The Wine Bible

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• A wonderful book on wine
• 910 Pages

From the Editors

THE MOST COMPLETE WINE BOOK EVER. A must for anyone who loves wine, whether they are a pro or an amateur. Thorough, authoritative, and entertaining. (Robert Mondavi, founder and chairman emeritus of the Robert Mondavi Family of Wines)<p> "The most informative and entertaining book I've ever seen on the subject." (Danny Meyer, co-author of <i>The Union Square Cafe Cookbook</i>)</p><p> The essentials: The romance and intrigue of Burgundy of sauvignon blanc and the surprising elegance of Spain's top Riojas. Italy, one of wine's most enchanting and ancient homelands. What makes a great wine great? The reason behind Champagne's bubbles. The precise and food-friendly wines of Germany. California, wine's Camelot. The lip-smackingly good wines of Australia. The complexities of Port revealed. How a vineyard profoundly affects a wine's character.</p><p> Plus, matching wine with food - and mood. The secrets of professional wine tasters and how to expand your wine-tasting vocabulary. And everything else you need to know to buy, store, serve, and enjoy the world's most captivating beverage.</p><p> The shimmering elegance of Veuve Clicquot, affordable luxury in a glass, page 185.</p><p> Ravishing, elegant, and rich, Petrus in Ingrid Bergman in red satin, page 156.</p><p> Some wines are like people... they get better as they get older, pg. 64.</p><p> Sherry, the world's most misunderstood and underappreciated wine, page 437. </p>
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