The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia (4th Edition)

by TomStevenson (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2005

  $3.25

  From the Old World to the New, this must-have guide spans every wine-producing country, including all the latest, emerging regions. Featuring practical advice on tasting, storing and serving, this is the ultimate reference for every wine lover, from the novice to the expert.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2001

  $3.25

  Authoritative, international and up-to-date, The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopaedia is arranged geographically and combines maps and photographs with information on all wine-growing areas, profiles of distinguished producers and assessments of individual wines. The book's easy-reference style and wealth of practical advice make it an unrivalled source of information for all lovers of wine - from the occasional drinker to the connoisseur. Taking each wine-making country in turn, Tom Stevenson examines its viticultural history, its wine-producing regions and the current reputation of its wines. He analyzes the factors affecting the taste and quality of each region's wines - location, aspect, soil, microclimates, grape varieties and methods of viticulture and vinification -before assessing its appellations, the individual wine producers (chateaux or wineries) and, of course, the wines themselves. Tom Stevenson provides practical guidelines on wine tasting, while an author's choice chart at the end of each section lists the very best wines. A star-rating system identifies the finest producers and highlights those offering the best value. A taste chart explains how to identify the flavours in a wine and a troubleshooter's guide spots common wine faults.