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Author : Benjamin Lewin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1934259594
Author : Benjamin Lewin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10
Category : Wine and wine making
ISBN : 0983729263
Is wine an artisanal creation or industrial product? The first edition of Wine Myths and Reality was widely praised for its innovative view of how wine is made and what distinguishes wines from different places. The world of wine is constantly changing, and this second edition is expanded and completely rewritten to take account of new developments. Panoramic in its scope, magisterial in its treatment, and meticulous in its research, Wine Myths and Reality explores the world of wine. From monks treading grapes in the middle ages to the latest research into grapevine DNA, this compelling book presents the authoritative account of how wine is really made. Practices in viticulture and vinification are explained, the tricks of the wine trade are revealed, the methods of the New and the Old Worlds are scrutinized, and their wines are evaluated. Extensively illustrated with photographs, maps, and charts, the approachable and entertaining style immediately engages the reader in the wine universe.An overview of all major wine-producing countries extends from the powerful wines of the New World to the classic wines of Europe. Does terroir really matter? Is the international style taking over? Will global warming destroy the existing wine-producing regions? And extrapolating from current trends, what will wine be like in the future?
Author : Daniel Pambianchi
Publisher : Vehicule Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1550652834
Acknowledging how today's wine sales and consumption are far outpacing those of beer and spirits, this examination addresses questions commonly asked by the novice and experienced oenophile alike. Using short anecdotes with a dash of humor to present intriguing facts about wine, this consideration also debunks many popular myths such as why one shouldn't disturb fermenting wine during a full moon and the popular causes for headaches after partaking in red wine. Authoritative and entertaining, this guide covers winemaking, wine service, styles, faults, frauds, and even the "wine-speak" of the art's scientific terminology. Recognizing that wine drinkers are becoming increasingly sophisticated and knowledgeable, this study also evaluates the beverage's impact on health, making it a must-have for all connoisseurs.
Author : Mark A. Matthews
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780520276956
"Matthews brings a scientist's skepticism and scrutiny to widely held ideas and beliefs about viticulture--often promulgated by people who have not tried to grow grapes for a living--and subjects them to critical examination: Is terroir primarily a marketing ploy that obscures our understanding of which environments really produce the best wine? Can grapevines that yield a high berry crop generate wines of high quality? What does it mean to have vines that are balanced or grapes that are fully mature? Do biodynamic practices violate biological principles? These and other questions will be addressed in a book that could alternatively be titled (in homage to a PUP bestseller) On Wine Bullshit"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Benjamin Lewin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0983729212
Once grown only in Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon has spread internationally to become the world's most important black winegrape. The Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and other varieties has become universal, but is also challenged by varietal wines from the New World consisting exclusively of Cabernet Sauvignon. What is the true character of Cabernet Sauvignon? Going behind the scenes, this worldwide survey liberally illustrated with maps and photographs examines the changing nature of Cabernet Sauvignon and its blends: how has Cabernet changed from a herbaceous to a fruit-driven wine? Should Cabernet Sauvignon be drinkable on release or require aging? And does Cabernet Sauvignon still need to be blended in the era of global warming? How do the top wines of Napa Valley differ from the First Growths of Bordeaux? Has Bordeaux lost its way in adopting a riper "international" style? How do its wines compare with Bordeaux blends from Coonawarra or Margaret River? Will global warming eliminate Merlot as a partner for Cabernet Sauvignon? What is the future for blends with Carmenère or Malbec in South America or with Syrah in Australia? Is Bordeaux still the essential reference point or has it been displaced by newer regions? Reviewing Cabernets from all over the world, Claret & Cabs includes profiles of leading producers with tasting notes from current and past vintages, and vintage assessments. Author Benjamin Lewin MW brings a unique combination of qualifications in wine and science to bear on the world of wine. He is a Master of Wine, and was founding Editor of the leading scientific journal, Cell. His previous books, What Price Bordeaux? Wine Myths and Reality, and In Search of Pinot Noir, received worldwide critical acclaim for their innovative approach, and were short listed for the prestigious André Simon and Roederer wine book awards. Lewin also writes the myths and realities column in the World of Fine Wine, and contributes to Decanter magazine, Wine & Spirits, and TONG.
