Download or read book Appreciating Fine Wines written by Jim Budd and published by Todtri Productions. This book was released on 2001 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 290 full-color illustrations. This authoritative guide will provide all the information you need to make discerning choices about wine. Whether you want to decipher labels, select a particular producer, choose the right wine to go with food, or simply enjoy the variety of tastes available, this volume has all the answers. It will open up the wall facing you in the wine store and will take you on a tasting tour around the world's wine-producing centers. In addition to magnificent color photographs, comprehensive charts give concise information on each vineyard's climate, grapes, size, soil, and style of wines, plus expert quality and buying tips. With indications of price ranges and appraisals of the best producers and vintages, this volume stands as the essential, accessible guide to enjoying wine.

Download or read book What Makes a Wine Worth Drinking written by Terry Theise and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A paean to authentic wines and a New York Times Best Wine Book of the Year from the James Beard Award-winning author of Reading Between the Wines. What makes a wine worth drinking? As celebrated wine writer Terry Theise explains in this gem of a book, answering that seemingly simple question requires us to look beyond what’s in our glass to consider much bigger questions about beauty, harmony, soulfulness, and the values we hold dear. Most of all, Theise shows, what makes a wine worth drinking is its authenticity. When we choose small-scale, family-produced wine over the industrially produced stuff, or when we opt for subtle, companionable wines over noisy, vulgar ones, we not only experience their origins with the greatest possible clarity and detail—we also gain a new perspective on ourselves and the world we inhabit. In this way, artisanal wine is not only the key to good drinking; it is also the key to a good life. An unforgettable literary journey into the heart and soul of wine, What Makes a Wine Worth Drinking is a gift to be cherished from a writer “whose id is directly connected to his mouth” (Eric Asimov, The New York Times). Winner of the Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards Chairman’s Award A “Best Wine Gift” by WineSpeed “Grown-up wine writing, full of emotion . . . and, in these dangerously cynical times, exactly what we wine enthusiasts—we human beings—need.”—The World of Fine Wine “Theise’s fans, as well as those just meeting him for the first time, will revel as he leads us on an existential tour of wine.”—Dave McIntyre, The Washington Post

Download or read book Wine Appreciation written by David Williams and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choose the right wine for every occasion from 500 recommended wines, from rightfully acclaimed classics to imaginative newcomers. There is a perfect wine for every occasion, no matter the budget, mood, or type of cuisine, due to the range of flavors, styles, regions, and grapes. This practical and beautifully designed book promotes wine knowledge and appreciation by helping solve the common dilemmas of matching wine to an occasion, setting, or cuisine. Organized into one hundred common events and holidays, the book recommends wines suited to any scenario: first dates, graduations, holiday gatherings, and many other occasions. The suggested wines feature a top pick and then four alternatives from a range of categories: low-alcohol, budget-conscious, exotic/adventurous, or a pricey splurge. In all, 500 widely available wines selected from all the world’s top regions—from classic Bordeaux and Barolos to affordable newcomers from up-and-coming areas—are included, accompanied by tasting profiles complete with advice for pairing with food, from casual brunches to upscale dinners and with the full range of ethnic cuisines from subtle Japanese and earthy tapas to spicy Thai and bold Tex-Mex. Attractive and easy to navigate, this book can be dipped into as needed and relied upon for perfect advice, whether you’re seeking a wine for a special event or a romantic evening at home.

Download or read book The Taste of Wine written by Emile Peynaud and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1996-10-14 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emile Peynaud's Le Gout du Vin has long been considered the definitive book on winetasting by professional tasters. Now, this new English language second edition makes his timeless classic truly accessible to a new generation of American readers. The Taste of Wine is Peynaud's complete examination of the science and practice of winetasting, with detailed treatment of the senses and how they function, tasting techniques and problems, wine balance and quality, winetasting vocabulary, training, and the art of drinking. A brilliant synthesis of the Bordeaux and Burgundy/Beaujolais schools of tasting, Peynaud's unique method combines the subjective description of wine with well-established scientific principles--forming an approach which is definitive, comprehensive, and free of esoteric jargon. With a foreword by Michael Broadbent, this edition features Michael Schuster's excellent translation, which retains all of the wit and sparkle of the original while remaining faithful to Peynaud's precise vocabulary. The text is beautifully complemented by a carefully selected range of illustrations and full-color photographs, which give full expression to the principles and spirit of the book. As vital to increasing our understanding of winetasting as it is to enhancing our appreciation of wine, The Taste of Wine will be savored by professionals and amateurs for generations to come. This English translation of Emile Peynaud's Le Gout du Vin brings a new edition of this classic French work to an American audience for the first time. Erudite yet accessible, as beautifully written as it is scientifically documented, The Taste of Wine is, quite simply, the complete guide to the science and practice of winetasting. Covering all of the essential elements of the subject, from the physiology and experience of the senses to tasting techniques, vocabulary, training, and quality assessment, Peynaud's singular approach is a masterful combination of the empirical and statistical styles of winetasting--a blend as distinctive and enduring as wine itself. Whether you are an oenologist, wine producer, wine merchant, restaurateur, or informed consumer, The Taste of Wine is now yours to enjoy . . .

