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Виното: всичко, което трябва да знаем за него
Ето кой ще ви помогне да разбулите тайните на хубавите вина и да ви покаже, че в тяхното откриване и избиране няма нищо трудно и страшно. Без да ви залива със специални термини, авторката се е съсредоточила върху 10-те основни категории
бели и червени вина.
С тази книга в ръка ще се разходите без проблем из света на виното:
за да се запознаете с 10-те основни стила във винопроизводството,
да купувате вина от различни категории
и да научите правилата за сервиране и пиене.
Тук са и най-важните правила, които не бива да забравяте. Представени чрез достъпни класации от типа „10-те най...“ и кратки напътствия „Как да...“, те лесно ще станат ваша опора възникне ли дилема кое е най-правилното решение при поредния заплетен случай с избора на вино. С повече от 600 описани и препоръчани вина от всички категории и точки на света, тази задача вече няма да представлява никаква трудност за вас.
бели и червени вина.
С тази книга в ръка ще се разходите без проблем из света на виното:
за да се запознаете с 10-те основни стила във винопроизводството,
да купувате вина от различни категории
и да научите правилата за сервиране и пиене.
Тук са и най-важните правила, които не бива да забравяте. Представени чрез достъпни класации от типа „10-те най...“ и кратки напътствия „Как да...“, те лесно ще станат ваша опора възникне ли дилема кое е най-правилното решение при поредния заплетен случай с избора на вино. С повече от 600 описани и препоръчани вина от всички категории и точки на света, тази задача вече няма да представлява никаква трудност за вас.
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256 pages, Hardcover
First published September 17, 2013
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About the author
Katherine Cole
10 books13 followersKatherine Cole's newest book is Sparkling Wine Anytime, the companion to Rosé All Day (Abrams). She is also the author of How to Fake Your Way through a Wine List (Sterling Epicure) and Complete Wine Selector (Firefly Books).
Katherine is the host and executive producer of the James Beard Foundation Award-winning food-and-beverage podcast, The Four Top.
Her first book, Voodoo Vintners: Oregon’s Astonishing Biodynamic Winemakers (2011) was nominated for a Louis Roederer Award.
Katherine's books have been reviewed favorably by The New York Times, Wine Spectator, Huffington Post and Chicago Sun-Times.
Katherine is the host and executive producer of the James Beard Foundation Award-winning food-and-beverage podcast, The Four Top.
Her first book, Voodoo Vintners: Oregon’s Astonishing Biodynamic Winemakers (2011) was nominated for a Louis Roederer Award.
Katherine's books have been reviewed favorably by The New York Times, Wine Spectator, Huffington Post and Chicago Sun-Times.
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September 14, 2015
This book is fantastic. I can hardly wait to apply my new knowledge to wine shopping and wine pairing. More complete review to come.
Full review:
I'm an avid home cook who's also been long-interested in wine. Time and experience have taught me that I tend toward particular types, but I've never been able to parse what always felt like a very intimidating world to me. I've visited multiple wineries, had dinners with wine pairings, shopped at comprehensive wine stores that offered a variety of unique bottles, and still the world of wine seemed like this mystery I'd never solve. When it came to trying to pair the right wine with the meals I cooked, my results were always hit or miss, mostly guided by that old adage that white goes with fish and red goes with meat. Given this, I pounced all over this book when I had the chance. A guide that promised to help me choose the right wine every time? Count me in.
I feel like there is so much sanity to this book's approach. Wines come in a bewildering array of varieties, so boiling them down to white and red just wasn't going to cut it. Even using the sweet versus dry dichotomy doesn't work all that well. What's great about this book is that it divides wines into ten categories, delving into the characteristics produced by various grapes. Because I do love to cook, I really got into this way of looking at wines, and it made it much easier for me to grasp why certain wines go so well with certain foods.
Each section begins with an intro, a blurb from a wine expert, a small diagram with suggested food pairings, and a full-page spread detailing various grape types that fall within the classification, along with the regions in which they are produced. This was enormously helpful. I had some small knowledge about various varietals, but the book helped me to recognize the similarities between multiple types of grapes.
From there, the book takes a specific bottle and provides some detailed information about it. The bottle is pictured and the bottle's label is broken down, which went a very long way toward shining a light on the mysterious jargon that appears on wine bottles. More food pairings for that particular bottle are suggested, but the details of the bottle also give you a feel for which wines might be similar and, therefore, apt to pair well with those foods.
My favorite part of each section, though, is the "Choice Made Simple" spread. Divided into four columns, this section gives lists of an expert's favorites, World of Fine Wine recommendations, versatile food wines, and best on a budget. If you have access to a store that will allow you to order bottles by name, this is a great resource.
