Xxii, 357 Pp. Softcover. First Printing Of The 2005 Edition. Inscribed By The Author To Wine Expert Robert Balzer "To Robert- With Affection And Thanks For All The Inspiration".

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Title

Anthony Dias Blue's Pocket Guide to Wine 2006 (Anthony Dias Blue's Guides)

Publisher

Fireside, New York

Publication Date

2005

Language

English

ISBN 10

0743265084

ISBN 13

9780743265089

Binding

Soft cover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Fine

Signed

Inscribed by Author(s)

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Food, Wine, Cookery, Drink

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Synopsis

From the expert who promises to avoid winespeak comes an unfussy guide that focuses on American wines and on up-and-coming wineries from around the globe.For novices and afficionados alike, Anthony Dias Blue's Pocket Guide to Wine 2006 will lead you to the best choices -- and values -- without pretense or hyperbole. With a special eye for American wines and those that are unheralded yet not to be missed, Blue makes the process of choosing wine in a store or restaurant simple. He provides:

Extensive listings of wineries on six continents, from Mexico to South Africa, from Long Island to Israel, and even from China to IndiaOutstanding and cult wineries -- and wineries to watchProfiles of each region that focus on key characteristics and varietiesRatings, succinct descriptions, and opinions about each producerUpdated vintage reportsAdvice about what to drink now

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"One of the most influential food and wine personalities in the United States."-- Arthur von Wiesenberger, "Santa Barbara News-Press"

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