Author : Benjamin Lewin
Publisher : Guides to Wines and Top Vineyards
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798201285005
The Guides to Wines and Top Vineyards cover classic wine-producing regions wordwide and profile the top producers. The guide is divided into two parts. The first part of the guide discusses the regions, and explains the character and range of the wines. The second part profiles the producers, showing how each winemaker interprets the local character. Description of each area includes its geography, the grape varieties that are grown, how these relate to the styles of wines that are produced, wines from entry level to icons, current trends and how styles are evolving. References wines are recommended for each region. The guide is illustrated with photographs of each area, topological maps to show the terrain, road maps to identify the locations of estates, and information on recent vintages. Profiles range from producers who may dominate an appellation to small estates that define the cutting edge. The profiles identify the best of tradition and innovation in the region. Each estate profile describes the producer's aims for his wines, and the personality and philosophy behind them. Reference wines are suggested for leading producers. Producer details include essential information for planning a visit. Guides in the Series include Bordeaux: Left Bank, Bordeaux: Right Bank, Southwest France, Burgundy, Chablis, Southern Burgundy, Beaujolais & Jura & Savoie, Champagne, The Loire, Alsace, Northern Rhône, Southern Rhône, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence & Corsica, Germany, Barolo & Barbaresco, Tuscany, Port & the Douro, Napa Valley, Sonoma. Other Books by Benjamin Lewin include Wines of France, Claret & Cabs, In Search of Pinot Noir, Wine Myths and Reality, What Price Bordeaux?
Author : Mike Veseth
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781442219243
In Extreme Wine, wine economist and best-selling author Mike Veseth circles the globe searching for the best, worst, cheapest, most expensive, and most over-priced wines. Mike seeks out the most outrageous wine people and places and probes the biggest wine booms and busts. Along the way he applauds celebrity wines, tries to find wine at the movies, and discovers wines that are so scarce that they are almost invisible. Why go to such extremes? Because, Mike argues, the world of wine is growing and changing, and if you want to find out what’s really happening you can’t be afraid to step over the edge. Written with verve and appreciation for all things wine, Extreme Wine will surprise and delight readers.
Author : Solveig Bøe,Hege Charlotte Faber
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317071372
Through cross-disciplinary explorations of and engagements with nature as a forming part of architecture, this volume sheds light on the concepts of both nature and architecture. Nature is examined in a raw intermediary state, where it is noticeable as nature, despite, but at the same time through, man’s effort at creating form. This is done by approaching nature from the perspective of architecture, understood, not only as concrete buildings, but as a fundamental human way both of being in, and relating to, the world. Man finds and forms places where life may take place. Consequently, architecture may be understood as ranging from the simple mark on the ground and primitive enclosure, to the contemporary megalopolis. Nature inheres in many aesthetic forms of expression. In architecture, however, nature emerges with a particular power and clarity, which makes architecture a raw kind of art. Even though other forms of art, as well as aesthetic phenomena outside the arts, are addressed, the analogy to architecture will be evident and important. Thus, by using the concept of ’raw’ as a focal point, this book provides new approaches to architecture in a broad sense, as well as other aesthetic and artistic practices, and will be of interest to readers from different fields of the arts and humanities, spanning from philosophy and theology to history of art, architecture and music.
Author : Gisela H. Kreglinger
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802867896
Wine serves an important role both in Scripture and in the Christian church, but its significance has received relatively little theological attention in modern times. This book fills that gap. Viewing wine as a gift of God's created bounty and as a special symbol used pervasively throughout Scripture, Kreglinger canvasses the history of wine in the church, particularly its use in the Lord's Supper, discusses the fascinating process of winemaking, and considers both the health benefits of wine and the dangers of alcohol abuse. Offering a vision of the Christian life that sees God in all things - including the work of a vintner and the enjoyment of a well crafted glass of wine.
