Synopses & Reviews
Enlarged and updated with information about recent praiseworthy vintages and newly flourishing wine-growing regions,
The New Wine Lover's Companion informs, advises, and enlightens readers with approximately 4,000 entries that describe wines produced all around the world. The A-to-Z entries describe grape varieties; wine styles; wine-growing regions; winemaking techniques; wine-testing terms; sizes and styles of glassware, wine bottles and wine openers; optimal temperatures for serving different wines; and much more. The original edition of this book was hailed by Jurgen Gothe of the Vancouver Sun as "the best new wine book in more than a decade. . . " and this new third edition is better than ever. One of the many qualities that has made
The New Wine Lover's Companion so popular is its accessibility. No wine snobbery here. The authors serve up solid information about vintages, varieties, and which wine goes best with which food in a relaxed, conversational style that doesn't intimidate readers. Following the A-to-Z entries, additional advice and information includes:
Tips on buying wine Understanding the information on wine bottle labels Ordering wine in a restaurant Opening and serving wine at home How to store leftover wine . . . and much more
Here is everything worth knowing about buying, storing, serving, and enjoying the world's most civilized beverage--wine! Includes extensive appendices, charts, a glossary, and a bibliography.
Synopsis
(back cover)
Definitions • Charts and Tables • Wine Maps • Storing and Serving Wine . . . and much more
From the authors of the acclaimed The Deluxe Food Lover's Companion
Praise for previous editions . . .
"Wine Lover's Companion packs a tremendous amount of useful, intriguing information about wine. This book is a joy to use--information is what it is all about."
--Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator
"Highly recommended! Wine Lover's Companion has precise and informative definitions for thousands of wine terms. This book is top notch and the pronunciation guide for every entry fills a void in recent wine literature."
--Bob Foster, California Grapevine
"This terrific book is likely to prove curiously addictive. A font of knowledge--literally thousands of answers--whether you're a beginner, collector, or just a compulsive reader."
--San Francisco Chronicle
". . . the best new wine book in more than a decade."
--Jurgen Gothe, Vancouver Sun
". . . an invaluable, user-friendly reference. I learned something from the very first page I turned to, and keep learning as I keep turning."
--William Rice, Food and Wine Columnist, Chicago Tribune
Includes appendices, charts, glossary, and bibliography