From the best-selling author of The Cheese Course comes a new guide to enjoying one of the most basic yet sophisticated culinary delights: cheese and wine. Janet Fletcher leads readers on an international tour of 70 cheeses,exploring the best wine pairings and serving suggestions. From Oregon's autumnal Rogue River Blue to aromatic Brind'Amour evocative of the Corsican countryside, cheese lovers will savor the range of textures, flavors, and colors. Featuring mouth-watering color photography and detailed, informative text, this collection of cheeses and the wines that go with them will inspire perfect pairings.
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"This book offers a profile of 70 cheeses, from Spanish Mahon to dry Monterey Jack, and each includes wines that would pair well with them. It's simple, easy to use and informative." &mdashSan Antonio Express-News, December 12, 2007
About the Author
Janet Fletcher is a food columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle and author of several Chronicle Books cookbooks.
Victoria Pearson's photographs have been featured in Party Appetizers, Ice Creams & Sorbets, and Dinner Parties.
Victoria Pearson's photographs have been featured in Party Appetizers, Ice Creams & Sorbets, and Dinner Parties.
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Sibelius
Format:Hardcover
Janet Fletcher's "Cheese & Wine," is a decent compendium of the major Western European and American cheeses of the world but is somewhat lacking in basic information to make this is a must-buy. For starters, it is disappointing that only (approximately) half of the 70 cheeses listed in the book are accompained by photographic images. For a book that purports itself to be a good starting point for cheese novices this lack of visual information is a serious mis-cue. Another point that was disappointing was the lack of any pricing info on the assortment of cheeses. Even the most cursory inclusion of the general pricing for each item would have been greatly welcome. That being said the photos that are included are all spectacular and it goes without saying that the overall construction and layout of this tome is extremely well-done and very handsome throughout.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What I like about this book is that it's so approachable, and whenever I open it, I get ideas for new cheeses to try and ways for serving them. Other reviewers are right: this isn't a comprehensive guide, but that's fine -- those already exist. I go to Steven Jenkins' CHEESE PRIMER whenever I want to learn the history of a cheese, and I carry MURRAY'S CHEESE HANDBOOK in my jacket pocket whenever I go to the cheese counter, but I find that I pull out Janet Fletcher's book whenever I have people over or whenever I want ideas for hosting a tasting. The photos are stunning, and the prose is just as beautiful. I'm slowly working my way through the list of cheeses at the front of the book. CHEESE & WINE creates curiosity and reverence for cheese, and that, to me, is just as worthwhile as a book that offers pricing, thumbnail photos, and tasting notes. As a smartly written coffee table book designed to inspire, it accomplishes exactly what it should.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book has been instrumental in my personal mission to teach myself more about cheese! From the where and how it's developed to wine pairings, to ideas on putting together successful cheese plates, it's a must have for any at home cheesemonger!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Aguide to selecting, pairing and enjoying cheese and wine
this is a must have with the jounral for wines and notebook for cheese.... it helps guide you to the best of choices....
perfect gift...should be packaged together... !
perfect gift...should be packaged together... !
Published 1 month ago by Joan D. Roberson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Bought as a gift
I bought this as a gift for a friend. It looked nice but I didn't have time to read any of it.
Published 3 months ago by Clare L. Deming
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
Daughter loved the book. Read it straight through. I would recommend it to a friend who likes wine and cheese.
Published 4 months ago by Therese Larson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Book...Great Resource!
A beautiful book, extremely well written, elegantly photographed. A treasure to have for quick reference or just for some dreamy oooh-and-aah reading as you drool over these... Read more
Published 6 months ago by penney c
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hidden Treasure
Found this gem of a book at a used bookstore for about $5. Devoured half the book in one sitting. At work no less! Read more
Published 9 months ago by DavisJes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great gift for wine and cheese connoisseur
This is a great coffee table book with great suggestions for wine and cheese events. Whether it is your stress relief hobby on weekends or days off, or for guests. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Debra Dwyer
3.0 out of 5 stars
wine and cheese
Interesting ideas for combining cheese with wine, especially cheeses that are not common in the US
a good reference for those interested in the subject.
a good reference for those interested in the subject.
Published 12 months ago by sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Cheese novices / Not for Wines
Great book for Cheese break-downs, Not for Wine Pairing though. I forgot i already have this exact book, but they dont spend much time on giving you specific wine pairings and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by cjmonkee
4.0 out of 5 stars
lovely book
I gave this as a gift. The photos are beautiful, and the design of the pages is lovely. The only thing that would have made it better, is more pictures--one per cheese. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Carole Meyers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
This book is very high quality and the information/pictures are great. This is an essential book for any wine/cheese lover.
Published 16 months ago by Econoar
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