
Wines of the World
DK(Author)
DK (Publisher)
Published on 1. September 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
688 pages
978-1-4053-4183-7 (ISBN)
Description
International wine experts bring the wine cellar of the world to your home
Follow the story of wine, from ancient to modern times and learn the process of making it today. You'll explore the flavours and characteristics of grape varieties and styles and discover all about wine making.
From Alsace and Western Australia to the Valle d'Aosta and Stellenbosch, hop on a round-the-world tour of major wine-growing regions and explore the top thirty-five.You'll visit famous vineyards and wine producers, learn about the great wines of each region and take six tours from Burgundy to the Napa Valley.
Packed with information on local foods, festivals and interesting places to visit as well as practical tips on buying, storing and serving wine, reading labels and making sense of jargon.
Follow the story of wine, from ancient to modern times and learn the process of making it today. You'll explore the flavours and characteristics of grape varieties and styles and discover all about wine making.
From Alsace and Western Australia to the Valle d'Aosta and Stellenbosch, hop on a round-the-world tour of major wine-growing regions and explore the top thirty-five.You'll visit famous vineyards and wine producers, learn about the great wines of each region and take six tours from Burgundy to the Napa Valley.
Packed with information on local foods, festivals and interesting places to visit as well as practical tips on buying, storing and serving wine, reading labels and making sense of jargon.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Product notice
Flexible plastic/vinyl cover
Dimensions
Height: 218 mm
Width: 134 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
980 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4053-4183-7 (9781405341837)
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