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- ISBN
- 9780198661597
- Book Title
- Oxford Companion to Wine
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 10.1 in
- Publication Year
- 1994
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 2.5 in
- Genre
- Family & Relationships, Cooking
- Topic
- Beverages / Alcoholic / Wine, General
- Item Weight
- 105.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.9 in
- Number of Pages
- 1102 Pages
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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0198661592
ISBN-13
9780198661597
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66687
Product Key Features
Book Title
Oxford Companion to Wine
Number of Pages
1102 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Beverages / Alcoholic / Wine, General
Publication Year
1994
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Family & Relationships, Cooking
Format
Hardcover
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Item Height
2.5 in
Item Weight
105.5 Oz
Item Length
10.1 in
Item Width
7.9 in
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Reviews
Acclaim for The Oxford Companion to Wine : "Jancis Robinson has become the Julia Child of wine."-- Newsday "This giant tome is likely to become 'the' standard reference for wine for the whole wide world.... It really does cover it all and in depth. If you were going to have a one book wine library, this would have to be it."-- The Wine Trader "Easily the most complete compendium of wine knowledge assembled in modern times."-- The New York Times "A required reference for anyone who is serious about wine."--Frank J. Prial, The New York Times "One of the definitive reference books on the subject."--Anthony Dias Blue "I heartily recommend this book as the cornerstone of any wine library and guarantee it will engance your wine appreciation for many years to come."-- W.I.N.E. Monitor "This may be the most important book on wine to appear in the past 20 years....The very existence of this book stands as evidence of the significance of wine in our culture....This volume will enhance the usefulness of every other wine book by providing authoritative explanations of the nuts and bolts that others treat only in passing."-- The Washington Post, 'The Oxford Companion to Wine, edited by Jancis Robinson, is not just an extraordinarily well informed compendium of oenological data, it is a status symbol among wine cognoscenti, one of a handful of "must have" books for those who take their interest in wine that step further ... an oracularsource par excellence ... Information is presented in a typically academic, yet still warm and 'human' style.'Harold Heckle, The Tablet, "....satisfies on all accounts: it is full-bodied in scope, crisp in style, with a lingering complex finish of intriguing details." Canadian Voices (12/94), "This book is a fine addition to anyone's wine library. I would gofurther and say that if you can have only one wine book, this one will do verynicely indeed." Montreal Gazette (17/12/94), "...clearly destined to become a reference standard for the industry. Inshort, it's a must have bible for wine nuts." Vancouver Sun (7/12/94), 'Beautifully illustrated, with alphabetical contributions from over 80 worldwide experts, here is everything you ever wanted to know about the subject, and more.'Christie Hickman. Midweek. Dec '94, 'the most impressive wine book ever published ... all wine enthusiasts would love to have a copy'The Sunday Tribune (Dublin), 'Edited by a lively and distinguished wine writer, this is a welcome addition to the Oxford Companion series.'Good Book Guide, January 1995, "The only people who use wine as a social weapon are the ones who don'tknow much about it." Jancis Robinson, quoted in Canadian Press (7/11/94), 'a rich, enthusiastic celebration ... of the ancient people-centred artsof viticulture'Valentine Cunningham, The Observer, Acclaim for The Oxford Companion to Wine: "Jancis Robinson has become the Julia Child of wine."--Newsday "This giant tome is likely to become 'the' standard reference for wine for the whole wide world.... It really does cover it all and in depth. If you were going to have a one book wine library, this would have to be it."--The Wine Trader "Easily the most complete compendium of wine knowledge assembled in modern times."--The New York Times "A required reference for anyone who is serious about wine."--Frank J. Prial, The New York Times "One of the definitive reference books on the subject."--Anthony Dias Blue "I heartily recommend this book as the cornerstone of any wine library and guarantee it will engance your wine appreciation for many years to come."--W.I.N.E. Monitor "This may be the most important book on wine to appear in the past 20 years....The very existence of this book stands as evidence of the significance of wine in our culture....This volume will enhance the usefulness of every other wine book by providing authoritative explanations of the nuts and bolts that others treat only in passing."--The Washington Post, "...clearly destined to become a reference standard for the industry. In short, it's a must have bible for wine nuts." Vancouver Sun (7/12/94), "The only people who use wine as a social weapon are the ones who don't know much about it." Jancis Robinson, quoted in Canadian Press (7/11/94), Acclaim for The Oxford Companion to Wine: "Jancis Robinson has become the Julia Child of wine."--Newsday"This giant tome is likely to become 'the' standard reference for wine for the whole wide world.... It really does cover it all and in depth. If you were going to have a one book wine library, this would have to be it."--The Wine Trader"Easily the most complete compendium of wine knowledge assembled in modern times."