Wine: A Comprehensive Look at the World's Best Wines - Hardcover

Callec, Christian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0517221659 ISBN 13: 9780517221655

Publisher: Gramercy Books, 2003

Synopsis

Linked to activities sacred, sinful, and everything in between, wine has been central to the revels and rituals of nearly every culture in history. With exquisite full-color photographs throughout, Wine takes you on a fantastic journey around the world, and tells the complete story of this extraordinary "drink of the gods"--its origins, its manufacture, and its varieties. Over 800 vintages from all over Europe-Eastern and Western, the Middle East, South America, Australia, and the United States are described here in detail. And sections on sparkling wines like Champagne, and fortified elixirs such as sherry and port are included along with a multitude of entries on the amazing range of reds, whites, and rosés. Full indexed with up-to-date information on the latest vintages and wineries, labeling, temperature control, appropriate food accompaniments, and current terminology, this sumptuous volume is a must for anyone interested in culture, fine-dining, and drink.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gramercy Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0517221659
• ISBN 13: 9780517221655
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 528