Wine
Julie Arkell(Author)
Collins (Publisher)
Published on 3. April 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-00-720468-7 (ISBN)
Description
A one-stop guide to all the know-how, insider tips and inspiration you need to know about wine. Want to know how wine is made and learn about different grape varieties? Need to know how to taste wine and select the right wine for the right occasion? Want to know how to start your own wine cellar? Full of easy-to-follow expert advice, this introductory handbook provides lots of practical information on all aspects of understanding, choosing and tasting wine, including: how wine is made; how to recognize different flavours; practical tasting techniques; characteristics of different white, red, rose, sparkling, dessert and fortified wines; choosing wines; where to buy wine; how to store wine; starting your own cellar; entertaining with wine; and wine and health. Don't hesitate any longer. Get "Need to Know? - Wine" and enjoy becoming an expert wine-taster.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Illustrations
250 col illus, With index
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Weight
405 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-720468-7 (9780007204687)
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Person
Julie Arkell enjoyed a successful career in the wine trade prior to becoming a respected wine and food writer, lecturer and broadcaster. She has written for a variety of national newspapers and food and drink publications, including The Daily Telegraph, The Daily Express, The Sunday Express magazine, and Decanter magazine, and is a regular presenter for the BBC. She was the Wine Manager of The Sunday Times Wine Club and is currently Wine Correspondent for Sainsbury's food and drink magazine and the writer for Penfolds Privilege Wine Club.