The issue concentrates on the history and current production practices unique to the specialty wines. This includes fortified wines, such as ports, sherries, sparkling wines, and distinctive table win
"There is only one reason that the American wine enthusiast is now completely enamored with German and Austrian wines: Terry Theise! This glorious book not only brilliantly showcases one man's love af
Every year, more people learn to appreciate wine as part of their dining experience. Certainly, a store-bought wine made from cultivated grapes can be delicious. But did you know that wonderful wines
Sparkling wines, or champagnes, have a charm and attraction all their own: they are synonymous with celebration and happiness and are the natural choice for celebrations and any kind of festivity. The
The most knowledgeable wine drinkers know that there are inexpensive wine bargains to be found, from every country, on supermarket and store shelves, which are absolutely the equal of wines costing fi
Are you tired of wine reviews with flowery descriptions that read like grocery lists? Yeah, well, so are the authors of X Rated Wines, the ultimate source for everyone who likes wine but can't get int
A snobbery-free guide to quickly finding which North American wines are worth your money.While wine snobs are swirling and sniffing expensive wines that are tediously hard to find, the rest of us are
Professional wine tasters use a numbers-based rating system to evaluate fine wine. Here, the system has been applied to more than 2,000 wines submitted to Ned by the supermarkets. This great selection
Austen Biss's A Guide to the Wines of Chablis is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide available to the wines of Chablis. With profiles on nearly 80 of the best domaines and their wines, includi
Chile has been producing excellent wines for five centuries, but it wasn't until the 1980s that they became widely available around the world. In the first book to focus exclusively on Chilean wines,
Ten years after the publication of the highly acclaimed, award-winning Cote D'Or: A Celebration of the Great Wines of Burgundy, the "Bible of Burgundy," Clive Coates now offers this thoroughly revised
The recent dramatic rise in quality of Austria's wines has inspired Philipp Blom to fully revise and update his detailed exploration of this country's culture, history, wine laws, grapes, winemaking,
In recent years, viticulture has seen phenomenal growth, particularly in such countries as Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Chile, and South Africa. The surge in production of quality wines
Grab your glass and take to the wine trail withfood genealogist Sherry Monahan as she traces the roots of California’s Vines, Wines & Pioneers. Whilecowboys and early settlers were writing the oft
In 1989, 26-year-old Michel Chapoutier took the reins of his family’s legendary winegrowing estate in the Rhone Valley, and within a few years Chapoutier wines were regarded as among the best in the w
THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF JUDGMENT OF PARIS EXPLORES THE THRIVING BUSINESS OF BARGAIN WINES AND OFFERS HIS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE BEST VALUES. Is inexpensive wine any good? Award-winning author George
THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF JUDGMENT OF PARIS EXPLORES THE THRIVING BUSINESS OF BARGAIN WINES AND OFFERS HIS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE BEST VALUES. Is inexpensive wine any good? Award-winning author George
"If you want to know who is who in each appellation, and who produces the best wines, just look in here. Livingstone-Learmonth's understanding and feel for the region, its wines, and its winemakers sh
400 superb recipes--a delicious gathering of the traditional cooking of Spain with new ways of using exotic seasonings and unusual combinations, plus a comprehensive survey of Spain's excellent wines
The most comprehensive guide to the wines of the entire continent, Wines of South America introduces readers to the astounding quality and variety of wines that until recently have been enjoyed, for t
The world is full of wines. So why waste your time drinking something mediocre? Award-winning author Margaret Rand has selected the 101 wines you should taste in your lifetime. Some will definitely ch
Volcanic Wines takes a novel approach to the world of wine, using volcanic soil as the overarching theme and link between a wide range of grapes and wine regions. Wine professionals are already deeply
From Napa and Sonoma to Modesto and Calaveras, take an unparalleled look into California winemaking, history, and geography. "World Wine Guys" Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen have created the most up-
In this tour of the Bordeaux chateaux, internationally renowned wine expert Michel Dovaz tells the story of this legendary wine region, blessed with magical soil. This splendidly photographed volume p
The history of wine making in Maryland begins in 1648 with some of the first and most prominent Maryland families. One of the state's first governors is said to have imported 200 vines to southern sho
In recent years there has been a rapid growth in the popularity of wines of all sorts. However, although wine is becoming less expensive, there is sometimes a temptation to drink more than you can rea
