The Wine Bible by MacNeil, Karen

ISBN: 0761180834

Author: MacNeil, Karen

Condition: new

No one can describe a wine like Karen MacNeil.Comprehensive, entertaining, authoritative, and endlessly interesting, The Wine Bible is a lively course from an expert teacher, grounding the reader deeply in the fundamentals-vine-yards and varietals, climate and terroir, the nine attributes of a wines greatness-while layering on tips, informative asides, anecdotes, definitions, photographs, maps, labels, and recommended bottles. Discover how to taste with focus and build a wine-tasting memory. The reason behind Champagnes bubbles. Italy, the place the ancient Greeks called the land of wine. An oak barrels effect on flavor. Sherry, the worlds most misunderstood and underappreciated wine. How to match wine with food-and mood.Plus everything else you need to know to buy, store, serve, and enjoy the worlds most captivating beverage.

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