The New Spain: A Complete Guide to Contemporary Spanish Wine [Hardcover]

John Radford (Author), Miguel Torres (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 28, 2006

This brand-new, second edition of The New Spain is the only up-to-date, illustrated reference to Spanish wines. John Radford takes the reader on a region-by-region tour of Spain’s rapidly changing vineyards and wineries. All aspects of Spanish wines are covered in depth, from soil types and vineyard classification to the most innovative bodegas and newest styles of red, white, and sparkling wines. There are comprehensive producer profiles for each wine region, as well as tips on the best wines available and an easy-to-use glossary of Spanish wine terms. More than 150 color photographs and detailed maps showing the location of all wine regions complete this indispensable book.

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About the Author

John Radford is an experienced wine writer, speaker, and broadcaster. He is consultant to the Spanish Commercial Office and writes its annual comprehensive survey on Spanish vineyards and wine. In 2003, he will host the largest ever tasting of over 500 Spanish wines and will act as Spanish Regional Chairman for Decanter's new tasting awards. He is the co-author of Fortified and Sweet Wines and is a contributor to a number of wine encyclopedias; he also lectures on Spanish wine for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust in London. He lives in Brighton.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Mitchell Beazley; 2nd edition (July 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1840009284
• ISBN-13: 978-1840009286
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #482,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introduction to Spanish Wine, January 30, 2006

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Jeffrey C. Kimbel "wine importer and drinker" (Forest Lake, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Spain: A Complete Guide to Contemporary Spanish Wine (Hardcover)

I import Spanish wine for a living and I like this book as very informative, interesting and up-to-date guide. It works for both the newcomer and the experienced wine drinker looking for a jump-start on Spanish wines particularly emerging regions. I will be giving this as a gift to my customers.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Photography!, July 29, 1999

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This review is from: The New Spain: A Complete Guide to Contemporary Spanish Wine (Hardcover)

John Radford's book is worth acquiring for the pictures alone! I was amazed at how the photos reminded me of my own wanderings around the Spanish countryside. They truly capture the deep colors of the vineyards and surrounding land that makes this book invaluable for the armchair traveller. Grape varieties and regions are dealt with in detail. If you want to have a great book on wine, and see amazing pictures of seldom seen Spain, this is THE book!!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Anyone Interested in Spanish Wine, November 24, 2007

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Christopher Barrett "Evil Corgi" (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Spain: A Complete Guide to Contemporary Spanish Wine (Hardcover)

I'll be brief: there is no finer in depth book about Spanish wine on the market to date. I cannot recommend the books published by Mitchell Beazley highly enough. I have found them indespensible for my studies towards my Master of Wine.

Pros: beautiful photos, in depth regional info, producer bios.
Cons: you need a 'decent' wine education before tackling this one.