Wines of the world
2009
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International wine experts bring the wine cellar of the world to your home. Follow the story of wine, from ancient to modern times. Explore the flavours & characteristics of grape varieties & styles, discover all about wine making & more.
Main title:
Wines of the world / by Susan Keevil
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Imprint:
London Dorling Kindersley 2009
Collation:
688 p. colour illustrations maps
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Contents:
How to use this guide - Introducing wines of the world: The world of wine - History & culture of wine - What is terror? - Grape varieties - In the vineyard - In the winery - Wine styles - Winegrowing countries: France: Bordeaux - Burgandy - The Rhone Valley - South of France - The Loire Valley - Champagne - Alsace - Italy: Northwest Italy - Northeast Italy - Central Italy - South Italy & the Islands - Spain: Northern Spain - Central & Southern Spain - Portugal - Germany, Austria & Switzerland: Germay - Central & Eastern Europe: Hungary - Romania - Bulgaria - Czech Republic & Slovakia - Slovenia & Croatia - Southeastern Europe: Greece - Lebanon, Israel & Turkey - Cyprus - South Africa: The Cape Peninsula & surrounds - USA: California - Pacific Northwest - New York State - Chile & Argentina - Australia: South Australia - New South Wales - Victoria & Tasmania - Western Australia - New Zealand - Other wine-producing countries - References: Reading a wine label - Buying a wine - Storing & serving wine - Tasting wine - Wine & food matching - Glossary - Further reference - Index - Acknowledgements.
ISBN:
9781405341837 (pbk)
Dewey class:
641.22 WIN
Local class:
641.22
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3736
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Nonfiction | 641.22 WIN | Available |