Secrets of wine [electronic resource] : insider secrets from top wine experts /Giles Kime.

ISBN:

9781908189974

Title:

Author:

Kime, Giles

Personal Author:

Kime, Giles

Publication Information:

Oxford : Infinite Ideas, 2011.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (267 p.)

General Note:

Description based upon print version of record.

Contents:

Secrets of wine; Brilliant features; Introduction; 1. Never mind the bollocks; 2. The agony of choice; 3. The comfort of strangers; 4. Sweet dreams; 5. Put your palate through its paces; 6. Scents and sensibilities; 7. Glass act; 8. Understanding Chardonnay; 9. Whites with attitude; 10. Grape expectations; 11. What winemakers do; 12. Waiter, there's some oak in my glass; 13. Come rain or shine; 14. Growing old gracefully; 15. Words don't come easy; 16. The heat is on; 17. The reign of terroir; 18. In the mix; 19. Cork talk; 20. Counting on Cabernet; 21. Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne

22. The beautiful south23. Lovely bubbly?; 24. Spanish highs; 25. A user's guide to sommeliers; 26. The wizards of Oz; 27. Fantasy island; 28. California dreaming; 29. The Italian renaissance; 30. Sherry baby; 31. Que Syrah, Syrah; 32. The merchants of menace; 33. The secret of a happy marriage; 34. Money talks; 35. On doctor's orders?; 36. Eastern promise; 37. Touch me in the morning; 38. The brave New World; 39. All fine and dandy; 40. Simply reds; 41. Hot off the marks; 42. The lure of the Loire; 43. A river runs through it; 44. The great Burgundy test; 45. The great white hope

46. Break for the Bordeaux47. Many happy returns?; 48. Beyond Liebfraumilch; 49. Local heroes; 50. Keeping your palate on its toes; 51. Avoiding the revenge of Bacchus; 52. Have you achieved vinous nirvana?; More from Infinite Ideas; Copyright notice

Subject Term:

Wine and wine making.

Wine tasting.

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

http://angliss.eblib.com.au/patron/FullRecord.aspx?p=835598

Publication Date:

2011

Publication Information:

Oxford : Infinite Ideas, 2011.

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Summary

From making the agonising selection in the supermarket and putting your palate through its paces, to the reality of fine wine and the effects of ageing, we explore the secrets of wine in a punchy and accessible way... incidentally also encouraging active participation throughout the learning process! Regardless of your level of wine knowledge, Secrets of wine will enlighten you and inspire you to break free of your vinous preconceptions. From powering up the palate to knowing which glasses are a must, here are over 50 brilliant ideas to help you get the most out of that delectable drink and discover the art of the free-thinking drinker.