This Book is Without Doubt a Premier Cru among Wine Books: No other book combines everything you need to know about wine, winegrowing, and wine production in every part of the world in such a singular way, vividly accompanied by more than 1,200 excellent photographs and 150 detailed maps.
This book is a wine atlas, reference work, and guide to all the winegrowing regions of the entire world. Following a classic organization, readers are first introduced to the topics of the history of wine, wine production, wine cellars, and the enjoyment of wine. From the yearly cycle of the vines to modern cellar techniques, the experience begins with the creation of the wine.
The reader is then invited on a journey through all the winegrowing countries and regions of the world, with expert authors introducing each area, including Canada, Japan, and China. 150 highly detailed maps that provide specific information about the regions elucidate the depictions.
Naturally, Wine is also a reliable guide to buying wines. It includes numerous producer tips that convey sophisticated, highly useful recommendations. Newcomers to the passion of wine, in particular, will find invaluable aid in deciphering the enormous range of wines on offer worldwide.
Format:
270 x 316 mm, 928 pp., 1200 illus., linen with dust jacket, hardback
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