Secrets of Wine : Insider Insights into the Real World of Wine

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kime, Giles.

Contributor:

Kime, Giles, Contributor.

Series:

52 Brilliant Ideas

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wine and wine making--Amateurs' manuals.

Wine and wine making.

Wine.

Local Subjects:

Wine and wine making--Amateurs' manuals.

Wine and wine making.

Wine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (257 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Infinite Ideas, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

From making the agonising selection in the supermarket and putting your palate through its paces, to the reality of fine wine and the effects of ageing, we explore the secrets of wine in a punchy and accessible way... incidentally also encouraging active participation throughout the learning process! Regardless of your level of wine knowledge, Secrets of wine will enlighten you and inspire you to break free of your vinous preconceptions. From powering up the palate to knowing which glasses are a must, here are over 50 brilliant ideas to help you get the most out of that delectable drink and di

Contents:

Front cover; Table of contents; Brilliant features; Introduction; 1. Never mind the bollocks; 2. The agony of choice; 3. The comfort of strangers; 4. Sweet dreams; 5. Put your palate through its paces; 6. Scents and sensibilities; 7. Glass act; 8. Understanding Chardonnay; 9. Whites with attitude; 10. Grape expectations; 11. What winemakers do; 12. Waiter, there's some oak in my glass; 13. Come rain or shine; 14. Growing old gracefully; 15. Words don't come easy; 16. The heat is on; 17. The reign of terroir; 18. In the mix; 19. Cork talk; 20. Counting on Cabernet

21. Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne22. The beautiful south; 23. Lovely bubbly?; 24. Spanish highs; 25. A user's guide to sommeliers; 26. The wizards of Oz; 27. Fantasy island; 28. California dreaming; 29. The Italian renaissance; 30. Sherry baby; 31. Que Syrah, Syrah; 32. The merchants of menace; 33. The secret of a happy marriage; 34. Money talks; 35. On doctor's orders?; 36. Eastern promise; 37. Touch me in the morning; 38. The brave New World; 39. All fine and dandy; 40. Simply reds; 41. Hot off the marks; 42. The lure of the Loire; 43. A river runs through it; 44. The great Burgundy test

45. The great white hope46. Break for the Bordeaux; 47. Many happy returns?; 48. Beyond Liebfraumilch; 49. Local heroes; 50. Keeping your palate on its toes; 51. Avoiding the revenge of Bacchus; 52. Have you achieved vinous nirvana?; The end...; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

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ISBN:

1-281-60801-7

9786611608019

1-907518-49-5

OCLC:

694343443