About the Book

THere has never been so much good wine about as there is today. The World Encyclopedia of Wine is written for those who already enjoy drinking wine, but find themselves wanting a deeper knowledge of where it is made, what goes into it, what to eat with it and why it tastes as it does. This comprehensive and up-to-the-minute new reference is filled with detailed information, practical guidance and enthusiastic descriptions of the world of wine. • globetrotting tour of the world’s wine regions, from Bordeaux to Rioja, from The Lebanon to California, from South Africa’s Cape to Australia’s Barossa Valley • 12 major grape varieties: their aromas, flavors and characters • brief tasting notes on each grape variety • techniques and trends of winemaking • practicalities of keeping and serving wine • five principal elements to look for when tasting a wine • how to be bold when matching wine with food • recommended producers to look for • guides to the top vintages • beautiful color illustrations: vivid photography and over 30 hand-painted maps

The World Encyclopedia of Wine

The World Encyclopedia of Wine

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