Wine In Words

Author : Lettie Teague
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 0847845443
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wine in Words written by Lettie Teague and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delectably brief essays that tell you only what you need to know to enjoy wine. There are wine encyclopedias, bibles, and guides—this is not one of those books. It doesn’t contain everything, just the really important stuff: the truly key wines, grapes, regions; tips about wine buying, aging, and storage; and useful explanations about tasting notes and whether or not vintages really matter. In short, this book covers the real absolutes that you need to know about wine.With the pithy wit that readers of her columns have come to expect, Lettie Teague breaks down the stumbling blocks that often intimidate us and clears up the myths that cloud our understanding. A series of mini-essays cover the essentials in a fun, omnibus fashion. The tone is sometimes irreverent, sometimes opinionated, but always practical. For instance, there are entries such as "The Unbearable Oakiness of Being," "Can Wedding Wine Be Good," and "Why You Really Need Only One Glass." Other entries may provoke some lively debate, such as "Men Are from Cab, Women Are from Moscato" and "In Defense of Wine Snobs." The opposite of a didactic textbook, this volume is not meant to be read from start to finish. Instead, like wine itself, it encourages small contemplative sips. It is a companion for the modern taster, a concise and curated collection of tidbits to satisfy anyone with a lively curiosity and palate.

Author : James M. Gabler
Publisher : Bacchus Press Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 9780961352554
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wine Into Words written by James M. Gabler and published by Bacchus Press Ltd.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wine into Words, 2nd edition, contains nearly 8000 entries, thousands of annotations covering everything wine has touched: art, literature, music, history, food, winemaking, grape growing, poetry, politics, religion, and war, and hundreds of biographical sketches of the men and women who pioneered wine's development and recorded its history.--Amazon.com.

Author : Billy Rose
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1789125022
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wine, Women and Words written by Billy Rose and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-01 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the Governor who read the Bible to Sally Rand; English Bob, the nose-biter, and all the luscious damozels, in this fabulous potpourri of stories by Billy Rose, author of the syndicated column PITCHING HORSESHOES. Here is the magic that won 18,000,000 newspaper readers for Billy Rose, the little guy who has crowded into one lifetime such unusual distinctions as (1) giving dictation to President Wilson, (2) combining dampness and damozels into the world’s first Aquacade, (3) going into the nightclub business because he wanted to wear a black hat and meet some girls. “The contents of this book could almost be summarized on a picture-postcard: ‘Having a wonderful time. Wish you were here.’ But Billy Rose does more than wish you were there. He takes you there and lets you share the fun.”—Deems Taylor “Billy Rose is New York’s most sparkling troubadour. Billy came out of a bonfire called Broadway. His book is full of its quick blaze, its sudden warmth and seven wonders.”—Ben Hecht “To me, Billy Rose is the Uncle Remus of Broadway. His book combines nostalgic incident with notes on a weird array of characters. If the Book-of-the-Month doesn’t take it, Billy ought to buy his own month and show them.”—Fred Allen

Author : Matt Kramer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1604335696
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book True Taste written by Matt Kramer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's a world of words to describe wine, but only seven you need to know to understand it. Wine is one of the most written about beverages in our history, with dictionaries dedicated solely to the words and phrases used to describe it in the ever-expanding world of self-professed wine connoisseurs. Now, the "great demystifier of wine” (Booklist), highly acclaimed wine expert Matt Kramer, explains in a lucid, accessible and conversational style that there are only seven words that you really need to remember to enjoy wine with anyone.

Author : Hanneke Wilson
Publisher : Bristol Classical Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wine and Words in Classical Antiquity and the Middle Ages written by Hanneke Wilson and published by Bristol Classical Press. This book was released on 2003-07-24 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The subject of Wine and Words is the central role that wine plays in the literature, history and religion of classical and medieval Europe. Drawing on original sources from the Bible to Chaucer and Dunbar, Hanneke Wilson examines myths and legends about the origins of viticulture; drunkenness and moderation; women and wine; the mixing of wine and water, and ideas of 'old' and 'new' wine. The drunkenness of Noah, the cult of Dionysus, the ancient Romans' ban on women drinking wine, the drinking habits of Alexander the Great---these are some of the fascinating topics covered in this thematically arranged book. Finally, the final chapter and the Epilogue look at the development of methods of preservation and storage of wine, from the classical amphora to the modern bottle. Wherever possible, sources are examined in their original languages (mainly Greek and Latin), but English translations are supplied throughout, making this book accessible and interesting to both scholar and interested general reader.

