by Gerald Asher (Author)
This elegant and enchanting volume collects Gerald Asher's writing about wine and all of its pleasures, from vine to table. With an emphasis on the wines of France and California, and also including Spain, Italy, Germany, and Australia, Asher's witty and personal essays tell the stories of the world's outstanding vintages and the people and places that produce them. A joy to read, The Pleasures of Wine informs and inspires, offering both an introduction to wine for novices and fresh insights for the connoisseur.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 322
Edition: First Trade Paper ed.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 15 Aug 2002
ISBN 10: 0811834972
ISBN 13: 9780811834971