The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia
by Tom Stevenson, $50.00
This book's easy reference style and tremendous breadth of information make it an unrivaled source for both beginners and buffs.

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Authoritative, international and up-to-date, The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia is arranged geographically and combines maps and photographs with information on all wine-growing areas, profiles of distinguished producers and assessments of individual wines.

The author examines the viticultural history of each wine-making country, discussing its wine-producing regions and the current reputation of its wines. He analyzes the factors affecting the taste and quality of each region's wines before assessing its appellations, the individual wine producers, and the wines themselves.

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 and highlights those offering the best value. A "taste chart" explains how to identify the flavors in a wine, and 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 and again.

Other Wine Reference Books:
Christie's Wine Companion
The Wall Street Journal Guide to Wine
The Oxford Companion to Wine
The University Wine Course
Wine Taster's Secrets: The Consumer's Guide to Wine Tasting
Vino Italiano: The Regional Wines of Italy
The Wine Atlas of France & Traveler's Guide to the Vineyards
How to Buy Fine Wines: Practical Advice for the Investor & Connoisseur
How & Why to Build a Wine Cellar
Wines of Italy
Gambero Rosso

Hardcover, 11.22 by 8.88 inches, 600 pages

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