With more than 3,000 entries on every aspect of wine from vine
pests to specific grapes, this hefty tome has something for both the
seasoned connoisseur and novice alike. Edited by one of today's
premier wine columnists, the work covers all aspects of wine,
travelling back in time to early Greece to examine wine's role in
Dionysian revels, then returning to today's wine centers to explore
all aspects of wine appreciation. A full third of the book is
dedicated to specific wines and wine-producing regions. All those
technical terms you've heard and puzzled over at tastings are clearly
explained, making this the perfect reference for newcomers to the
world of oenology.
For the true connoisseur, The Oxford Companion offers detailed
information on the history of the vintner's art, as well as a plethora
of details on everything from climate effects on vine disease to the
function of the second malolactic fermentation. If you buy only one
wine book, this should be it.
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