trailblazing whites of New York and Burgundy, this essential volume features maps of each region, lush photographs, a wealth of infographics, more than 800 of the best-value wines from around the world, over 100 labels—including some new to this edition—to help you find the right wines, and guided tastings. It also highlights the best vintages to savor and includes comprehensive notes on food pairings, frequently asked questions, and quizzes to test your knowledge. In short, Kevin Zraly Windows on the World Complete Wine Course provides all the tools you need to discover and enjoy the perfect wines for you. This revised edition includes new chapters on Prosecco, Rosé, and the wines of Sicily, plus a fascinating chapter written from the author's unique 50-year perspective on how wine and food culture has changed since 1970.
Author : Kevin Zraly
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1402767676
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 : James Halliday
Publisher : Hardie Grant Books
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1743797338
For over thirty years James Halliday has been Australia's most respected wine critic, and his Halliday Wine Companion is recognized as the industry benchmark for Australian wine. A best-selling annual, the Halliday Wine Companion is the go-to guide for wine ratings, regions, best varietals, winery reviews and a curated selection of the best wines in Australia. The 2022 edition has been completely revised to bring readers up-to-the-minute information. In his inimitable style, Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine through detailed tasting notes with points, price, value symbol and advice on best-by drinking, as well as each wine's closure and alcohol content. He provides information about wineries and winemakers, including vineyard sizes, opening times and contact details. The perfect self-purchase or gift for the wine lover in your life.
Author : Jancis Robinson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Wine and wine making
ISBN : 0198662742
Enjoyment of wine is not just a matter of knowing what you like; it is always enhanced by knowledge of what you are drinking. Here in a handy affordable format, Jancis Robinson presents a distillation of all the essential information for wine-lovers and would-be wine-lovers, drawn from herinternationally renowned and respected Oxford Companion to Wine. This is not a buyers' guide- of which there are many - but an absorbing and easy-to-use source of reliable information on all aspects of wine, including bubbly, to accompany you on your exploration of wine-drinking pleasure. Written by over 70 of the world's best wine experts, headed by the 'queen of wine' Jancis Robinson Over 2350 unstuffy and fully cross-referenced entries on all aspects from wines and wine regions to tasting terms, labelling, wine and health, grape varieties, wine faults, and a host of other issues With vintage guidance and a complete list of controlled appellations and their permitted grape varieties Supplemented by a statistical overview of wine production and consumption And featuring a new listing of Jancis Robinson's personal selection of up-and-coming wine regions and producers
Author : Michael Broadbent
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 015101261X
This updated pocket version of the classic and award-winning "Vintage Wine" presents Broadbent's tasting notes in a handy format that puts his unrivaled expertise at readers' fingertips while traveling, buying at auction, or dining out.
Author : James Halliday
Publisher : Hardie Grant
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-05
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1740668952
Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine via detailed tasting notes, each of which includes vintage-specific ratings and advice on optimal drinking, as well as alcohol content, price and a value rating. He provides important details on wineries - including opening times, contact details, vineyard sizes and web addresses - in addition to biographies on each, and information about the winemakers.
Author : Jancis Robinson,Linda Murphy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Travel books
ISBN : 0520273214
Over the past three decades, a wine revolution has been taking place across the United States. There are now more than 7,000 American wine producers--up from 440 in 1970. This is the first comprehensive reference on the wines, wineries, and winemakers of America.
Author : Jancis Robinson
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 056337098X
Directed at the novice and the professional alike. Introduction to wine by focusing on the grape varieties which shape the flavour of each different wine. Accompanied by book.
Author : James Halliday
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-04
Category : Wine and wine making
ISBN : 9781743584484
The Halliday Wine Companion is the guide to Australian wine. Written by respected wine authority, critic and vigneron James Halliday, the book is keenly anticipated by winemakers, collectors and wine lovers each year, and is recognised nationally as the industry benchmark.
The 2017 Halliday Wine Companion has been completely revised to bring you up-to-the-minute information, with over 9000 wines tasted for this edition. In his inimitable style, James Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine through detailed tasting notes, each with vintage-specific ratings and advice on optimal drinking as well as each wine’s closure, alcohol content and price.
