Michael Broadbent's Winetasting (Mitchell Beazley Pocket Guides) - Hardcover

Broadbent, J.M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1840003251 ISBN 13: 9781840003253

Publisher: Mitchell Beazley, 2000

Synopsis

Fully updated and revised for the new millennium, Pocket Winetasting features all the latest information on how to taste wine. Michael Broadbent - one of the world's leading wine tasters - opens up the mystifying world of winetasting to inexperienced novices and experts alike. He explains the principles of how to taste and reveals what influences the flavour of wine, including terroir, viticulture and vinification. An illustrated section demonstrates the subtle colour variations found in both red and white wines. - A straightforward, accessible guide to how to taste and appreciate wine. - Explains why various wines look, smell and taste different. - Describes wines by country, grape variety and wine style. - Suggests how to organise a tasting and record notes. - Written by one of the world's most respected winetasters.

About this title

About the Author

Michael Broadbent was former Chairman of Christie's International Wine Department and of The Institute of Masters of Wine. He is also the author of Wine Vintages and has won many awards including L'Ordre National du Morite and the Grand Prix de L'Academie Internationale du Vin. He is a Master of Wine and a member of many wine orders in France.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1840003251
• ISBN 13: 9781840003253
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176