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The first comprehensive book on Mexican wines published in English. Dimitri Tchelistcheff was technical director at Bodegas Santo Tomas, oldest winery in Baja. A historical Prologue is provided by Dr. Enrique Ferro. Each winery is described in an “Essentials” section listing location, contacts, size, production and winemaker. History, winemaker notes and vineyard and fermentation techniques are included along with tasting notes and suggested food matches. Chapters on Wine Terms, Grapes of Baja, Wine Festivals and Events assist the visitor, as well as sections on where to eat, rest and read more about this exciting region; plus how to get there and what to see in the wine producing valleys. Ideal for any wine enthusiast or armchair traveler.

About the Author
Ralph Amey teaches wine appreciation classes, leads wine tours in California and Mexico, and regularly writes articles on all aspects of wine. He holds a PhD in Chemistry and teaches at Occidental College in Los Angeles. A certified Wine Educator (CWE) and member of the Society of Wine Educators (SWE) for 20 years, Ralph Amey is a founding member of the SoCal Chapter of SWE, and is its current President.

“Estupendo libro.”

Book Description
With so many wines available, this jewel of a guide to wine is dedicated to all those who love a glass of wine but want to learn more about it and enjoy it more. It offers lessons on how to confront wine with confidence in all situations.

Esta pequeña guía está dedicado a todos que disfrutan una copa de vino y quieren llegar a comprenderlo y disfrutarlo aún más. Ofrece una explicación de cómo enfrentarse al vino con confianza en todo tipo de situaciones.

There are few pleasures more fulfilling than a fine glass of wine. From its fragrant bouquet and beautiful color to its elegant taste, wine is a delight to the senses in so many ways. Wine Enthusiast’s Little Book of Wine celebrates the great joy that wine brings through rich observations and memories from some of the world’s greatest thinkers, artists, and winemakers.

This small book of wisdom is sure to delight wine lovers everywhere.

About the Author
Wine Enthusiast Magazine is one of the world’s largest and most trusted sources of information on wine and spirits. Since its inception in 1988, the magazine has been bringing consumers wine news and reviews tailored to their needs.

When you visit the wine store, you can buy wine from every corner of the globe. The choice of wines grows apace as old grapes are grown in new places and newer varieties become widely available. So while today’s wine is still made according to ancient principles, today’s wine drinkers may need a little guidance to find the best bottles around. This easily digestible book contains all the guidance you need. Choosing Wine concentrates on the taste of wine; savoring and ejoying a glass with dinner, or sharing a bottle with friends. Award-winning wine expert Andrew Jefford begins with an overview of Grapes and Places, describing the major red and white grape varieties and the type of wines produced in different countries, so you know what to expect when reading a label. He then goes on to describe Wine Styles, from light reds to dry whites and dessert wines, including tips on which foods to well with each style. If you’re looking for a particular flavour, or want a bottle to complement a meal here are the answers–plus new ideas to encourage you to broaden your range. “Choosing Wine” has everything you need to discover the wonderful world of wine.

About the Author
Andrew Jefford has written on drink for the London Evening Standard, The Times, the Guardian, and Decanter and WINE magazines. Through his work for “‘Liquid Companion”‘ “‘The Food Program,”‘ and other programs on BBC Radio Four he has become a familiar voice on British radio. His books include 101 Things You Need To Know About Wine and The New France, and for Ryland Peters and Small, After-Dinner Drinks. He is currently preparing a book about the Scottish whisky island of Islay. Andrew has received five Glenfiddich Awards, four Lanson Awards, and a Sony Bronze award for radio work.

