Hugh Johnson's Wine Companion
- ISBN-10
- 1857322746
- ISBN-13
- 9781857322743
- Series
- Hugh Johnson's Wine Companion
- Category
- Viticulture
- Pages
- 592
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997
- Author
- Hugh Johnson
Description
This new fifth edition of the "Wine Companion is the most up-to-date, comprehensive, authoritative, and easy-to-use source of information on the world's wines and winemakers. It presents a unique approach to wine procedures, combining detailed background information with practical advice on how to enjoy wine to the full. Extensively revised and updated by Stephen Brook, the book begins with an analysis of wine and how it is made, with all aspects - from vine to winery to cellar - covered in full. It explores the main grape varieties, indicating where they are grown, the wine styles they produce, and the effects of soil and climate on the character of the wine. At the heart of the book is an in-depth tour of the world's wine-growing countries and their wine regions, detailing the major producers, and revealing critical insight into the wine-growing and winemaking traditions of the estates themselves. To conclude is a practical section on enjoying wine, including how to serve and store wine, andmatching wine with food. With total sales of the fourth edition at over 200,000 copies, Hugh "Johnson's Wine Companion is clearly renowed for its astouding wealth of information. For the fifth edition, this information has been fully updated to include the latest developments in the world of wine. Hugh Johnson and Stephen Brook Provide refreshing insight into wine, leaving few questions about the subject unanswered - this is a true companion indeed.
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 1987
- 544 pages
- Paperback
- -
-
- 1983
- 544 pages
- Paperback
- -
-
- 1983
- 544 pages
- Paperback
- -
-
- 2009-09-15
- 672 pages
- Paperback
- Mitchell Beazley
Similar books
-
World Atlas Of Wine- 4th Edition
By Hugh JohnsonWorld Atlas Of Wine- 4th Edition
-
The Wine Taster's Guide to Europe
By Anthony HoggThe Wine Taster's Guide to Europe
-
Guide to Visiting Vineyards
By Anthony HoggIncludes sections on spirits and on areas outside Europe.
-
American Winescapes: The Cultural Landscapes of America's Wine Country
By Gary L. PetersWhere viticulture is successful it transforms the local landscape into a combination of agriculture, industry, and tourism. This book demystifies viticulture in a way that helps th
-
Wine book: an accessible, informative guide to the changing world of wine
By Jonathan PedleyThe state's historic vineyard region is the Swan Valley , just upriver from Perth . However , the extremely high temperatures experienced in the Swan sent people south in search of cooler climate areas . The Margaret River is now well ...
-
The Science of Wine: From Vine to Glass
By Jamie Goode"The Science of Wine does an outstanding job of integrating 'hard' science about wine with the emotional aspects that make wine appealing.
-
Growing Vines to Make Wines
By Nick PoulterThis book is a fully updated amalgamation of two previously published titles - Growing Vines (1972) and Wines from your Vines (1974).
-
The Finest Wines of Tuscany and Central Italy: A Regional and Village Guide to the Best Wines and Their Producers
By Nicolas BelfrageThis book is part of Aurum’s prestigious Finest Wines series whose books on Wines of Champagne, Bordeaux and Rioja have received acclaim at the Louis Roederer Wine Writers Awards, André Simon Awards and the Gourmand Wine Book Awards.
-
Viticulture: An Introduction to Commercial Grape Growing for Those in the Wine-trade, Students Taking the WSET Diploma and Master of...
By Stephen SkeltonRoses and vines Roses are often planted at the ends of rows and whilst today they are purely decorative, roses did ... would also be the same conditions that would cause vines to become infected with mildew, but 10-14 days in advance.