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Author: Ray Walker Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1592408788 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 306
Book Description
An intoxicating memoir of an American who discovers a passion for French wine and gambles everything to chase a dream of owning a vineyard in Burgundy Ray Walker had a secure career in finance until a wine-tasting vacation ignited a passion he couldn’t stifle. He quit his job and moved to France to start a winery—with little money, limited command of the French language, and no winemaking experience. He immersed himself in the extraordinary history of Burgundy’s vineyards and began honing his skills. Ray shares his journey to secure the region’s most coveted grapes. The Road to Burgundy is a glorious celebration of finding one’s true path in life and taking a chance—whatever the odds.
Author: Ray Walker Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1592408788 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 306
Book Description
An intoxicating memoir of an American who discovers a passion for French wine and gambles everything to chase a dream of owning a vineyard in Burgundy Ray Walker had a secure career in finance until a wine-tasting vacation ignited a passion he couldn’t stifle. He quit his job and moved to France to start a winery—with little money, limited command of the French language, and no winemaking experience. He immersed himself in the extraordinary history of Burgundy’s vineyards and began honing his skills. Ray shares his journey to secure the region’s most coveted grapes. The Road to Burgundy is a glorious celebration of finding one’s true path in life and taking a chance—whatever the odds.
Author: Dennis Overstreet Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA) ISBN: 9780609805183 Category : Wine and wine making Languages : en Pages : 276
Book Description
Overstreet does not offer ratings, instead he provides guidelines for starting a wine collection and organizing a wine tasting at home or in a restaurant.
Author: Evan Dawson Publisher: Union Square & Co. ISBN: 1402789629 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 240
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New Yorks Finger Lakes is home to the countrys fastest-growing wine region, and each year millions of tourists spill into the tasting rooms of its wineries. Filled with fun and likable characters, Summer in a Glass brings this burgeoning area to life and captures its exciting diversity--from its immigrant German winemakers to its young, technically trained connoisseurs, from classic Rieslings to up-and-coming Cabernet Francs.
Author: Michael Schuster Publisher: Mitchell Beazley ISBN: 1784721344 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 224
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An authoritative and inspirational winetasting course, from one of the world's leading wine educators. 'Explains the mechanics of taste and tasting better than any book I've seen.' - Richard Ehrlich, Independent on Sunday Learn how to taste wine, with one of the world's leading wine educators. This book offers a particularly clear and precise means of teaching yourself how to taste and how to get more out of your wine, whatever your level. All the major grape varieties are explored, and their key characteristics in different regions. Ten practical tastings then cover core tasting techniques. Do you want to explore Dry Whites, for example, looking at 'Old World' versus 'New World' Sauvignon Blancs? Or investigate 'terroir' in a range of Bordeaux wines? Additional information on subjects such as Wines and Age and the impact of climate change complete the picture, making this book a powerful tool for understanding and appreciating wine at all levels.
Author: Marnie Old Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0744057078 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 651
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The ultimate course for wine lovers! Learn your sauvignon blanc from your chardonnay and your merlot from your grenache. Smell, swirl and taste your way to transforming from wine novice to expert. The pages of this wine book make a comprehensive, no-nonsense wine tasting course that covers every aspect of wine from grape to glass. Explore the nuances of your favorite red and white and discover new cultivars. Inside, you’ll find: • A dynamic course in understanding wine — through tasting and appreciation — with every subject given a high-impact visual treatment. • A structure that reflects how people approach wine — talking, tasting, and buying wine comes before exploring grape varieties and wine regions. • All key wine subjects are covered, shown and explained in an easy-to-understand way. • Themed tasting exercises are located throughout the book, encouraging readers to learn at their own pace. Follow expert wine advice in the latest edition of Wine: A Tasting Course. The updated text and refreshed design bring concepts to life like food and wine pairing, identifying the style spectrum, and distinguishing taste and smell. It explores fun wine facts and explodes myths, giving you everything you need to talk, taste and enjoy your favorite vintage. Can't smell honeysuckle in that glass of sauvignon blanc, or wondering which end of a bottle of chianti is the "nose?" With this immersive guide to all things wine, you'll soon become an expert. Pour over vibrant infographics and learn through “Did you know?” boxes as you try out a selection of taste tests, and get a handle on grape varieties and regions. This wine guide is a beautiful gift for the wine lover in your life, or the book for beginners you’ve been searching for to enjoy, understand and appreciate wine.
Author: Jon Bonné Publisher: Ten Speed Press ISBN: 039957980X Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 154
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There are few greater pleasures in life than enjoying a wonderful glass of wine. So why does finding and choosing one you like seem so stressful? Now, becoming a happier, more confident wine drinker is easy. The first step is to forget all the useless, needlessly complicated stuff the “experts” have been telling you. In The New Wine Rules, acclaimed wine writer Jon Bonné explains everything you need to know in simple, beautifully illustrated, easy-to-digest tidbits. And the news is good! For example: A wine’s price rarely reflects its quality. You can drink rosé any time of year. Don’t save a great bottle for anything more than a rainy day.
Author: Madeline Puckette Publisher: Avery ISBN: 1592408990 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 242
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"A hip, new guide to wine for the new generation of wine drinkers, from the sommelier creators of the award-wining site WineFolly.com"--Provided by publisher.
Author: Joe Roberts Publisher: Rockridge Press ISBN: 9781647390440 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 0
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Sip, savor, record, repeat—a wine journal for your wine-derful memories Uncorking a brand new bottle of wine and wafting in its flavorful aromas is a great experience—and tasting it is even better. With the Wine Taster’s Journal you won’t forget what you sample. Its pages will serve as your taste memory, allowing you to record your thoughts on the wines you love and the ones you don’t. This helpful wine journal also provides you with a list of the most frequently used adjectives in wine evaluation so you can identify that certain something you’re detecting in the aroma or flavor. There’s also space to make a note of your favorite bottles as well as wines recommended to you by other enthusiasts. This engaging wine journal includes: Tasting 101—Use the primer at the beginning of the wine journal to learn the basics of proper wine-tasting techniques. You’re judge & jury—Fill-ins and helpful prompts allow you to accurately capture your observations. Hope you’re hungry—The prompts also include a section to assess how the wine paired with your meal. Easy to use and portable, this wine journal helps you get the most out of wine tasting.
Author: Doug Paulding Publisher: ISBN: 9781441326362 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Chart your course through the world of wine! Learn to taste and rate wines with this guided journal. Includes a wine aroma wheel, prompts for tasting notes and details about vintage, price, producer, region, country, variety, when and where tasted, appearance, nose, taste, finish, and overall impression. By wine writer Doug Paulding. 192 pages. 4-1/4" wide x 5-3/4" high (10.8 cm wide x 14.6 cm high). Durable hardcover. Elastic band closure. Ribbon bookmark.
Author: Ray Walker
Author: Ray Walker
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