Enjoying Wine: A Complete Guide to Understanding, Choosing and Drinking Wine

Enjoying Wine: A Complete Guide to Understanding, Choosing and Drinking Wine

by Chris Losh (Author)

Synopsis

This book will demystify the wine list and introduce you to a world of discovery and enjoyment. Chris Losh starts by explaining how factors such as soil and climate affect how grape juice develops into wine, and explains how to decode wine labels. He then takes you around the winemaking world from Australia to California. Grape Varieties, from Merlot to Muscat, are explored, then a chapter on Choosing Wine matches wine to specific occasions and styles of cuisine. Finally, Chris offers essential advice on Practicalities, from storing and serving to identifying wine faults. He also describes how to set up your own fun winetasting at home to improve your tasting skills.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 64
Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
Published: 01 Sep 2006

ISBN 10: 1845972376
ISBN 13: 9781845972370

Media Reviews
Decanter, BBC Good Food, Observer Food Monthly, Daily Telegraph, Wine International, Sainsbury's The Magazine, Waitrose Food Illustrated, Food & Travel.
Author Bio
Chris Losh is a former editor of Wine & Spirit International and Wine Magazine. He contributes to both titles and also writes for Square Meal, the Daily Telegraph and Food and Travel magazine. His books include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pick the Right Wine Every Time, all Ryland Peters & Small. He lives in West Sussex.