The Penguin Book Of Wines
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
For anyone who has ever stood before a wine rack — bewildered by labels, uncertain of vintages, and unsure of what to pour — Allan Sichel's authoritative guide cuts through the confusion with elegance and precision. The Penguin Book of Wines presents a comprehensive tour of the world's wine-producing regions, detailing the characteristics of individual wines, the science of viticulture, and the art of selecting the right bottle for any occasion. Written with the clarity and accessibility that defines the best of Penguin's reference titles, Sichel — himself a distinguished figure in the wine trade — instructs the reader not merely on what to drink, but on how to truly understand and appreciate what is in the glass. Drawing on decades of professional expertise, Sichel grounds his guidance in both the practical and the pleasurable, arguing that a well-informed palate is within reach of every reader. The prose is unfussy and direct, yet never dry, carrying with it the quiet confidence of a sommelier who knows his cellar intimately. Covering everything from Bordeaux to Burgundy, from German Rieslings to fortified wines, this classic reference remains one of the most trusted introductions to viniculture ever published in paperback — a book that rewards both the curious beginner and the seasoned enthusiast with something new on every page.
Author: Allan Sichel
Format: Paperback
Genre: Cookery
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
For anyone who has ever stood before a wine rack — bewildered by labels, uncertain of vintages, and unsure of what to pour — Allan Sichel's authoritative guide cuts through the confusion with elegance and precision. The Penguin Book of Wines presents a comprehensive tour of the world's wine-producing regions, detailing the characteristics of individual wines, the science of viticulture, and the art of selecting the right bottle for any occasion. Written with the clarity and accessibility that defines the best of Penguin's reference titles, Sichel — himself a distinguished figure in the wine trade — instructs the reader not merely on what to drink, but on how to truly understand and appreciate what is in the glass. Drawing on decades of professional expertise, Sichel grounds his guidance in both the practical and the pleasurable, arguing that a well-informed palate is within reach of every reader. The prose is unfussy and direct, yet never dry, carrying with it the quiet confidence of a sommelier who knows his cellar intimately. Covering everything from Bordeaux to Burgundy, from German Rieslings to fortified wines, this classic reference remains one of the most trusted introductions to viniculture ever published in paperback — a book that rewards both the curious beginner and the seasoned enthusiast with something new on every page.