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A Wine Miscellany: A Jaunt Through the Whimsical World of Wine
Whether seeking a Château Pétrus, a Château d’Yquem, or just a decent bottle of the local vin de pays, anyone intrigued or enchanted by wine and its varied delights will find A Wine Miscellany the perfect accompaniment. Refreshingly light on the palate, it’s neither pompous nor patronizing but something else altogether–a fascinating and joyful jaunt through the world of vineyards, vinification, and glorious vintages.
Arranged and compiled as a true miscellany should be, with a deft sprinkling of facts and comments, observations and insights, A Wine Miscellany is that rarest of books–a perfect gift for the wine connoisseur and, for the newcomer to wine, an entertaining and informative introduction to the charm and marvel of all things vino.
Almost every aspect of the history, culture, business, and lore of wine makes a showing within these pages, as do some great stories never before encountered in the usual wine books. So, whether your passion is Claret, Burgundy, or Champagne, Old World or New, and whether you’re intrigued by the famous Mouton-Rothschild labels designed by leading artists or curious about the wines favored by (among others) Lord Byron, Shakespeare’s Falstaff, or the influential wine writer Robert Parker, A Wine Miscellany is this season’s finest vintage, and a pleasure to be savored for years to come.
Arranged and compiled as a true miscellany should be, with a deft sprinkling of facts and comments, observations and insights, A Wine Miscellany is that rarest of books–a perfect gift for the wine connoisseur and, for the newcomer to wine, an entertaining and informative introduction to the charm and marvel of all things vino.
Almost every aspect of the history, culture, business, and lore of wine makes a showing within these pages, as do some great stories never before encountered in the usual wine books. So, whether your passion is Claret, Burgundy, or Champagne, Old World or New, and whether you’re intrigued by the famous Mouton-Rothschild labels designed by leading artists or curious about the wines favored by (among others) Lord Byron, Shakespeare’s Falstaff, or the influential wine writer Robert Parker, A Wine Miscellany is this season’s finest vintage, and a pleasure to be savored for years to come.
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176 pages, Hardcover
First published October 13, 2005
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April 18, 2011
This one has sneaked in as I didn't expect to finish it before Game of Thrones.
This was a gift from my husband. I'd had a little look at a few bits and pieces but never actually read it. As it's the perfect 'titbit' book it was off the 'to read' shelf at last.
It contains many weird and wonderful wine facts. As well as many useful hints and tips for anyone interested in wine. You don't have to have a knowledge of wine to enjoy this book. In fact reading it could start you off with an interest in wine. If you do have an interest in wine I'd definitely recommend it.
It can be read as a book or used as a reference tool. There are more complex and full guides to wine out there. The joy of this is it's lightness and humour. If you like to know which wines literary characters prefer this is one for you.
This was a gift from my husband. I'd had a little look at a few bits and pieces but never actually read it. As it's the perfect 'titbit' book it was off the 'to read' shelf at last.
It contains many weird and wonderful wine facts. As well as many useful hints and tips for anyone interested in wine. You don't have to have a knowledge of wine to enjoy this book. In fact reading it could start you off with an interest in wine. If you do have an interest in wine I'd definitely recommend it.
It can be read as a book or used as a reference tool. There are more complex and full guides to wine out there. The joy of this is it's lightness and humour. If you like to know which wines literary characters prefer this is one for you.
April 8, 2014
A conglomeration of short essays and stories on wine and wine lore. From history, to consumption, to trivia, and every thing in between. Definitely for those into wine and history though!
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