This forthright, opinionated, and up-to-date guide to the wines of France contains a chapter on each of France's 14 wine regions with guides to the local wineries. Includes 150 photographs and many illustrations.
Those who discover malt whisky quickly learn that the malts made on the Isle of Islay are some of the wildest and most characterful in the malt-whisky spectrum. In PEAT SMOKE AND SPIRIT, Islay's fascinating story is uncovered: from its history and stories of the many shipwrecks which litter its shores, to intimate descriptions of the beautiful ...
Although today's wine is still made according to ancient principles, today's wine drinkers need some expert help to find the best bottles among the vast assortment from every corner of the globe."
This comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide brings together everything the beginner needs to know about wine, from the vineyard to the table. With sections on growing and making wine, aging and tasting wine, and buying and serving wine, this book will have even the most novice aficionado talking and thinking like an expert in no time.
An informative guide to wine written by the drink correspondent for the London "Evening Standard". It is divided into six sections: the vineyard, growing wine, making wine, ageing wine, buying and tasting wine.
Andrew Jefford's "Wine Course" is written with warmth, wit and a deep love of the subject. It unfolds in 20 projects, so you learn the essentials in a helpful order. The first part, The Tools, introduces you to the kit you'll need for tasting and thinking about wine, including glasses and the colours of key wine types. You'll learn how to choose ...
Beginning with a round-up of the year, Andrew Jefford reveals the best places to buy wine in London, from wine merchants, through supermarkets and high street chains to mail order specialists and warehouses. With suggestions of recommended bottles, details of opening times, discounts, tastings and storage facilities, the mystery of wine is being ...
Those who discover malt whisky quickly learn that the malts made on the Isle of Islay are some of the wildest and most characterful in the malt-whisky spectrum. In PEAT SMOKE AND SPIRIT, Islay's fascinating story is uncovered: from its history and stories of the many shipwrecks which litter its shores, to the beautiful wildlife, landscape and ...
An essential guide to the classic after-dinner drink. Written by a team of experts, 135 color illustrations and text can make anyone an expert on this wine.
In exploring the three elements that determine a wine's taste -- the grape varieties, the places where they are grown, and the people who make the wine -- Andrew Jefford, with the help of evocative images by Alan Williams, captures the huge pleasure that wine brings.
In this book, award-winning wine writer Andrew Jefford demystifies the world of wine by exploring The Tastes of Wine, Wine Styles, and The Pleasure of Wine. Features evocative photography by Alan Williams.
There is only one way to complete a great meat, to aid the digestion, and to turn an ordinary evening into a luminous memory, and that's by enjoying the luxury of an alter-dinner drink. There are the classics: great brandies like armagnac and cognac, and whisky Aromatic drinks like ancient liqueurs and bitters expand the choice; while by-products ...
Andrew Jefford begins with the three things that determine taste. First, grapes; knowing a dozen or so varieties will enable you to predict the taste of most wines. Next, places: Andrew examines flavours from the major winemaking regions. Lastly, he looks at the impact of the grower and winemaker on a wine's flavours. The book describes wine ...
Habra vinos que satisfagan mas su paladar que otros, y habra algunos que no cumpliran con su expectativa. Como se puede predecir el sabor de los vinos que compramos para asi evitar elecciones desafortunadas? Andrew Jefford le ayudara con una estrategia disenada para hacerle entender el mundo del vino, basada en el estrecho conocimiento de sus ...
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Vino Italiano: The Regional Wines of Italy
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Joseph Bastianich, David Lynch, Lidia Matticchio Bastianich (Contributions by)