Author : Charles Hodgson
Publisher : P2peak Press
ISBN 13 : 9780981122403
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History of Wine Words written by Charles Hodgson and published by P2peak Press. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stimulant at dinner parties, wine tastings and cocktail parties. Plus, as a gift, this book makes an excellent accompaniment to a housewarming bottle. ⿿A great read.⿿ ⿿Rod Phillips, author of A Short History of Wine ⿿Certain to find a wide and grateful readership.⿿ ⿿Anatoly Liberman, blogger The Oxford Etymologist and author of An Analytic Dictionary of English Etymology ⿿Enlightening, engaging and essential.⿿ ⿿John W. Fischer, author and Associate Professor at The Culinary Institute of America ⿿Immensely enjoyable to read⿦well done.⿿ ⿿Tom Wark, Fermentation wine blog and originator of American Wine Blog Awards ⿿I was delighted⿦I learned a lot.⿿ ⿿Debbie Trenholm, Accredited Sommelier & International Society of Wine Educators member Wine's presence at our table is more than 8,000 years old and our conversation and use of words reflects this long familiarity. History of Wine Words is a collection of nearly 400 of the words you use when you enjoy wine, shop for wine or discuss wine with your friends; along with the origins and stories behind the words. The names of wines, grapes and vineyards are explored and bring to life fascinating vignettes from the development of our ancient wine traditions as well as illuminating our habits of speech.

Author : Howard G. Goldberg
Publisher : Union Square & Co.
ISBN 13 : 1402793812
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The New York Times Book of Wine written by Howard G. Goldberg and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best on wine from the New York Times! The newspaper of record has always showcased the writing of some of the worlds most respected wine experts, and these 125 articles from its archives feature such esteemed names as Eric Asimov, Frank Prial, Florence Fabricant, and R. W. Apple Jr. They cover everything from corkscrews and winespeak to pairing wine with food, wines from the Continent and South of the Border, and restaurant experiences. This is the ideal gift book for wine lovers.

Author : Emma Ennis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780615574417
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Red Wine and Words written by Emma Ennis and published by . This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Red Wine and Words is a collection of 16 short stories that will take you on an intoxicating journey through the darkness in life and up those elusive little streams of light. The unforeseen, the unpredictable, love, loss, horror and fantasy all await within. Though rich and varied in theme, throughout the stories is the underlying principal that sometimes the line between reality and the mysterious can blur, creating a place where what-if's reign supreme. A worldwide conspiracy revealed, a biblical apocalypse wrought; a vengeful imaginary friend, and one not so vengeful but with just as harrowing consequences; an unlikely hero, and an unwilling one; an ancient Egyptian curse, a malevolent Indian spirit - these are just some of the characters and themes you will rub shoulders with in this eclectic collection. With her debut collection, Emma Ennis invites you to raise a glass in a toast to the unknown, and see if Red Wine and Words doesn't make you question the threads in your carefully woven blanket of beliefs.

Author : Bernard Klem
Publisher : Union Square & Co.
ISBN 13 : 1402790880
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Talk about Wine written by Bernard Klem and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is terroir? How do grapes become wine? What are tannins? This delightful portable guide has the answers to these questions and much more. Bernard Klem has whipped up a fun, easily digestible handbook that explains everything the novice needs to know to speak intelligently about wine at the store, restaurant, or table. From bottles and labels to the oenophiles lingo, it describes wine essentials, including: smell, taste, color, and effervescence. The left-hand side of each page features basic terminology, while the right-hand side uses more advanced language. For a tasty finale, theres practical information about matching wine with food, shopping for wine, and even what wine to bring as a guest. Its the witty, wise Wine 101 that every would-be expert should have!

Author : Shauna Niequist
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310598877
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bread and Wine written by Shauna Niequist and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join New York Times bestselling author Shauna Niequist as she offers an enchanting mix of funny and vulnerable storytelling in this collection of recipes and essays about the surprising and sacred things that happen when people gather around the table. Bread & Wine is a literary feast about the moments and meals that bring us together. With beautiful and evocative writing, Shauna celebrates the sweet and savory moments that happen when family and friends sit down together. She invites us to see how God teaches and feeds us even as we nourish the people around us, and she explores the ways that hunger, loneliness, and restlessness lead us back to the table again. Part cookbook and part spiritual memoir, Bread & Wine sheds light on: How sharing food together mirrors the way we share our hearts with each other—and with God What it means to follow a God who reveals His presence in breaking bread and passing a cup What happens when we come together, slow down, open our homes, look into one another’s faces, and listen to one another’s stories A satisfying read for heart and body, you’ll want to keep Bread & Wine close at hand all year round. Recreate the meals that come to life in each essay with recipes for any occasion, from Goat Cheese Biscuits and Bacon-Wrapped Dates to Mango Chicken Curry and Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Toffee. For anyone who has found themselves swapping stories over plates of pasta, sharing takeout on the couch, laughing over a burnt recipe, and lingering a little longer for one more bite, this book is for you.