From the grape to the glass — a stylish, contemporary guide to experiencing the world of wine. Open the pages of this inspiring guide and you uncork the exciting world of wine. Award-winning wine writer Joanna Simon steers the reader through a tantalizing range of styles, grape varieties, and wine-producing regions and offers refreshingly down-to-earth advice on how to buy, taste, serve, and store wine for maximum enjoyment. Most of us would like to try a wider range of wines, but are reluctant to make an expensive mistake. Joanna Simon helps readers to experiment with confidence and taste new wines that are similar to those they already enjoy. So for instance, if you like Australian Chardonnay, you may also like white wines from Navarra in Spain, Chilean Semillon, or South African Chenin Blanc. Covering over 70 grape varieties, the typical flavors of key varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling are examined in depth. There are expert tips on buying, storing, and tasting wine along with advice on food and wine pairings, essential vintage charts, a glossary of terms, and a useful pronunciation guide. Sumptuous location photography of the vineyards, wineries, and cellars perfectly captures the miraculous process that turns the humble grape into something spectacular in the glass.
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About the Author
Joanna Simon is an award-winning wine correspondent, a successful author and broadcaster who contributes to several publications worldwide.
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Laurence A. Marschall, Natural History
“McGovern’s book will likely remain a standard in every serious wine-lover’s library for a long time.”

Review
Adam Gopnik New Yorker : A remarkable new book.

J. Madeleine Nash Time Magazine : No one is better qualified to sift through the widely scattered clues [to the origins of winemaking] than McGovern, a skilled scientific sleuth who wields the most powerful tools of modern chemistry in his search for the roots of ancient wines.

Laurence A. Marschall Natural History : A rich treasury of lore on viticulture. . . . McGovern’s book will likely remain a standard in every serious wine-lover’s library for a long time. To that achievement–and to glorious wine itself–let us raise our glasses high.

James C. Wright American Scientist : It takes nerve to tackle a subject as wide-ranging in chronology, geography and historical variability as the study of ancient viniculture, and it takes rhetorical flourish to make such a study riveting, informative and thought-provoking. Patrick McGovern has succeeded in doing just that. His Ancient Wine is a book to be highly recommended to lay and professional audiences alike.

Deborah Scoblionkov Philadelphia Inquirer : It’s obvious that McGovern has a passion for his research, and that his deep appreciation for wine is enhanced by his understanding of wine’s role in civilization. Wine lovers who also enjoy delving into wine’s rich history will find much to savor in this complex but intriguing book.

Toronto Star : The most fascinating scholarly wine book this year. . . . This is a tapestry woven from surviving cultural fragments and combines art, archeology, chemistry and gastronomy. It tracks the thread of wine through 8,000 years of human history and is not for the faint-hearted.

Roger Scruton New Statesman : This is a prodigiously learned book by a prodigiously learned man. . . . McGovern uses wine as a vehicle for exploring the reaches of ancient history, and for presenting some of the astonishing archeological discoveries that are still being made. . . . By the time we get to Persia, Greece and Rome it has become truly urgent, because it is now a story of civilizations and their clashes–the story in which we are still involved.

Harvey Finkel New England Wine Gazette : This book is clearly written, generously illustrated, and thoroughly indexed.

Book Description
This beautifully illustrated book reveals the painstaking methods and skills used to create one of Canadas most desired delicacies Icewine. Niagara Peninsula is renowned for the quality of its Icewine, and from Japan to Europe Icewine is synonymous with the highest level of luxury goods. Inniskillins Wines co-founder Donald Ziraldo takes readers on a personal tour through the amazing world of cool-climate viticulture and Icewine-making. Ziraldo draws on his insights and experience to bring to life what is an exacting science, an expressive art and an earthy celebration of regional terroir. The complex factors that determine a fine winesoil, grape varieties, pressing, cork quality, and the all important cold climate needed to produce Icewineare all colourfully presented in this handsome keepsake volume. This beautifully illustrated book reveals the painstaking methods and skills used to create one of Canadas most desired delicacies. Winemaker Karl Kaiser adds a chapter on the scientific aspects of Icewine making. Beautiful photographs complement more than 20 scrumptious recipes from the late, resident chef Izabela Kalabis that rely on Icewine as a main ingredient. Food and wine pairings provide the perfect finish for this luxurious volume, designed to immerse readers in the velvety smoothness of Canadas most precious beverage.