Download or read book Plain Talk about Fine Wine written by Justin Meyer and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the story of wine making--caring for the vineyard, harvesting the grapes, and bottling and aging the wine

Download or read book Fine Wine in Food written by Patricia Ballard and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Fine Wine Tasting Notes written by Nicholas Nedin and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-11-29 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever." -- Aristophanes Wine has been enjoyed by mankind for thousands of years. Wine has been called "honest" and "authentic," it is incapable of lying, and is not easily passed off as something finer than it truly is. Wine is about seduction, and wine tasting is about discernment, taste, and most of all, romance. Wine is complex, and each wine is distinctive, recognizable, has a character influenced by the soil it is grown in, and each has a personality. Wine has structure. Wine is poetic. Wine is not for the ordinary tongue - it is for the discerning palate. There are ordinary wines, and there are great wines. Wine making is an art, and one might compare a generic wine to a poorly executed sweat shop knock off, and a fine wine to a hand crafted, pristine original masterpiece. One must learn the difference if they are to truly appreciate fine wines.

Download or read book Investing in Fine Wine written by Alex Andrawes and published by Lioncrest Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-08 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Liquid assets don't refer to actual fluids, but with wine, a rare bottle can be as sound an investment as a piece of art, as well as rewarding-and delicious. Broker and expert Alex Andrawes grew up with a passion for wine. From his home, where pairing wine with a meal was a ritual, to his early entrepreneurial ventures, which led him into brokerage and trading, the history and culture of wine has always captivated him. In Investing In Fine Wine, Andrawes guides readers through the viticultural world, Illuminating strategies in buying, selling, collecting, and storing exceptional bottles, and recounting fascinating experiences in the business, the traditions of winemaking, marketplace scams to avoid, and the truth behind scored magazine reviews. Whether you're a wine lover, a businessperson, or just craving a tantalizing read, Investing in Fine Wine is a captivating, thought-provoking book guaranteed to educate and please up until the last drop. Cheers!

Download or read book Get Started Wine Appreciation written by David Williams and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wanted to learn more about wine but don't know where to begin? Take the first step with Get Started: Wine Appreciation, part of a new series of learning guides from DK where nothing is assumed and everything is explained. Each course follows the same structure: start simple and learn the basics, build on what you've learned, and then show off your new skills! Get Started: Wine Appreciation teaches complete beginners the skills needed to identify and appreciate wine. Start simple with the differences between key wines, build on your skills with tasting sessions on different grape varieties, and then show off with wines from different climates and regions. With step-by-step pictures and practice exercises to keep you on the right track, Get Started: Wine Appreciation will help you learn your new skill in no time. More than any other series on the market, DK's Get Started aims to provide the reader with carefully structured learning and a classroom approach to teaching that allows you to build your own course from practical lessons and themed projects. Each book begins by answering fundamental questions, identifying an essential starter kit of tools and equipment, and explaining how to build a course. The book then divides into subject areas, with key techniques for each area demonstrated through visual glossaries and step-by-steps, followed by graded projects with annotated instructions and an assessment of how to build on achievements. Let DK be the perfect one-on-one tutor you never had: patient, illuminating, inspiring - always at hand to point you in the right direction so you can achieve your potential.

