Download or read book Godforsaken Grapes written by Jason Wilson and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are nearly 1,400 known varieties of wine grapes in the world—from altesse to zierfandler—but 80 percent of the wine we drink is made from only 20 grapes. In Godforsaken Grapes, Jason Wilson looks at how that came to be and embarks on a journey to discover what we miss. Stemming from his own growing obsession, Wilson moves far beyond the “noble grapes,” hunting down obscure and underappreciated wines from Switzerland, Austria, Portugal, France, Italy, the United States, and beyond. In the process, he looks at why these wines fell out of favor (or never gained it in the first place), what it means to be obscure, and how geopolitics, economics, and fashion have changed what we drink. A combination of travel memoir and epicurean adventure, Godforsaken Grapes is an entertaining love letter to wine.
Download or read book The Billionaire s Vinegar written by Benjamin Wallace and published by Crown. This book was released on 2009-04-14 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rivetingly strange story of the world's most expensive bottle of wine, and the even stranger characters whose lives have intersected with it. The New York Times bestseller, updated with a new epilogue, that tells the true story of a 1787 Château Lafite Bordeaux—supposedly owned by Thomas Jefferson—that sold for $156,000 at auction and of the eccentrics whose lives intersected with it. Was it truly entombed in a Paris cellar for two hundred years? Or did it come from a secret Nazi bunker? Or from the moldy basement of a devilishly brilliant con artist? As Benjamin Wallace unravels the mystery, we meet a gallery of intriguing players—from the bicycle-riding British auctioneer who speaks of wines as if they are women to the obsessive wine collector who discovered the bottle. Suspenseful and thrillingly strange, this is the vintage tale of what could be the most elaborate con since the Hitler diaries. “Part detective story, part wine history, this is one juicy tale, even for those with no interest in the fruit of the vine. . . . As delicious as a true vintage Lafite.” —BusinessWeek
Download or read book Michael Broadbent s Vintage Wine written by Michael Broadbent and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2002 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate report on the world's vintage wines is offered by the man the "Wine Spectator" calls "the world's most experienced taster."
Download or read book Finest Wines of Germany written by Stephen Reinhardt and published by . This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on one of the twenty-first century’s most exciting and innovative wine producing regions, this edition covers the most majestic of Rieslings, lesser-known varieties of Silvanor, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and upcoming classics such as Pinot Noir – hailed as the new ‘Red Riesling’. With a history and wine culture dating back to the Middle Ages, German wine once had a reputation for subtlety and quality; Rieslings from the Rhine, Mosel and Saar were among the most sought-after and expensive wines in the world. However, throughout the World Wars, a perception of German wine as being ‘cheap and sweet’ emerged – a development encouraged by the 1971 German Wine Law, which based wine categories on sugar levels. Now 100 years since the last Golden Age of German Wine, a new era of rejuvenation, innovation and variety has dawned. The author looks in depth at topics including: climate and soil, the new generation of wine growers, developments in German drinking culture, as well as considering grape varieties and viticulture. The book concludes with a profile of the most noteworthy producing regions, vineyards and a list of classic vintages.
Download or read book Fodor s Lisbon s 25 Best written by Tim Jepson and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Wine Lover s Guide to Auctions written by Ursula Hermancinski and published by Square One Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From America to Zanzibar, the popularity of wine has skyrocketed in recent years. While millions of people have come to appreciate wine’s taste, a growing number of collectors also recognize it as a sound investment. For these savvy individuals, as well as top chefs and wine aficionados, the wine auction has become an important place to find superior wines. Now, renowned wine auctioneer Ursula Hermacinski has written The Wine Lover’s Guide to Auctions to explain how wine auctions really work so that you, too, can become a successful player. The guide begins by exploring the history of wine auctions. It then provides information on wine basics and details the auction process—for buyers and sellers. Rounding out the book are helpful hints for starting or expanding your wine collection, choosing the best auction house for your needs, and organizing your own wine tasting.
