United by the common denominators of gender and professional calling, today's women of wine have traveled diverse paths to fulfill their passions. Written from a distinctly female viewpoint, Women of the Vine explores the stories of...
Wine and wine making
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Auteur:Brenner, DeborahSommaire: - Auteur:Phillips, RodSommaire:
Overwhelmed when you walk into the local wine store? Just trying to find that special gift for that special occasion? Looking for the perfect pairing for tonight's dinner? Or are you just tired of the same ol' same ol'?...
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Auteur:McCarthy, Ed, Ewing-Mulligan, MarySommaire:The #1 wine book—now updated! The art of winemaking may be a time-honored tradition dating back thousands of years, but today, wine is trendier and hotter than ever. Now, wine experts and authors Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan...
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Auteur:McCarthy, Ed, Ewing-Mulligan, Mary, Egan, MaryannSommaire:An all-inclusive, easy-to-use primer to all things wine Want to learn about wine, but don't know where to start? Wine All-In-One For Dummies provides comprehensive information about the basics of wine in one easy-to-understand volume....
- Auteur:Fadiman, AnneSommaire:
A new memoir by the celebrated essayist that explores her relationship with her father, a lover of wine In The Wine Lover's Daughter, Anne Fadiman examines-with all her characteristic wit and feeling-her relationship with her father,...
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Auteur:KNOX, ElizabethSommaire:A 19th century French winemaker is visited by a male angel and falls in love. The angel visits him once a year and the friendship leads to a triangle involving the winemaker's wife.
- Auteur:Wagner, PaulSommaire:
You don’t have to master the entire repertoire of grapes, techniques, ingredients, variations, and other components to truly appreciate the wine you’re drinking. Simply armed with the senses you already have, an expert guide, and a...
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Auteur:DAILEY, JanetSommaire:Kelly Douglas, sta per realizzare il sogno della sua vita: la anchorwoman di un telegiornale serale. Cenerentola dei nostri giorni, Kelly ha avuto un'infanzia infelice a Napa Valley: ha abbandonato un padre alcolizzato e violento...
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Auteur:Pambianchi, DanielSommaire:Kit Winemaking provides beginners with day-by-day instructions on making superlative kit wines, often undistinguishable from homemade ones crafted from grapes, or even commercial wines.The trend is clearthere is an increasing number of...
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Auteur:Andrews McMeel PublishingSommaire:"Whether wine is a nourishment, medicine or poison is a matter of dosage."—Paracelsus For the wine lover on your list, this clever collection entertains and reminds us that it's always time to drink wine. Lift a glass, kick back and...
- Auteur:Bosker, BiancaSommaire:
Professional journalist and amateur drinker Bianca Bosker didn't know much about wine--until she discovered an alternate universe where taste reigns supreme, a world of elite sommeliers who dedicate their lives to the pursuit of...
- Auteur:Quinn, KatieSommaire:
Katie Quinn spent months as an apprentice with some of Europe's most acclaimed experts to study the art and science of fermentation. Part artisanal survey, part travelogue, and part cookbook, this book provides a fascinating look...
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Auteur:McCarthy, Ed, Ewing-Mulligan, MarySommaire:Discover the nuances of California wines and increase your drinking pleasure Want to be a California wine connoisseur? This friendly guide gives you the knowledge you need to appreciate these fine wines, showing you how to taste them,...
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Auteur:McCarthy, Ed, Ewing-Mulligan, MarySommaire:Wine basics in a day? Easy. Wine can be an intimidating topic, but doesn't have to be—and this handy little guide gives you just what you need to buy and serve wine with confidence. Buying & Serving Wine In A Day For Dummies covers...
- Auteur:Priestly, MelissaSommaire:
With a history dating back to our early settlers, Canadian winemaking has truly come of age. Now more than 500 wineries offer highly praised vintages such as our famous icewines and recently developed exotic varietals: * The world's...
