The Art of Decanting
The Art of Decanting

Author: Sandra Jordan

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2006-10-26

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780811856799

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Wine is much more than a beverage to be enjoyedit's an experience that has a culture all its own. The Art of Decanting explores these rituals, tracing the evolution of wine presentation and its rich lore. Author Sandra Jordan, of Sonoma's acclaimed Jordan wines, unearths unusual practices in wine history and sifts through centuries of rituals and accoutrements such as wine furniture, vessels, corks, corkscrews, glassware, and specifically decanters, to demystify their modern interpretations and explain how they are properly used today. With a handy entertaining guide that brings all the information into a practical light, The Art of Decanting and a bottle of wine will transform the most casual of gatherings into an evening to remember.

Simply Spaced
Simply Spaced

Author: Monica Leed

Publisher: Rock Point

Published: 2019-10-08

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 1631066072

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Simply Spaced is your step-by-step guide for clearing clutter and styling a beautiful home that aligns with your passion and purpose. Broken into projects by room, across a “year of clear,” the 3-step method dispels the myth that you can’t learn to be organized. Simply Spaced teaches you to think like a professional organizer. Learn to simplify like a pro by implementing the fail-safe method to declutter any space, keeping only what you love, need, and use. Streamline your home and take back control by optimizing space with strategic storage. And finally, style your home to inspire creativity and connection. Monica Leed, CEO and owner of Simply Spaced, will reshape how you think about your home and belongings. Her practical tips make getting organized desirable, achievable, and sustainable. She’s made this all possible through a belief that simplicity and order create the mental and physical space we all need to thrive. Complete with checklists and tear-out worksheets, Monica shares her best advice on how to create a home that “rises up to meet you.” Each chapter includes: 5 clutter culprits 5 pro tips to combat clutter 15 things to let go of now Style tips for every room From kitchens and closets to kids’ spaces and storage, Monica will inspire you to conquer one room at a time, overcoming overwhelm and organizing it all. The Simply Spaced method, born from the LA-based professional organizing service and lifestyle company Simply Spaced, has helped countless clients tap into their creativity for profound change. Get ready to be inspired as you clear the physical and mental clutter that’s been holding you back from living your best life. It all starts at home.

Hugh Johnson's How to Enjoy Your Wine
Hugh Johnson's How to Enjoy Your Wine

Author: Hugh Johnson

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 0684864193

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From the world-renowned premier wine connoisseur comes this newly revised and updated edition of "Hugh Johnson's How to Enjoy Your Wine." With the wit and panache that have made him the world's favorite wine writer, Hugh Johnson offers peerless advice on how to choose the right wine for the right meal -- every time. In this classic in the field -- perfect for novices and oenophiles alike -- you will learn the finer points of * Opening bottles with grace * Storing bottles conveniently * Decanting and serving * Judging wine for flavor and quality * And much more! Illustrated with dozens of brand-new color photos, "Hugh Johnson's How to Enjoy Your Wine" is as bubbly as a delicious champagne, yet as full-bodied as the finest burgundy.

The Photograph and Ambrotype Manual: a Practical Treatise on the Art of Taking Positive and Negative Photographs on Paper and Glass
The Photograph and Ambrotype Manual: a Practical Treatise on the Art of Taking Positive and Negative Photographs on Paper and Glass

Author: Nathan G. Burgess

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-04-29

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 3382320711

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1859. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Diary of a Winetaster
Diary of a Winetaster

Author: Harry Waugh

Publisher: Crown

Published: 1972

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9780812902860

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"This volume embodies the notes kept during two years of visits and tastings in the French and California vineyards and cellars. The French wines are mainly the clarets of Bordeaux and red wines of Burgundy and the California wines are of the same varieties with some white wines included".--BOOKJACKET.

Sniffing the Cork
Sniffing the Cork

Author: Judy Beardsall

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2010-05-11

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 0743453948

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From the warm and funny perspective of nationally known wine expert Judy Beardsall, Sniffing the Cork: And Other Wine Myths Demystified shares tips that will help you cut through the snobbish opinions of clerks and waiters to find wine you truly enjoy for all occasions. After twenty years in the wine business, trailblazer Judy Beardsall shares her passion with the world through this entertaining guide to all things wine and why it should be savored, not sipped. Perfect for those intimidated by wine and connoisseurs alike, Beardsall takes readers on a tour of the wine world, offering guidance that will help anyone understand what to look for, what to spend, and how to communicate when purchasing wine. Readers will as find answers to the myths surrounding the wine world, such as why you should not sniff the cork, as well as the secrets to understanding “winespeak,” the nutritional and therapeutic benefits of wine, the keys to properly serving, storing, and collecting wine, and multiple suggestions of affordable wines—perfect for both connoisseurs and those daunted by wine shops and wine lists.

Knack Wine Basics
Knack Wine Basics

Author: Alan Boehmer

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2009-10-14

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0762758384

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For those new to wine or for dabblers who could use some help deciphering foreign labels, Knack Wine Basics brings unprecedented clarity to the world of the world’s most ubiquitous libation. By a California-based expert—and including 400 full-color photos, ten recipes, and twelve maps—it covers everything from how to read a label to entertaining with wine; ordering and serving wine; food and wine pairings; cooking with wine; profiles of red, white, rose, and sparkling wine; wine from all regions of the world; and how to interpret wine ratings.