The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Reference Guide to the Wines of the World
Stevenson, Tom; Forward by Serena Sutcliffe, Director of Sotheby's International Wine Department
Language: English
Published by Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc., New York, 1997
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As-new hardcover, 1st American edition (1987) w/ full no. line showing 1st printing, as-new mylar-protected jacket w/ uniformly clipped inside flyleaf corners, immaculate smooth-cut text-block exterior, superb library-durable Burgundy linen-over-boards cover w/ titles handsomely gold-engraved on front panel & spine, as-new sewn binding w/ tight signatures & w/ Burgundy-gold-checked cloth bands at spine-caps, pristine interior handsomely printed on excellent gloss-laminated paper * Richly illustrated throughout w/ full color photographs, wine labels, & maps * 8.74" x 11.12" x 1.62", 2.42 kg, 600 pp. * More than 4,000 appellations & wine styles described & almost 2,000 producers profiled, from the great French chateaux to the best wineries of the New World * Authoritative, international & up-to-date, the geographically organized "New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia" is combines nearly 100 detailed maps w/ information on all wine-growing areas, profiles of top producers & assessments of individual wines. The book's easy-reference style & tremendous breadth of information make it an unrivaled source of wine information for both beginners & wine buffs. Distinguished wine authority Tom Stevenson examines the viticultural history of each wine-making country, discussing its wine-producing regions & the current reputation of its wines. He analyzes the factors affecting the taste & quality of each region's wines (location, aspect, soil, micro-climates, grape varieties, & methods of viticulture & vinification) before assessing its appellations, the individual wine producers (chateaux or wineries) & of course the wines themselves. Tom Stevenson provides practical guidelines on wine tasting, while an "author's choice" chart at the end of each section lists the very best wines. A star-rating system identifies the finest producers & highlights those offering the best value. A taste chart explains how to identify the flavors in a wine & a troubleshooter's guide spots common wine flaws. Whether you are a newcomer wanting to explore the pleasures of wine or a wine enthusiast looking for inspiration, "The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia" is the book to consult again & again. * SHIPPING: MNEMOSYNE carefully wraps, labels & custom-packages this EXCELLENT copy for FREE domestic shipment via USPS MEDIA MAIL (or USPS PRIORITY MAIL for a below-cost additional fee) & to all international destinations via Mandatory USPS PRIORITY INTERNATIONAL AIRMAIL at rates on request.…
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- Title
- The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Reference Guide to the Wines of the World
- Author
- Stevenson, Tom; Forward by Serena Sutcliffe, Director of Sotheby's International Wine Department
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc., New York
- Publication year
- 1997
- Condition
- As New
- Dust jacket
- As New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0789420791
- ISBN 13
- 9780789420794
- Illustrator
- Richly illustrated throughout w/ full color photographs, wine labels, & maps
- Edition
- 1st American Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 2.42 kilograms
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