Download or read book Tangled Vines written by Frances Dinkelspiel and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noted California historian rips the oh-so-laid-back label off the California wine trade to show the violent and obsessive world underneath
Download or read book Fried written by Steve Lerach and published by Minnesota Historical Society. This book was released on 2008 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interweaving restaurant lore with his own experiences, the author introduces the diverse characters who work behind the scenes in the restaurant business. Both funny and tragic, the tales offer a glimpse of the hard work, camaraderie, and satisfaction of a career in restaurants.
Download or read book Premiere National Auction of Rare Wines written by Heublein, inc and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 100 Vintage Treasures written by Michael-Jack Chasseuil and published by Tectum. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter a universe beyond the ordinary. Behold Michel-Jack Chasseuils wine cellar, which is considered by many to be the most beautiful in the world. As one of the planet's most remarkable wine collectors, Chasseuil has made a quest out of accumulating the greatest wines ever produced.
Download or read book Wine written by Peter Marrell and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A good place to start...to learn the basic pleasures of wine."--Underground Wine Journal Take the anxiety out of choosing that bottle of wine--no matter what occasion you're buying it for. This easy-to-follow advice, combined with beautifully illustrated pages, teaches you all you'll need to know. See how to read a wine label, understand the difference between a Merlot and a Cabernet Sauvignon, find out what a dessert wine is, and learn how to decipher a restaurant wine menu. Flavorful descriptions clarify wine lingo such as "floral" and "fruity," while "Ask the Expert" boxes cover many commonly asked questions. The names of some delicious wines that cost less than $20 prove that it doesn't take a lot of money to enjoy a good bottle.
Download or read book The Lancet London written by and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 974 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Overstreet s New Wine Guide written by Dennis Overstreet and published by Three Rivers Press (CA). This book was released on 1999 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overstreet does not offer ratings, instead he provides guidelines for starting a wine collection and organizing a wine tasting at home or in a restaurant.
Download or read book The Knackered Mother s Wine Club written by Helen Mcginn and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-02-14 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This ... guide to wine is the perfect accopmpaniment to a knackered mother's frantic life. ... The advice pairs well with a ... schedule of work, kids and grown-up time. On offer are reliable recommendations for Sunday roasts, wines to impress, sparkling wine for children's parties (because adults need something fizzy too) and post-bedtime decompresssion, as well as tips on what to offload on the school raffle."--Back cover.
Download or read book The Wines of the Rh ne Valley written by Robert M. Parker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1997 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the wines of the Rhone Valley and includes descriptions of the wines, tasting notes, guidelines for cellaring the wines, and price ranges."
Download or read book How to Drink Like a Billionaire written by Mark Oldman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to know the mysteries of how the 1% drink? Mark Oldman, one of America's most popular wine experts, demystifies the secrets of the wine world, so you can drink, enjoy, and savor wine better - and cheaper. With his characteristic wit and charm, Oldman spills on how to imbibe like an insider while cutting through the pretension and geekiness that still surrounds wine. From detailing little-known ways to hone in on the best value bottles to the secret maneuvers you can do to master wine in restaurants, shops, and at home, you'll be approaching wine like the 1% in no time!
Download or read book Wines of the New South Africa written by Tim James and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sought after by European aristocrats and a favorite of Napoleon Bonaparte, the sweet wines of Constantia in the Cape Colony were considered to be among the worldÕs best during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. During the first democratic elections in 1994, South Africa began to re-emerge onto the international wine scene. Tim James, an expert on South African wines, takes the reader on an information-packed tour of the region, showing us how and why the unique combination of terroir and climate, together with dramatic improvements in winemaking techniques, result in wines that are once again winning accolades. James describes important grape varieties and wine stylesÑfrom delicate sparkling, to rich fortified, and everything in betweenÑincluding the varietal blends that produce some of the finest Cape wines. Anchoring his narrative in a rich historical context, James discusses all the major wine regions, from Cederberg to Walker Bay, complete with profiles of more than 150 of the countryÕs finest producers.