Download or read book The Aesthetics of Wine written by Douglas Burnham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-06-04 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Aesthetics of Wine shows that discussing wine within the framework of aesthetics both benefits our understanding of wine as a phenomenon, while also challenging some of the basic assumptions of the tradition of aesthetics. Analyzes the appreciation of wine as an aesthetic practice. Tackles prejudices against bodily senses, showing how they distort traditional aesthetic theory Represents the beginnings of a reformulation of general aesthetics

Download or read book Wine Appreciation written by Christian Butzke and published by . This book was released on 2012-07-18 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Brunello di Montalcino written by Kerin O’Keefe and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2012-04-18 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Italian wine, few names command the level of respect accorded to Brunello di Montalcino. Expert wine writer Kerin O’Keefe has a deep personal knowledge of Tuscany and its extraordinary wine, and her account is both thoroughly researched and readable. Organized as a guided tour through Montalcino’s geography, this essential reference also makes sense of Brunello’s complicated history, from its rapid rise to the negative and positive effects of the 2008 grape-blending scandal dubbed "Brunellogate." O’Keefe also provides in-depth profiles of nearly sixty leading producers of Brunello.

Download or read book Arvid Cellar Selections written by Thomas Arvid and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas Arvid has taken the art world by storm with his photorealistic paintings of wine and its accoutrements. He has also captured the attention of wine fanciers everywhere. With demand growing, each piece is assured an esteemed place in either a private collection or elite gallery. Wineries are among the important collectors of his art, including Silver Oak Cellars, Shafer Family Vineyards, Diamond Creek Winery, and Flora Springs. Stunningly realistic, Arvid's original, refreshing approach and the passion he brings to it have redefined the modern still life, setting an unmatched precedent in the art world.Featuring 18 full-color reproductions of Arvid's elegant paintings, this journal is perfectly suited for enthusiasts to enter notes about each wine tasting experience. With 160 pages for recording information about winery, vintage, grape variety, flavors, purchase details, and personal notes, this journal is ideally tailored for anyone who appreciates fine wine and fine art.

Download or read book The New Wine Rules written by Jon Bonné and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are few greater pleasures in life than enjoying a wonderful glass of wine. So why does finding and choosing one you like seem so stressful? Now, becoming a happier, more confident wine drinker is easy. The first step is to forget all the useless, needlessly complicated stuff the “experts” have been telling you. In The New Wine Rules, acclaimed wine writer Jon Bonné explains everything you need to know in simple, beautifully illustrated, easy-to-digest tidbits. And the news is good! For example: A wine’s price rarely reflects its quality. You can drink rosé any time of year. Don’t save a great bottle for anything more than a rainy day.

Download or read book Soils for Fine Wines written by Robert E. White and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-07-31 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, viticulture has seen phenomenal growth, particularly in such countries as Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Chile, and South Africa. The surge in production of quality wines in these countries has been built largely on the practice of good enology and investment in high technology in the winery, enabling vintners to produce consistently good, even fine wines. Yet less attention has been paid to the influence of vineyard conditions on wines and their distinctiveness-an influence that is embodied in the French concept of terroir. An essential component of terroir is soil and the interaction between it, local climate, vineyard practices, and grape variety on the quality of grapes and distinctiveness of their flavor. This book considers that component, providing basic information on soil properties and behavior in the context of site selection for new vineyards and on the demands placed on soils for grape growth and production of wines. Soils for Fine Wines will be of interest to professors and upper-level students in enology, viticulture, soils and agronomy as well as wine enthusiasts and professionals in the wine industry.

Download or read book California Wine For Dummies written by Ed McCarthy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-03-25 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the nuances of California wines and increase your drinking pleasure Want to be a California wine connoisseur? This friendly guide gives you the knowledge you need to appreciate these fine wines, showing you how to taste them, select a good bottle, pair wine with food, and much more. You'll see why certain wine regions are renowned and how to further enrich your wine-drinking experience. California wine 101 — understand the range of California wines, what makes them unique, and what a varietal wine is Review the regions — explore the major wine regions of California and what makes each one special, from the soil to the climate Open the bottle — become fluent in the Big Six: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel Go beyond the basics — appreciate Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Syrah, sparkling wines, and more Round out your wine experience — pair and share wines, learn about the proper glassware and serving temperatures, and prepare for a winery visit Open the book and find: An overview of California wine today Wine recommendations for all budgets Explanations of wine label language A map of wine regions Tips for aging and collecting California wines Winery tasting etiquette The ins and outs of recent vintages Top wine country travel destinations