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HUGH JOHNSON - Hugh Johnson's Wine Companion

Title: Hugh Johnson's Wine Companion
Description: Mitchell Beazley, 1997. Gekartonneerd met stofomslag. Pp: 592. This new fifth edition of the "Wine Companion is the most up-to-date, comprehensive, authoritative, and easy-to-use source of information on the world's wines and winemakers. It presents a unique approach to wine procedures, combining detailed background information with practical advice on how to enjoy wine to the full. Extensively revised and updated by Stephen Brook, the book begins with an analysis of wine and how it is made, with all aspects - from vine to winery to cellar - covered in full. It explores the main grape varieties, indicating where they are grown, the wine styles they produce, and the effects of soil and climate on the character of the wine. At the heart of the book is an in-depth tour of the world's wine-growing countries and their wine regions, detailing the major producers, and revealing critical insight into the wine-growing and winemaking traditions of the estates themselves. To conclude is a practical section on enjoying wine, including how to serve and store wine, andmatching wine with food. With total sales of the fourth edition at over 200,000 copies, Hugh "Johnson's Wine Companion is clearly renowed for its astouding wealth of information. For the fifth edition, this information has been fully updated to include the latest developments in the world of wine. Hugh Johnson and Stephen Brook Provide refreshing insight into wine, leaving few questions about the subject unanswered - this is a true companion indeed. ISBN: 9781857322743. Cond./Kwaliteit: Redelijk.

Keywords: 9781857322743

Price: EUR 25.00 = appr. US$ 27.17 Seller: De Slegte
- Book number: 1837254

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