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1001 Wines 2011: You Must Try Before You Die (1001 Must Before You Die)

1001 Wines 2011: You Must Try Before You Die (1001 Must Before You Die)

by Cassell Illustrated (Author), NeilBeckett (Editor)

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    Paperback 2011

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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 everywhere 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
 Publisher: Cassell Illustrated
Published: 01 Aug 2011
ISBN 10: 1844037037
ISBN 13: 9781844037032
Book Overview: Insightful, informative and entertaining, written by a team of wine connoisseurs and experts. Can be referred to and used as well as read purely for pleasure and interest. Updated for 2011, this new edition features evocative tasting notes, information on brand, grape variety, cost, availability and other successful vintages and wines from the featured producers. Includes beautiful photography and detailed information about the history of the wineries and winemakers to truly bring each wine to life.

Media Reviews
With 1001 Wines, you'll learn about, and hope for, a taste of some of the world's most sought-after wines. San Francisco Chronicle But this massive tome goes way beyond the vapid approach of so many such works, with tasty tidbits and inside information on a masterfully chosen list. The Star Tribune The list is not of the greatest wines or of authors' favorites; instead, it includes intriguing, historical, and influential wines. All of them can be purchased, although some are rare and expensive. Library Journal
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.