Stuart Walton
An illustrated guide to the vineyards of the world, the best grape varieties and the practicalities of buying, keeping, serving and drinking wine with over 450 photographs, maps and wine labels
Written both for those who simply enjoy drinking wine and connoisseurs looking for a deeper knowledge of this exciting subject, Stuart Walton's The World Encyclopedia of Wine is a comprehensive, authoritative and accessible guide that will provide readers with the confidence and enthusiasm to explore the subject in depth for themselves. What does Grenache taste like? Where and what is Tokay? Is wine really made in Texas? The answers to these and hundreds more questions are within this engrossing volume.
Country by country, and region by region, the author journeys around the world to drop in on familiar and lesser known producers. In the vineyards of France and Spain, find out more on the wines you have heard a lot about but perhaps have never tasted. In Eastern Europe, Turkey and North Africa, discover new producers you may never have heard of. Explore the well- and lesser-known winelands of Chile and Australia. The book studies the world's 12 major grape varieties, describing their aromas and flavours, and explaining why and how their character varies in different soils, in different climates and, not least, in different winemaking methods. Wines are placed in their historical context and the processes of making wine are clearly explained. All this is accompanied by vintage and producer recommendations, vivid colour photography and carefully illustrated maps offering a visual explanation of how the world of wine is developing day by day.
Also included is a section of helpful hints and general knowledge, all aimed at enhancing your enjoyment of every glass of wine. There's practical advice on storing and serving wine, assured and exciting suggestions for choosing wines to serve with food and helpful tips on what glassware to buy.
In this major updated edition of his classic reference on the fascinating world of wines and winemaking, Stuart Walton strips away just enough of the mystery surrounding wine to reveal its secrets, without losing any of its magic.
ED: Lorenz (2005), 24x30 cm, 256 pages, broché, Réf: 9780754816317
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