Enjoying Wine: A Complete Guide to Understanding, Choosing and Drinking Wine - Hardcover

Losh, Chris

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845972376 ISBN 13: 9781845972370

Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd, 2006

Synopsis

This book will demystify the wine list and introduce you to a world of discovery and enjoyment. Chris Losh starts by explaining how factors such as soil and climate affect how grape juice develops into wine, and explains how to decode wine labels. He then takes you around the winemaking world from Australia to California. Grape Varieties, from Merlot to Muscat, are explored, then a chapter on Choosing Wine matches wine to specific occasions and styles of cuisine. Finally, Chris offers essential advice on Practicalities, from storing and serving to identifying wine faults. He also describes how to set up your own fun winetasting at home to improve your tasting skills.

About this title

About the Author

Chris Losh is a former editor of Wine & Spirit International and Wine Magazine. He contributes to both titles and also writes for Square Meal, the Daily Telegraph and Food and Travel magazine. His books include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pick the Right Wine Every Time, all Ryland Peters & Small. He lives in West Sussex.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845972376
• ISBN 13: 9781845972370
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64