Strong, Sweet and Dry : A Guide to Vermouth, Port, Sherry, Madeira and Marsala.

ISBN:

9781789141863

Title:

Author:

Epstein, Becky Sue.

Personal Author:

Epstein, Becky Sue.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (273 pages)

Contents:

Introduction -- 1: Vermouth -- 2: Port -- 3: Sherry -- 4: Madeira -- 5: Marsala -- 6: Vin Doux Naturel -- 7: Worldwide Fortified Wines -- Cocktail Recipes -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Acknowledgements -- Photo Acknowledgements -- Index.

Local Note:

Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2020. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.

Subject Term:

Vermouth.

Sherry.

Fortified wines.

Wine and wine making.

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2020

Publication Information:

London :

Reaktion Books, Limited,

2020.

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Summary

Today, many fortified wines are flourishing again, revived by discerning drinkers and modern mixologists all over the world. Once popularly savored before or after dinner, fortified wines--vermouth, sherry, port, madeira, and the like--had fallen out of favor until recent times. But now, in pubs and wine bars, high-end restaurants and homes, these wines are finding their way into innovative cocktails, and they are being appreciated anew for their fine qualities and strong, complex tastes.

Strong, Sweet and Dry is the ultimate guide to these freshly rediscovered palate pleasers. In lively style, Becky Sue Epstein explores the latest fortified wine innovations and trends, along with their colorful history, including the merchants, warriors, and kings who helped bring these beverages into being. Featuring a plethora of enticing images, along with anecdotes, facts, and recipes, this is a superb tour through the long history of fortified wines and their global resurgence today.

Author Notes

Becky Sue Epstein is a writer and journalist in the fields of wine, spirits, food, and travel. Her books include Champagne: A Global History and Brandy: A Global History , both also published by Reaktion Books. She lives in Massachusetts.