The Wines of Rioja (Mitchell Beazley Classic Wine Library) - Hardcover

Radford, John

 
9781840009408: The Wines of Rioja (Mitchell Beazley Classic Wine Library)

Synopsis

Over the last decade, Spain's most classic and widely recognized wine region, Rioja, has experienced a tumultuous evolution in its wine industry. This book documents the changes in wine law, the heated debates between the network of estates, bodegas, and growers, and the problems of overproduction. All aspects of the wines of Rioja are covered in detail - from the traditional estates to the most innovative bodegas to the newest styles of red and white wines available. There are up-to-date, comprehensive, indepth profiles of the all key producers and their wines, with opinious and observations from the world's most recognized expert on Spanish wine.

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About the Author

John Radford is an experienced wine writer, speaker, and broadcaster.He is theauthor of The New Spain, now in its second edition and the co-author of Fortified andSweetWines.He is consultant to the Spanish Commercial Office and writes its annualcomprehensive survey on Spanish vineyards and wine. In 2003, John hostedthe largest ever tasting of over 500 Spanish wines, and he is now the SpanishRegional Chairman for Decanter's new tasting awards.He is a contributor toa number of wine encyclopedias and he also lectures on Spanish wine for theWine & Spirit Education Trust in London. John lives in Brighton.

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