Exploring Wine: The Culinary Institute of America′s Complete Guide to Wines of the World Instructor′s Manual - Softcover

Kolpan, Steven; Smith, Brian H.; Weiss, Michael A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047120952X ISBN 13: 9780471209522

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2001

Synopsis

The wide world of wine between two covers

"There is not another book that simultaneously serves both the public and the profession--Exploring Wine makes that leap with grace and style."--Martin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher, Wine Spectator, from a review of the first edition

"The nation's most influential training school for professional cooks."--Time magazine

The experts who train today's leading chefs and wine professionals take readers on a grand tour of the wines of the world. Written for culinary professionals, as well as experienced and beginning wine enthusiasts, this lively guide covers everything you ever wanted to know about the history, culture, romance, science, and business of wine. From the basics of wine production to the nuances of wine service, from the science of proper wine storage to the art of wine tasting, from the knack of reading wine labels to the subtleties of matching wine with food, from the compelling histories of the most renowned wines to the key personalities in the wine world today, it covers all the fascinating facts and practical knowledge to enlighten for food service professionals and novices alike. Revised to reflect the many recent changes in the worldwide wine industry, this Second Edition of the critically acclaimed guide features an expanded American wines section, with an entire chapter dedicated to California wines; coverage of the latest developments in Italian wines and the new face of the German and South American wine trades; an expanded wine and food pairing section; an updated wine and health section; additional vintage wine charts; and more.

Steven Kolpan, Brian H. Smith, and Michael A. Weiss (Hyde Park, NY) are leading wine educators at The Culinary Institute of America. They have traveled extensively in virtually every wine-producing region of the world.

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Review

"...lively guide..." (New Yorker, 10 December 2001)

"...lively guide..." ( New Yorker, 10 December 2001)

From the Back Cover

Exploring Wine is a grand tour. The writing is lively. The content is rich. It is a wine lover's guidebook, a wine professional's manual. It is highly opinionated, which makes it particularly entertaining. It contains many insights into wine lists, how wines are priced, and alternatives to Chardonnay and Cabernet, which make it extremely helpful for wine professionals and consumers alike. This is a great book. Drink it in. Joy Sterling, CEO, Iron Horse Vineyards, Green Valley, California A must have resource for the weekend novice drinker and the everyday tasting professional. Joseph Bastianich, Restaurateur: Babbo, Esca, Lupa, Becco, Otto, Mozza, Del Posto, Bar Jamón, Casa Mono, and The Spotted Pig; Proprietor, Italian Wine Merchants; Owner, Bastianich Winery; coauthor, Vino Italiano A large jewel and a classic. I intend to use it as a reference and forinspiration. SALUTE! Piero Selvaggio, Proprietor, Valentino, Los Angeles and Las Vegas One of the most intelligent, most easily understood books on the subject of wine growing that I have ever used. Scott McLeod, Winemaker, Rubicon Estate Winery, Napa Valley, California; Wine Enthusiast magazine 2009 Winemaker of the Year Kolpan, Smith, and Weiss received the 2009 Georges Duboeuf Wine Book of the Year Award for their book, WineWise, an award that is part of our ongoing commitment toward recognizing excellence in all aspects of the wine industry. Their new edition of Exploring Wine is for anyone with an interest in wine, from enthusiastic novices to serious wine lovers. Georges Duboeuf, wine producer, Beaujolais, France

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 047120952X
• ISBN 13: 9780471209522
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 180