--The New York Times"A required reference for anyone who is serious about wine."--Frank J. Prial, The New York Times"One of the definitive reference books on the subject."--Anthony Dias Blue"I heartily recommend this book as the cornerstone of any wine library and guarantee it will engance your wine appreciation for many years to come."--W.I.N.E. Monitor"This may be the most important book on wine to appear in the past 20 years....The very existence of this book stands as evidence of the significance of wine in our culture....This volume will enhance the usefulness of every other wine book by providing authoritative explanations of the nuts and bolts that others treat only in passing."--The Washington Post, Acclaim forThe Oxford Companion to Wine: "Jancis Robinson has become the Julia Child of wine."--Newsday "This giant tome is likely to become 'the' standard reference for wine for the whole wide world.... It really does cover it all and in depth. If you were going to have a one book wine library, this would have to be it."--The Wine Trader "Easily the most complete compendium of wine knowledge assembled in modern times."--The New York Times "A required reference for anyone who is serious about wine."--Frank J. Prial,The New York Times "One of the definitive reference books on the subject."--Anthony Dias Blue "I heartily recommend this book as the cornerstone of any wine library and guarantee it will engance your wine appreciation for many years to come."--W.I.N.E. Monitor "This may be the most important book on wine to appear in the past 20 years....The very existence of this book stands as evidence of the significance of wine in our culture....This volume will enhance the usefulness of every other wine book by providing authoritative explanations of the nuts and bolts that others treat only in passing."--The Washington Post, "A terrific book for the person who is just starting to get really serious, or for the veteran who needs a handy reference." Hamilton Spectator (5/11/94), 'Beautifully illustrated, with alphabetical contributions from over 80worldwide experts, here is everything you ever wanted to know about the subject,and more.'Christie Hickman. Midweek. Dec '94, "A terrific book for the person who is just starting to get reallyserious, or for the veteran who needs a handy reference." Hamilton Spectator(5/11/94), 'the most impressive wine book ever published ... all wine enthusiastswould love to have a copy'The Sunday Tribune (Dublin), 'a rich, enthusiastic celebration ... of the ancient people-centred arts of viticulture'Valentine Cunningham, The Observer, "This is the ultimate book about all wines and anything else you mightever want to know about it....a great reference book to be kept through theyears." Daily Gleaner (31/10/94), 'the most impressive wine book ever published ... all wine enthusiastswould love to have a copy.'The Sunday Tribune (Dublin), "This is the ultimate book about all wines and anything else you might ever want to know about it....a great reference book to be kept through the years." Daily Gleaner (31/10/94), "This book is a fine addition to anyone's wine library. I would go further and say that if you can have only one wine book, this one will do very nicely indeed." Montreal Gazette (17/12/94), 'a rich, enthusiastic celebration ... of the ancient people-centred artsof viticulture.'Valentine Cunningham, The Observer, 'The Oxford Companion to Wine, edited by Jancis Robinson, is not just anextraordinarily well informed compendium of oenological data, it is a statussymbol among wine cognoscenti, one of a handful of "must have" books for thosewho take their interest in wine that step further ... an oracular source parexcellence ... Information is presented in a typically academic, yet still warmand 'human' style.'Harold Heckle, The Tablet, "...a magnificent book. Jancis Robinson's superb editing makes it atreasure-trove of wine lore." Edmonton Journal (4/12/94), "....satisfies on all accounts: it is full-bodied in scope, crisp instyle, with a lingering complex finish of intriguing details." Canadian Voices(12/94), 'Edited by a lively and distinguished wine writer, this is a welcomeaddition to the Oxford Companion series.'Good Book Guide, January 1995, "...a magnificent book. Jancis Robinson's superb editing makes it a treasure-trove of wine lore." Edmonton Journal (4/12/94)
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
641.2/2
Synopsis
Edited by award-winning wine writer Jancis Robinson, and with over 3,000 alphabetically-listed entries and a distinguished team of more than seventy international contributors, The Oxford Companion to Wine offers unrivalled coverage of wine in all its aspects: historical, geographical, social, scientific, and cultural. As well as authoritative entries on wine-making, wine appreciation, and the wine trade the book also offers both amateur and professional wine enthusiasts an enormous body of fascinating background information - from Dionysian revels in ancient Greece to Prohibition in 1920s America; from decanters, corkscrews, and glasses to soil types, pruning, and labelling. If you have a question about wine, The Oxford Companion to Wine will almost certainly have an answer. Illustrated with hundreds of photographs and drawings, here is the ultimate wine reference book for anyone who wishes to enhance their enjoyment and knowledge of what Ernest Hemingway called 'one of the most civilized things in the world'., There has never been a book like The Oxford Companion to Wine . From the novice to the connoisseur, wine lovers will be enlightened, informed and enchanted by this delightful one-volume guide to the world of wine. Beautifully designed and unrivalled in its scope, it is edited under the keen supervision of Jancis Robinson, heralded by The Wine Advocate as "perhaps the most gifted of all wine writers writing today," and one of the few journalists to pass the notoriously difficult Master of Wine exams. Going deeper than traditional buyer's guides and wine atlases, the Companion sought out contributions and advice from more than 70 authorities from around the world, including more than a dozen Masters of Wine. Its 3,000 alphabetically arranged entries range from brief entries--What is a blanc de noirs ? Where is Chateau Latour?