Larousse Encyclopedia of Wine

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LAROUSSE
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF
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Larousse, the original publisher of the LAROUSSE GASTRONOMIQUE, is proud to present this LAROUSSE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WINE, a completely international, accessible and strikingly practical reference for novice and expert alike. Bringing together contributions from over 20 of the world's wine experts, this book provides a captivating, up-to-date, and jargon-free excursion into the world of wine. Covering the incredible diversity of wines throughout the world, where they are made, how to read their labels, what each wine tastes like,and which examples are best, LAROUSSE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WINE provides knowledge that will allow anyone to feel confident exploring the rich, exhilarating world of wine.
'Clearly meant to be read as well as used as a reference. A superb gift."
THE NEW YORK TIMES
'Filled with detailed information on every aspect of wine, this is a book that you will refer to again and again for definitive information." THE JAMES BEARD SOCIETY... Tovább

Fülszöveg

LAROUSSE
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF
,1 M
Larousse, the original publisher of the LAROUSSE GASTRONOMIQUE, is proud to present this LAROUSSE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WINE, a completely international, accessible and strikingly practical reference for novice and expert alike. Bringing together contributions from over 20 of the world's wine experts, this book provides a captivating, up-to-date, and jargon-free excursion into the world of wine. Covering the incredible diversity of wines throughout the world, where they are made, how to read their labels, what each wine tastes like,and which examples are best, LAROUSSE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WINE provides knowledge that will allow anyone to feel confident exploring the rich, exhilarating world of wine.
'Clearly meant to be read as well as used as a reference. A superb gift."
THE NEW YORK TIMES
'Filled with detailed information on every aspect of wine, this is a book that you will refer to again and again for definitive information." THE JAMES BEARD SOCIETY
"Well-written and well-organized, has an excellent index and is a good introduction for newcomers to win." THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
"This book would win reference honors hands down." THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE
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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WESIE
• This beautifully illustrated reference book provides information on where wines are made, how to read their labels, what the wines taste like and which are the best. It profiles every wine zone whose produce is available commercially, describes the characteristics of the wines, and suggests the best choices. Armed with this knowledge anyone can feel confident exploring the rich, charming and ever-changing variety that is the world of wine.
• The history of wine from the Greeks to today
• Practical advice on every aspect of wine: selecting, keeping, uncorking, decanting, and serving
• Comprehensive coverage of every wine region in the world, from California to New Zealand, France to Moldova, Canada to Mexico, China to Portugal
• How to read wine labels
• Detailed descriptions of the wines from hundreds of vineyards world wide
• Over 500 stunning illustrations, photographs, maps and drawings Vissza