Grapes and Wines [Hardcover]

Oz Clarke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 4, 2001

The modern world of wine is rich with exciting and well-made wines, up-and-coming new wine regions and innovative winemakers, but the most influential factor determining the taste of a particular wine is still the grape variety or blend of varieties from which it is made. In this book, Oz Clarke and co-author Margaret Rand cover the 350 or so varieties that really matter, either because they are widely grown in the major wine regions of the world or because they are important ingredients of classic wines. Also included are 17 extended features on the classic grape varieties. Illustrated with photographs and maps, these special features give the reader an insight into the methods used to maximise each grape's potential and an appreciation of the people behind the production of the world's finest wines. An introductory section, "All About Grapes" explores the history of the vine, shows where grapes are grown today and provides information on what happens in modern vineyards and wineries.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'An exhilarating book' - Wine Spectator --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Oz Clarke is one of the world's leading wine experts whose formidable reputation is based on his extensive knowledge and accessible, no-nonsense approach. Margaret Rand is an award-winning wine writer and previous editor of Wine Magazine.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Little Brown & Co (October 4, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316857262
• ISBN-13: 978-0316857260
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,880,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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