The book then delves into increasingly technical detail about wines, along with a section devoted to doing a targeted tasting of that section's highlighted wine type. Even so, this information is easily accessible to the lay person (and I'm definitely a lay person). I enjoyed learning about the nitty gritty of wine in these sections, which include such details as how wine is produced, the different types of casks and amphorae (yes, amphorae) in which wine is aged, what various wine terms mean, etc.
Once you finish with the ten detailed sections, the book includes advice on ordering from a restaurant wine list, lists of good wine shops throughout the world, advice about what type of equipment is worth buying, and, my favorite, a handy reference guide for serving temperatures and a chart breaking down which types of food go well with which types of wine.
I can't say enough good things about this book. It was an enjoyable read and made me feel like I didn't need to become a sommelier to have enough knowledge to make wine-drinking a more enjoyable experience. This is a lively, fascinating reference book for the wine amateur.
Full review:
I'm an avid home cook who's also been long-interested in wine. Time and experience have taught me that I tend toward particular types, but I've never been able to parse what always felt like a very intimidating world to me. I've visited multiple wineries, had dinners with wine pairings, shopped at comprehensive wine stores that offered a variety of unique bottles, and still the world of wine seemed like this mystery I'd never solve. When it came to trying to pair the right wine with the meals I cooked, my results were always hit or miss, mostly guided by that old adage that white goes with fish and red goes with meat. Given this, I pounced all over this book when I had the chance. A guide that promised to help me choose the right wine every time? Count me in.
I feel like there is so much sanity to this book's approach. Wines come in a bewildering array of varieties, so boiling them down to white and red just wasn't going to cut it. Even using the sweet versus dry dichotomy doesn't work all that well. What's great about this book is that it divides wines into ten categories, delving into the characteristics produced by various grapes. Because I do love to cook, I really got into this way of looking at wines, and it made it much easier for me to grasp why certain wines go so well with certain foods.
Each section begins with an intro, a blurb from a wine expert, a small diagram with suggested food pairings, and a full-page spread detailing various grape types that fall within the classification, along with the regions in which they are produced. This was enormously helpful. I had some small knowledge about various varietals, but the book helped me to recognize the similarities between multiple types of grapes.
From there, the book takes a specific bottle and provides some detailed information about it. The bottle is pictured and the bottle's label is broken down, which went a very long way toward shining a light on the mysterious jargon that appears on wine bottles. More food pairings for that particular bottle are suggested, but the details of the bottle also give you a feel for which wines might be similar and, therefore, apt to pair well with those foods.
My favorite part of each section, though, is the "Choice Made Simple" spread. Divided into four columns, this section gives lists of an expert's favorites, World of Fine Wine recommendations, versatile food wines, and best on a budget. If you have access to a store that will allow you to order bottles by name, this is a great resource.
The book then delves into increasingly technical detail about wines, along with a section devoted to doing a targeted tasting of that section's highlighted wine type. Even so, this information is easily accessible to the lay person (and I'm definitely a lay person). I enjoyed learning about the nitty gritty of wine in these sections, which include such details as how wine is produced, the different types of casks and amphorae (yes, amphorae) in which wine is aged, what various wine terms mean, etc.
Once you finish with the ten detailed sections, the book includes advice on ordering from a restaurant wine list, lists of good wine shops throughout the world, advice about what type of equipment is worth buying, and, my favorite, a handy reference guide for serving temperatures and a chart breaking down which types of food go well with which types of wine.
I can't say enough good things about this book. It was an enjoyable read and made me feel like I didn't need to become a sommelier to have enough knowledge to make wine-drinking a more enjoyable experience. This is a lively, fascinating reference book for the wine amateur.
May 18, 2021
Fun book that could be an introduction to wine but also helps the advanced wine consumer.