The Halliday Wine Companion also discusses wineries and winemakers, featuring exciting new wineries for 2017, and includes information on vineyard sizes, opening times and contact details. The Halliday Wine Companion is an indispensable reference from the country’s leading wine authority and a must-have guide for anyone visiting a winegrowing region, or wanting to replenish their cellar or wine rack.
Author : Bruce Cass,Jancis Robinson
Publisher : Oxford : Oxford University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Vinification - Amérique du Nord
ISBN : 019860114X
An authoritative guide to wine production in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, highlighting geographical, philosophical, and commercial variations throughout the region. It consists of a series of introductory essays, discussing in depth key topics such as prohibition, cybersales, wine auctions,microbiology, labor, and viticulture, followed by more than 500 A-Z entries, including individual wineries and winemakers, regions, grape varieties, technical terms, and more. The text is complemented by 20 beautiful full-colour illustrations, and by an extensive map section. The text is closelylinked, for example by the use of cross-references, to the Oxford Companion to Wine, to which it serves as a complementary volume.
Author : Kevin Zraly
Publisher : Sterling Epicure
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Vineyards
ISBN : 1454942177
Raise a glass to the 35th anniversary edition of the definitive guide to understanding and appreciating wine--written by James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Kevin Zraly and with more than three million copies sold. "When it comes to beginners' wine guides, Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is one of the perennial best." -- TheWall Street Journal Kevin Zraly is America's ultimate wine educator, and his entertaining teaching style has made this must-have book a treasured favorite for more than three decades. He demystifies every aspect of wine: grape varieties, winemaking techniques, different types and styles of wine, how to read a wine label, and how to evaluate a wine in just 60 seconds. Ranging from the renowned reds of Bordeaux and California to the trailblazing whites of New York and Burgundy, this essential volume features maps of each region, lush photographs, a wealth of infographics, more than 800 of the best-value wines from around the world, over 100 labels--including some new to this edition--to help you find the right wines, and guided tastings. It also highlights the best vintages to savor and includes comprehensive notes on food pairings, frequently asked questions, and quizzes to test your knowledge. In short, Kevin Zraly Windows on the World Complete Wine Course provides all the tools you need to discover and enjoy the perfect wines for you. This revised edition includes new chapters on Prosecco, Ros , and the wines of Sicily, plus a fascinating chapter written from the author's unique 50-year perspective on how wine and food culture has changed since 1970.
Author : Oz Clarke
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 015603025X
Australian wine has become a major player in recent years, taking the American market by storm with its upfront fruit, clear flavors, and eminent drinkability. In this handy companion, internationally renowned wine writer Oz Clarke offers readers and travelers an extensive and entertaining look at one of the world's most exciting wine-producing countries. Here the wine lover will find the best Australian wines at every level, from everyday easy-drinking wines to truly great classic wines. With his signature wit and style, Oz shares personal anecdotes from his frequent trips to Australia, discusses key Australian grapes and key wine regions, profiles more than 160 of the country's top producers, and presents labels and tasting notes on more than a hundred wines. Major wine-growing areas are featured in full-color photographs, and top vineyard areas are illustrated with panoramic maps.
Author : Karen MacNeil
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
Page : 2408 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-13
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780761187158
No one can describe a wine like Karen MacNeil. Comprehensive, entertaining, authoritative, and endlessly interesting, The Wine Bible is a lively course from an expert teacher, grounding the reader deeply in the fundamentals—vine-yards and varietals, climate and terroir, the nine attributes of a wine’s greatness—while layering on tips, informative asides, anecdotes, definitions, photographs, maps, labels, and recommended bottles. Discover how to taste with focus and build a wine-tasting memory. The reason behind Champagne’s bubbles. Italy, the place the ancient Greeks called the land of wine. An oak barrel’s effect on flavor. Sherry, the world’s most misunderstood and underappreciated wine. How to match wine with food—and mood. Plus everything else you need to know to buy, store, serve, and enjoy the world’s most captivating beverage.