Port and the Douro (The Infinite Ideas Classic Wine Library) - Softcover

Richard Mayson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1908984627 ISBN 13: 9781908984623

Publisher: Infinite Ideas Limited, 2016

Synopsis

Fully revised and updated in its second edition, Port and the Douro recounts the fascinating history of the Port region and explores the vineyards, grape varieties, and the many styles of port available. It describes all aspects of the beverage’s production, and includes a directory of producers, as well as details about the key vintages. Expert Richard Mayson also examines the prospects for port in the 21st century.

About this title

About the Author

Richard Mayson is an award-winning wine writer and an authority on Portuguese wine. A lecturer and consultant, he writes for Decanter, Wine International and The World of Fine Wine and is a contributor to the Oxford Companion to Wine and Larousse Encyclopaedia of Wine. His books include Portugal's Wine and Winemakers and The Wines and Vineyards of Portugal. He is Chair of the Decanter World Wine Awards for Port and Madeira Wine and the owner of a vineyard in the Alto Alentejo region. Leo Duff was born in Belfast and studied Illustration at Brighton College of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. She is currently Course Director of MA Drawing as Process at Kingston University, Surrey, England.

Review

"A book in the image of Port Wine, delicious." * Blend, The Online Wine Magazine * "Richard's tone remains down-to-earth despite his obvious authority and knowledge when it comes to this wine region. This is a book that offers much that is new and I'm delighted that I will be able to have it to hand when I next open a bottle." -- Chris Kissak * thewinedoctor.com * "The new edition of 2013 is far superior to all editions that have gone before and in my view is beyond any doubt 'The Bible of Port Wine'." * Books about Port * "The only book on port and the Douro worth having." * jancisrobinson.com *

Edition details

• Publisher: Infinite Ideas Limited
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908984627
• ISBN 13: 9781908984623
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 318