Lots of wine lists but lots of great tips.
p. 14: Nectarine, Buenos Aires, Argentina = permanently closed
p. 38: Riesling Taste Profile from the International Riesling Foundation: https://drinkriesling.com/tasteprofile
p. 42: Dr. Ernest Loosen, "Sweet Talking German Legend"
p. 59: Taste Buds and Molecules: The Art and Science of Food, Wine, and Flavor
p. 94: Rose with tuna
p. 104: Chivite Gran Feudo Rosado
p. 184-7: New York City wine shops
p. 185: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant
p. 187: LA wine shops
p. 188: London and Paris shops
p. 207: Duck-shaped decanter
p. 248-9: Great chart of countries and grape varieties by style
p. 250-1: Common grape varieties (to avoid):
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir/Spatburgunder
Syrah/Shiraz
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Lots of wine lists but lots of great tips.
p. 14: Nectarine, Buenos Aires, Argentina = permanently closed
p. 38: Riesling Taste Profile from the International Riesling Foundation: https://drinkriesling.com/tasteprofile
p. 42: Dr. Ernest Loosen, "Sweet Talking German Legend"
p. 59: Taste Buds and Molecules: The Art and Science of Food, Wine, and Flavor
p. 94: Rose with tuna
p. 104: Chivite Gran Feudo Rosado
p. 184-7: New York City wine shops
p. 185: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant
p. 187: LA wine shops
p. 188: London and Paris shops
p. 207: Duck-shaped decanter
p. 248-9: Great chart of countries and grape varieties by style
p. 250-1: Common grape varieties (to avoid):
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir/Spatburgunder
Syrah/Shiraz
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
November 23, 2022
Incredibly useful to me, which I was quite surprised about, as the selling point of the book is a facet of the wine industry (purchasing and pairing) that doesn’t interest me as much. However, the organization of the book into styles of wine, and the deep dives within each of those styles were really informative.
July 7, 2020
Good overview, with helpful, digestible info. However, it was visually dated, and had too many lists of recommended wines.
September 4, 2014
I don't know much about wines & need all the help I can get. This book has been very useful in helping me better understand not only the different types of wine & what foods they pair well with but also all the wine accessories. From the different types of glasses, to cork screws & holders to how to use them properly.
Each section in the book is filled with clear pictures & descriptions. The origins of the wines are explained, as is understanding the wine label. Everything is explained. I was concerned that there would be no mention of organic wine & was delightfully surprised to see that organic wines are included as well! I'm really impressed & very happy. Every time I pick up this book I learn something. I hope that with time I will not be so embarrassingly lacking regarding wine.
I have wine loving friends that seem to know worlds more than I. Every time I pursue this book, all I can think (besides I wont feel so stupid when I go out) is that it would make an excellent gift paired with a few tools of the trade & maybe if I get brave enough, the perfect bottle of wine!
I noticed another reviewer mention this book isn't complete. Being a novice I can say that I find it very useful & for now more than adequate for my needs. If you are lacking in wine "know how" I think you will be as thrilled as I am with this book!
Each section in the book is filled with clear pictures & descriptions. The origins of the wines are explained, as is understanding the wine label. Everything is explained. I was concerned that there would be no mention of organic wine & was delightfully surprised to see that organic wines are included as well! I'm really impressed & very happy. Every time I pick up this book I learn something. I hope that with time I will not be so embarrassingly lacking regarding wine.
I have wine loving friends that seem to know worlds more than I. Every time I pursue this book, all I can think (besides I wont feel so stupid when I go out) is that it would make an excellent gift paired with a few tools of the trade & maybe if I get brave enough, the perfect bottle of wine!
I noticed another reviewer mention this book isn't complete. Being a novice I can say that I find it very useful & for now more than adequate for my needs. If you are lacking in wine "know how" I think you will be as thrilled as I am with this book!
September 11, 2014
Something completely different: not a for dummies approach, not a wine snob approach about whether 1966 or 1967 was better for Bordeaux whites or overtones of this and that, not an exhaustive listing of every possible vineyard making a certain type.
A book for those who want to explore. Colorful attractive format, fun writing. The only drawback is that to make optimum use of this book you should have access to a wider selection of wines than are found at the average wine shop or (in Oregon bless their hearts) grocery stores.
Very good, but not hidebound, one what wines go well with what foods.
Oh, other thing: it's a bit big to carry to a restaurant. I see it more as a reference in buying for home or gift.
People who know wine really well and have a lot of money will want a vintage guide, which this is not.
Tells how to saber off the top of a champagne bottle. I won't be trying this at home.
I showed this to the mgr of a big NYC wine shop and he was impressed.
A book for those who want to explore. Colorful attractive format, fun writing. The only drawback is that to make optimum use of this book you should have access to a wider selection of wines than are found at the average wine shop or (in Oregon bless their hearts) grocery stores.
Very good, but not hidebound, one what wines go well with what foods.
Oh, other thing: it's a bit big to carry to a restaurant. I see it more as a reference in buying for home or gift.
People who know wine really well and have a lot of money will want a vintage guide, which this is not.
Tells how to saber off the top of a champagne bottle. I won't be trying this at home.
I showed this to the mgr of a big NYC wine shop and he was impressed.
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