Wine & Food: Pick the right wine every time - Hardcover

Parkinson, Jane

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1849755744 ISBN 13: 9781849755740

Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small, 2014

A chatty and informative guide that gives you the lowdown on wine and how to make the most of it. Wine & Food offers a fresh look at the global wine scene with detailed information on more than 20 grapes and styles. Understanding storing and pouring wine, and what food to serve it with teaches you exactly how to pick the right wine every time. The way we buy wine, serve it, enjoy it and match it with food has changed enormously in the last decade, so start with the basics at The Bar where you'll find all the latest information on glasses, equipment, storage, temperature and trends on the current scene. Head to The Cellar for taste and flavour notes on reds, whites, rose, fizz, fortified and dessert wines, from Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Port to Chardonnay, Sherry and Champagne help you to decide which style is best for you and what to drink it with. Once you've discovered all the detail you need on your wine, head to The Store Cupboard for an exploration of how to pair it with food. With sections on meat, fish (you really can pair red wine with fish!), veg, spice, sauce and cheese, including four cheese flights for entertaining, you'll be prepared to enhance your dish with no more than a pour. Also included are nine myth-breaker experiments, including a Same Wine Different Glass Test, The Truth About Tannin and Sensory Sake Tasting, that really bring the enjoyment of drinking wine to life.

Review:

'Parkinson is a new and vibrant wine writer, and her book offers a refreshingly youthful approach...the perfect place to create a new generation of wine lovers.' --The Good Book Guide, 1 Dec 14

'Beautifully illustrated...and packed full of useful tips, you'll never be short on wine-pairing ideas again.' --Square Meal, 1 Nov 14

'Don't know your Merlots from your Malbecs?...Jane Parkinson explains what to order.' --Women's Health

'The best I've read in a long while. It's easy to follow, engagingly written and full of good advice.' --Woman & Home, June 15

'Takes an in-depth look at the global wine scene with detailed information on grape varieties and the range of wine styles to which they contribute.' --Restaurant, 1 Dec 14

About the Author:

Jane Parkinson is an award-winning wine writer and a rising star in the world of wine. She's a wine expert on Saturday Kitchen (BBC 1), Wine Editor for Restaurant magazine and recommends wines with recipes in Stylist. Jane also contributes to a range of publications including Square Meal and Decanter and is often heard voicing her opinion in newspapers and on radio. She is one of five members in The Wine Gang, an independent group of wine specialists, and is a regular presenter at events and fairs such as the BBC GoodFood Show. Winner of Chairman's Award at the Louis Roederer International Wine Writers Awards 2009 and the Communicator of the Year Award at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014, this is her first book.

• Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1849755744
• ISBN 13: 9781849755740
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176