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1001 Wines: You Must Try Before You Die (1001 Must Before You Die)

1001 Wines: You Must Try Before You Die (1001 Must Before You Die)

by Neil Beckett (Editor)

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    Paperback 2008

    $3.25
Synopsis

If you're after a good quality wine to try, you are no longer restricted to the greats of the Old World - Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhine Valley and Barolo to name but a few. Countries everwhere from Argentina to Australia, and even China, Canada, India and Thailand are now producing great wines at affordable prices. So what to choose? 1001 Wines You Must Try Before You Die is here to lift you out of the grapey confusion. Entries written by experts cover everything you'll need to choose between the Chardonnay or the Grenache, including evocative tasting notes, informative and entertaining reviews, suggestions as to when the wines will be at their best and recommendations for other great vintages and similar wines. Accompanied by images of the wine labels and beautiful photographs of the wineries and vineyards, this book is a sumptuous guide to discovering the world's most interesting and exciting wines.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 960
 Edition: 01
 Publisher: Cassell Illustrated
Published: 06 Jun 2008
ISBN 10: 1844036138
ISBN 13: 9781844036134
Book Overview: Insightful, informative and entertaining, written by a team of wine conoisseurs and experts. Can be referred to and used as well as read purely for pleasure and interest. Features evocative tasting notes, information on brand, grape variety, cost, availabilty and other successful vintages and wines from the featured producers. Beautiful photography and detailed information about the history of the wineries and winemakers bring each wine to life.

Author Bio
Neil Beckett's interest in wine stretches back for many years, so much so that his MBA dissertation was on White Burgundy. He has spent time in Burgundy, and has also qualified for the WSET Diploma, graduating with distinction. As well as working for wine shipping company Richards Walford, he has also worked at Harpers Wine & Spirit Weekly where he was a contributing editor for many years and in 2004 became the first editor of the critically-acclaimed, leading wine magazine, The World of Wine, on which he works with Hugh Johnson and Andrew Jefford. He is one of two UK tasters on the Grand Jury Europeen du vin and his wine writing has won prizes.