Champagne [Hardcover]

S. Slavin (Author), K. Petzke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1995

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From the team who authored the best-selling Espresso: Culture and Cuisine comes this beautiful compendium celebrating champagne with a host of fascinating historical facts, literary reflections, elegant recipes, and evocative full-color and black-and-white photographs. With advice on such issues as proper storage and the correct way to open a bottle, this lavish volume is as perfect for gift-giving as the effervescent elixir it venerates.

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Is there anything more elegant or romantic than a quiet table for two, soft music, and a bottle of fine champagne? Champagne is written in celebration of just such occasions. Filled with lush photographs and creative recipes, this volume takes us on a tour of the Champagne region of France and the cool green vineyards of California, offering a magnum of fascinating facts about the history and production of champagne and sparkling wines. We're also treated to reflections on the contributions champagne has made to culture: poetry and literary essays are woven throughout the book. Champagne: The Spirit of Celebration is a rare treasure for champagne lovers.

About the Author

Karl Petzke is a San Francisco-based photographer.

Sara Slavin is an art director and stylist, and coauthor of the best-selling On Flowers . --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (October 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081180903X
• ISBN-13: 978-0811809030
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,172,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #82 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Drinks & Beverages > Wine > Champagne

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Brief by True Champagne Enthusiasts, October 27, 2001

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S. Miska (Germany) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Champagne (Hardcover)

As the title indicates, this is a quick overview of champagne. The book is mainly filled with photos, but gives a good synopsis of how champagne is made. It also provides some very interesting recipes made with champagne (Champagne Poached Salmon) or to accompany champagne (Grilled Nectarines with Prosciutto). It is written by enthusiasts for someone interested in learning more about champagne (i.e. it includes basics like how to properly open a bottle and store it, as well as interesting historical facts.)

If you enjoy a good glass of bubbly and would like to learn more about where champagne comes from and how to enrich your life with creative champagne ideas, this book is for you. It is worth the read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Effervescent little book, February 8, 2001

By 

rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Champagne (Hardcover)

Rich, little cookbook full mostly of photos and stories and words about the bubbly.

Ten recipes, including Champagne ice, champagne poached salmon, champagne grilled leeks, champagne poached chocolate cream pears, and champagne mint jelly.

Also several drink recipes and accompanying dishes.