Tequila Lover's Guide to Mexico: Everything There Is to Know About Tequila Including How to Get There [Paperback]

Lance Cutler (Author), Bob Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 5, 1998

The first part of the book explains how agave is grown, harvested, fermented, and distilled to become tequila. The second part comprises the most extensive tasting of tequila ever attempted by a professional tasting panel with actual descriptions of more than 85 tequilas. Finally, for those adventurers looking for a tequila based vacation. There are maps. hotel and restaurant recommendations, and specific information to create your own Mexican tequila holiday.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The author, a wine maker from Sonoma, CA, and author of the Jake Lorenzo wine columns, has written a first-rate guide to tequila, lighthearted but filled with useful information for the tequila lover. In the first part, which considers the history and manufacture of tequila, the author presents some of the misconceptions about this increasingly popular drink. In the second part, on tastings, Cutler presents a tasting chart that is in some ways similar to a wine-tasting chart and then gives details on many different brands of tequila. The last part is on travel to the tequila country around Guadalajara, with information on hotels and restaurants. Cutler explains how to contact the distilleries to arrange for tastingsAnot yet as simple as in the Napa Valley wine country. The section on basic Spanish phrases has many errors, but not serious ones. Recommended.AGeorge M. Jenks, Bucknell Univ., Lewisburg, PA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"The Tequila Lover's Guide to Mexico is the best book around on that marvelous Mexican spirit, tequila. And that's saying a lot, because I wrote one myself. It's informative, witty and-most important-fun to read. Don't open another bottle of tequila until you read this book. -- Larry Walker, US editor Wine and Spirit International and co-author of Tequila: The Book

"A terrific book on tequila. Fun, informative, friendly, and a great reference. -- Ronn Wiegand, Restaurant News

"At last, a book that combines two of the best things in life-tequila and snappy, entertaining writing. The Tequila Lover's Guide to Mexico goes down like a shot of Herradura Aejo - smooth and lively, leaving you anxious for more." -- Mike Lonsford, The Houston Chronicle

"Cutler is the Mondavi of Agave. A wonderful book, a great read." -- Darryl Beeson, CBS Radio, Dallas

"Lance Cutler has done the heavy lifting for those of us lacking the time, the money, the willpower, or the cast-iron liver to acquire a comprehensive understanding of tequila. To borrow a phrase or two from his inventive lexicon, The Tequila Lover's Guide to Mexico deserves a definite "Wow!" for its pungent prose, and a "Muy macho" for the author's estimable nose. Ole!" -- Paul Gregutt, Seattle Weekly

"Reading Lance's book is like visiting Mexico with a close friend, and his tasting notes are clearly the best thing to sniffing and swallowing." -- Paul Gregutt, Seattle Weekly

Product Details

• Paperback: 252 pages
• Publisher: Wine Patrol Pr; Wine Patrol Press ed edition (May 5, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963743856
• ISBN-13: 978-0963743855
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,221,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Educational, informative, and very entertaining, August 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Tequila Lover's Guide to Mexico: Everything There Is to Know About Tequila Including How to Get There (Paperback)

This book captures the essence of Tequila from the perspective of making it and drinking it. I found it especially interesting in giving the reader a glimpse into the day to day activities of the tequila business.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome reference guide for all things tequila!, July 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Tequila Lover's Guide to Mexico: Everything There Is to Know About Tequila Including How to Get There (Paperback)

Lance and Sandys adventure in the land of Tequila is not only entertaining but a highly informative read on the growing world of tequila. A must-have reference guide to take you thru the various types available, written by someone who obviously has had a few! I like the tasting pyramid too.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The distillation of tequila as explained by Lance Cutler., February 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Tequila Lover's Guide to Mexico: Everything There Is to Know About Tequila Including How to Get There (Paperback)

For the tequila lover, this book is worth checking out simply for the explanation of the different ways that tequila is produced, from archaic to ultra modern. The information on the different types of tequila, the different nuances of types, basic information about traveling in the region, and the food of the region are a huge plus.