--to fascinating longer essays on the intricacies of wine scoring, wine aging, and the nuances of judging a wine's color, aroma and flavor. The sumptuous illustrations include 32 stunning full color plates and 31 maps of every major wine region. As readable as it is comprehensive, the Companion recognizes wine in all its many roles--as a commercial commodity, as a complex and subtle work of art, and, of course, as a source of great pleasure. Ranging from Abruzzi and armagnac to Zimbabwe and Zinfandel, from Dionysian revels in ancient Greece to today's leading wine research centers, the entries explore all aspects of wine appreciation, the wine trade, and wine-making, including the very latest advances in viticulture and enology. All technical terms are fully explained, and the hundreds of useful drawings and photographs illustrate key processes. From the Napa Valley to Burgundy to China's Shandung peninsula, here are in-depth discussions of the climates, personalities, and grape varieties that have shaped the great wine regions of the world. Other single subject entries include the great winemakers, vintner's terms, hundreds of individual grape varieties, and some of the important names in the wine world, including American wine judge Robert Parker, and Michael Broadbent, head of Christie's Wine Department. The Companion's stellar cast of contributors and consultants include wine correspondents, judges, wine merchants, historians, practical scientists, specialists from some of the world's leading institutions for the study of wine, including Professor A. Dinsmoor Webb of the University of California at Davis, and even a barrel broker. Other contributors include American wine educator and writer Harriet Lembeck, Thomas Pinney, author of A History of Wine in America , and Zelma Long, President of Simi Winery and the second woman ever to enroll in the Department of Enology at Davis. Destined to become the ultimate reference on wine and wine-making, The Oxford Companion to Wine is the perfect volume to enhance a lifetime's enjoyment of the beverage Ernest Hemingway called "one of the most civilized things in the world.", There has never been a book like The Oxford Companion to Wine. From the novice to the connoisseur, wine lovers will be enlightened, informed and enchanted by this delightful one-volume guide to the world of wine. Beautifully designed and unrivalled in its scope, it is edited under the keen supervision of Jancis Robinson, heralded by The Wine Advocate as "perhaps the most gifted of all wine writers writing today," and one of the few journalists to pass the notoriously difficult Master of Wine exams. Going deeper than traditional buyer's guides and wine atlases, the Companion sought out contributions and advice from more than 70 authorities from around the world, including more than a dozen Masters of Wine. Its 3,000 alphabetically arranged entries range from brief entries--What is a blanc de noirs? Where is Chateau Latour?--to fascinating longer essays on the intricacies of wine scoring, wine aging, and the nuances of judging a wine's color, aroma and flavor. The sumptuous illustrations include 32 stunning full color plates and 31 maps of every major wine region. As readable as it is comprehensive, the Companion recognizes wine in all its many roles--as a commercial commodity, as a complex and subtle work of art, and, of course, as a source of great pleasure. Ranging from Abruzzi and armagnac to Zimbabwe and Zinfandel, from Dionysian revels in ancient Greece to today's leading wine research centers, the entries explore all aspects of wine appreciation, the wine trade, and wine-making, including the very latest advances in viticulture and enology. All technical terms are fully explained, and the hundreds of useful drawings and photographs illustrate key processes. From the Napa Valley to Burgundy to China's Shandung peninsula, here are in-depth discussions of the climates, personalities, and grape varieties that have shaped the great wine regions of the world. Other single subject entries include the great winemakers, vintner's terms, hundreds of individual grape varieties, and some of the important names in the wine world, including American wine judge Robert Parker, and Michael Broadbent, head of Christie's Wine Department. The Companion's stellar cast of contributors and consultants include wine correspondents, judges, wine merchants, historians, practical scientists, specialists from some of the world's leading institutions for the study of wine, including Professor A. Dinsmoor Webb of the University of California at Davis, and even a barrel broker. Other contributors include American wine educator and writer Harriet Lembeck, Thomas Pinney, author of A History of Wine in America, and Zelma Long, President of Simi Winery and the second woman ever to enroll in the Department of Enology at Davis. Destined to become the ultimate reference on wine and wine-making, The Oxford Companion to Wine is the perfect volume to enhance a lifetime's enjoyment of the beverage Ernest Hemingway called "one of the most civilized things in the world."
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TP548.O76 1994
Copyright Date
1998
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