Author : Lotta Dann
Publisher : A&u New Zealand
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1988547229
'I deserve this.' 'This is my reward.' 'I'm allowed to treat myself.' Ever uttered these statements to yourself as you opened a bottle of wine at 5pm? If so, you're not alone.
Author : Benjamin Lewin
Publisher : Guides to Wines and Top Vineyards
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798215256992
The Guides to Wines and Top Vineyards cover classic wine-producing regions wordwide and profile the top producers. This Guide combines the guides to the Côte d'Or, Côte Chalonnaise and Mâcon, and Chablis to present a complete view of all Burgundy, from the great communes of the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits (Puligny and Chassagne Montrachet, Meursault, Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, Corton, Nuits St. Georges, Clos Vougeot, Chambolle Musigny, Morey St. Denis, Gevrey Chambertin, and others), the communes of the Côte Chalonnaise (Bouzeron, Givry, Mercury, Rully, and Montagny), Mâcon (including Pouilly-Fuissé), and Chablis. Description of each area includes its geography, the grape varieties that are grown, how these relate to the styles of wines that are produced, wines from entry level to icons, current trends and how styles are evolving. References wines are recommended for each region. The guide is illustrated with photographs of each area, topological maps to show the terrain, road maps to identify the locations of estates, and information on recent vintages. Profiles range from producers who may dominate an appellation to small estates that define the cutting edge. The profiles identify the best of tradition and innovation in the region. Each estate profile describes the producer's aims for his wines, and the personality and philosophy behind them. Reference wines are suggested for leading producers. Producer details include essential information for planning a visit. Guides in the Series include Bordeaux: Left Bank, Bordeaux: Right Bank, Southwest France, Burgundy, Chablis, Southern Burgundy, Beaujolais & Jura & Savoie, Champagne, The Loire, Alsace, Northern Rhône, Southern Rhône, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence & Corsica, Germany, Barolo & Barbaresco, Tuscany, Port & the Douro, Napa Valley, Sonoma. Other Books by Benjamin Lewin include Wines of France, Claret & Cabs, In Search of Pinot Noir, Wine Myths and Reality, What Price Bordeaux?
Author : James Thornton
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780520276499
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 : Mike Veseth
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780742568211
Writing with wit and verve, Mike Veseth (a.k.a. the Wine Economist) tells the compelling story of the war between the market trends that are redrawing the world wine map and the terroirists who resist them. Wine and the wine business are at a critical crossroad today, transformed by three powerful forces. Veseth begins with the first force, globalization, which is shifting the center of the wine world as global wine markets provide enthusiasts with a rich but overwhelming array of choices. Two Buck Chuck, the second force, symbolizes the rise of branded products like the famous Charles Shaw wines sold in Trader Joe's stores. Branded corporate wines simplify the worldwide wine market and give buyers the confidence they need to make choices, but they also threaten to dumb down wine, sacrificing terroir to achieve marketable McWine reliability. Will globalization and Two Buck Chuck destroy the essence of wine? Perhaps, but not without a fight, Veseth argues. He counts on "the revenge of the terroirists" to save wine's soul. But it won't be easy as wine expands to exotic new markets such as China and the very idea of terroir is attacked by both critics and global climate change. Veseth has "grape expectations" that globalization, Two Buck Chuck, and the revenge of the terroirists will uncork a favorable future for wine in an engaging tour-de-force that will appeal to all lovers of wine, whether it be boxed, bagged, or bottled.
Author : Kym Anderson,Vicente Pinilla
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781107192928
This book uses empirically-based analytical narratives to shed light on the development of national wine markets throughout the world.
Author : Harry Haff
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476666075
We all taste--but what are we tasting? Knowing the factors involved in how we taste can help us develop our individual palette. Unlike the many critical reviews of food and wine pairings, this book gives a systematic approach based on personal tastes. Covering the most common international and regional wines, the author explains how they relate to the foods we eat. Fun "homework" assignments that match specific wines with recipes and variations help readers learn how they taste as individuals. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
