| Description |
798 pages : color illustrations, color maps, photographs ; 31 cm |
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Includes index. |
| Contents |
Part one. Taste and quality. Factors affecting taste and quality -- Part two. Wine through the ages. A chronology of wine -- Part three. A world of wine. The wines of the world ; The wines of France ; The wines of Italy ; The wines of Spain ; The wines of Portugal ; The wines of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland ; The wines of Northwester Europe ; The wines of Southeastern Europe ; The wines of the Eastern Mediterranean ; The wines of Africa ; The wines of the Americas ; The wines of Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. |
| Summary |
Fully updated and revised for the first time since 2011, this new 800-page edition of Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia reflects the most recent trends in the dynamic world of wine, written by experts around the globe. Beautifully illustrated with more than 400 images and 100 brand-new National Geographic maps, this definitive guide is arranged geographically to highlight the regions and climates that produce the best vintages. From the countries of Southeast Europe to the Eastern Mediterranean, each page is packed with information on flavor notes, vineyard profiles, tasting room guides, grape know-how, and special information on unique varietals. The book also features top wines organized by maker and year; a troubleshooter's guide to potential wine faults; a taste chart to help identify flavors; up-and-coming producers; unusual wines, food pairings, and more. You'll find time lines depicting the chronology of wine from 500 million B.C., expert sommelier tips, and thousands of recommendations for the latest and greatest reds, whites, and rosés. The most up-to-date and comprehensive wine reference in the world, this stunning book is an oenophile's dream--and a must-have for anyone looking to become an expert in wine. |
| Subject(S) |
Wine and wine making -- Encyclopedias.
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Encyclopedias.
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| Added Name(S) |
Szentkiralyi, Orsi, author.
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Ritchie, Jamie, author of foreword.
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Sotheby's (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9781426221415 (hardcover) |
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142622141X (hardcover) |
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