Description
An expert guide to wine from the publishers of Larousse Gastronomique. This completely new and updated edition offers wide-ranging coverage of the key wine-producing regions of the world, with particular reference to French vineyards.
A short history and analysis of each region is followed by a survey of the types of wines produced, the specific properties that make the region unique, and the appellations of the area. New to this edition are more than 60 features on key wine producers around the world, affording a fascinating insight into what is involved in high-quality wine-making. Boxes and features throughout also cover a vast range of subjects such as how to read a wine label and whether to decant wine, through to organic wine-growing and bio-dynamics.
About the Author
David Cobbold and Sebastian Durand-Viel are the co-founders of the Paris Academy of Wine.
Book Information
ISBN 9780600635093
Author David Cobbold
Format Hardback
Page Count 656
Imprint Hamlyn
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 3120g
Dimensions(mm) 300mm * 230mm * 46mm
