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Author: Matt Kramer
Publisher: Sterling Epicure
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 334
ISBN-13: 9781402771644
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents a retrospective collection of essays and columns on wine, covering such topics as terroir, glassware, grapes and regions, and prominent figures in wine making.
Author: Matt Kramer
Publisher: Running Press
Published: 2006-10-03
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780762422302
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMatt Kramer, longtime Wine Spectator columnist and author of the classic Making Sense series of wine books, now turns his palate toward Italy. Though Italian wine is the most popular wine among consumers, it remains puzzling to most wine lovers who wouldn't know a Barolo from a Barbaresco. Though shrouded in mystery, Italian wine has some of the most exciting and affordable varieties being produced today. Kramer is a trusted companion in the wine store, telling his readers the essentials: which wines can't be missed, and which are safe to skip. Organized like a “Shopper's Guide,” this unique book offers the lowdown on the most dazzling wines in every price range-their regions, traditions, and which foods to match with them. With Kramer's trademark wit and intelligence, here is an invaluable tool to finding treasures in the local wine shop.
Author: Matt Kramer
Publisher: Quill
Published: 1993-01-01
Total Pages: 528
ISBN-13: 9780688128432
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCalled by Hugh Johnson "the best book yet written on Burgundy", this complete guide to the fascinating world of the wines of Burgundy is now available in paperback. Kramer also authored Making Sense of California Wine, a nominee for the IACP/Julia Child Award for Best Book on Wine, Beer, or Spirits in 1992.
Author: Matt Kramer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2015-08-04
Total Pages: 89
ISBN-13: 1604335696
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere's a world of words to describe wine, but only seven you need to know to understand it. Wine is one of the most written about beverages in our history, with dictionaries dedicated solely to the words and phrases used to describe it in the ever-expanding world of self-professed wine connoisseurs. Now, the "great demystifier of wine” (Booklist), highly acclaimed wine expert Matt Kramer, explains in a lucid, accessible and conversational style that there are only seven words that you really need to remember to enjoy wine with anyone.
Author: Matt Kramer
Publisher: Running Press
Published: 2003-08-06
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780762415793
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis new edition of Matt Kramer's classic guide to wine features a new preface and an all-new chapter that covers changes and advances in winemaking since first publication in 1989. The superbly written text explains everything an oenophile needs to know, including the creation and naming of wines, wine cellars, presentation and glassware, pairing wine with food, and much more. Kramer explores connoisseurship through the practical devices of "thinking wine" and "drinking wine," making for a most enjoyable and engrossing journey through one of life's most dependable pleasures.
Author: Mark A. Matthews
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Published: 2016-03-15
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 0520276957
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Matthews brings a scientist's skepticism and scrutiny to widely held ideas and beliefs about viticulture--often promulgated by people who have not tried to grow grapes for a living--and subjects them to critical examination: Is terroir primarily a marketing ploy that obscures our understanding of which environments really produce the best wine? Can grapevines that yield a high berry crop generate wines of high quality? What does it mean to have vines that are balanced or grapes that are fully mature? Do biodynamic practices violate biological principles? These and other questions will be addressed in a book that could alternatively be titled (in homage to a PUP bestseller) On Wine Bullshit"--Provided by publisher.
Author: Jamie Goode
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Published: 2013-02-12
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 0520275756
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNaturalness is a hot topic in the wine world. But what exactly is a natural wine? For this book, best-selling wine writer Jamie Goode has teamed up with winemaker and Master of Wine Sam Harrop to explore the wide range of issues surrounding authenticity in wine. Sam Harrop initially trained as a winemaker in New Zealand.
Author: Fritz Allhoff
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2009-02-09
Total Pages: 328
ISBN-13: 0470765771
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Wine & Philosophy, philosophers, wine critics, and winemakers share their passion for wine through well-crafted essays that explore wine’s deeper meaning, nature, and significance Joins Food & Philosophy and Beer & Philosophy in in the "Epicurean Trilogy Essays are organized thematically and written by philosophers, wine writers, and winemakers Chapters include, “The Art & Culture of Wine”; “Tasting & Talking about Wine”; “Wine & Its Critics”; “The Beauty of Wine”; “The Metaphysics of Wine”; and “The Politics & Economics of Wine” Accessible to a general audience while at the same time covering some serious philosophical ground Incorporates traditional areas of philosophical study, including philosophy of language, philosophy of perception, aesthetics, metaphysics, ethics and political philosophy A great complimentary text to any guided-tour visit to the Napa Valley or other wineries
Author: Carlo DeVito
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 9780813533124
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe only comprehensive, up-to-date guide to wineries of the eastern United States! Look out Napa Valley. From Maine to Virginia, a surprising number of vintners are producing impressive wines worthy of a celebratory toast. Or two. Once thought to be a region dominated by quaint farm wines, the eastern U.S. now boasts a number of highly coveted wines. Pinot Noirs and Merlots, Rieslings and Gewürztraminers are being bottled all along the Atlantic, so even the most discriminating wine drinker can find something to please the palate. Here is the only comprehensive, up-to-date directory to nearly 300 wineries across New England and the mid-Atlantic. Wineries in thirteen states are covered: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. Invaluable as both a buying and touring guide, East Coast Wineries offers insights into the winemaking world and puts the reviews of the experts at your fingertips. Features include: A short history of the winery A listing of wines offered by that winery, plus recommended buys Reviews by wine experts from major newspapers, magazines, and journals Directions and hours of operation A listing of annual wine festivals and other special events Whether you're a wine connoisseur or a beginner, East Coast Wineries is the book to read. Cheers!
Author: Jon Bonné
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: 2013-11-05
Total Pages: 306
ISBN-13: 1607743019
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA comprehensive guide to the must-know wines and producers of California's "new generation," and the story of the iconoclastic young winemakers who have changed the face of California viniculture in recent years. The New California Wine is the untold story of the California wine industry: the young, innovative producers who are rewriting the rules of contemporary winemaking; their quest to express the uniqueness of California terroir; and the continuing battle to move the state away from the overly-technocratic, reactionary practices of its recent past. Jon Bonné writes from the front lines of the California wine revolution, where he has access to the fascinating stories, philosophies, and techniques of top producers. Part narrative, part authoritative purchasing reference, The New California Wine is a necessary addition to any wine lover's bookshelf.
