All About Wine (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Alan Williams (Photographer)
Key Phrases: single varietal wines, single varietals, fine vintages, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc (more...)

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Product Description

Knowing what to expect from a bottle of wine, and a little about where it is from and how it is made adds immensely to its enjoyment. "All About Wine" enables wine enthusiasts to approach any bottle with confidence. Written in an engaging style by bestselling author Jonathan Ray, it will help you become and expert in no time. The first section, Wine Basic, explains why wine tastes the way it does. Soil, grapes, method of production, and climate all influence the final product. Next, discover the most important grape varieties, their styles, and the famous wines they make in The Grapes. FromBordeaux to the Barossa Valley and Alsace to Oregon. Wine Places introduces the world's major wine-growing regions. Each area is accompanied by a map and accessible "at a glance" information including key producers, vintages, and grapes. Making the Most of Every Glass explores the best ways to store, serve, and taste wine, as well as explaining how to decipher wine labels, select the best glasses, and even tackle daunting restaurant wine lists. -The ideal guide to this wonderful subject, with authoritative advice on how to choose wines by style and matching wine with food. -Evocative photography by Alan Williams.

About the Author

Jonathan Ray is Wine Editor of the "Daily Telegraph" and has written several books, including the bestselling "Red Wine" and "White Wine"(Ryland Peters & Small). He is a frequent contributor to the "Spectator", "Guardian", "Mail on Sunday", and "GQ", writing on wine and other subjects.

Alan Williams is a landscape and architectural photographer who has photographed a number of drinks books, including for Ryland Peters & Small Red Wine and White Wine.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small (September 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841729663
• ISBN-13: 978-1841729664
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 9.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,173,692 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing new here, May 12, 2009

By	Robert Martel - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A disappointing book as there was really nothing new in here. I suppose it is difficult to find something original to write about.