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Book SynopsisThis absorbing book examines the period of massive structural adjustment taking place in the wine industry. For many centuries wine was very much a European product. While that is still the case today - three-quarters of world wine production, consumption and trade involve Europe and most of the rest involves just a handful of New World countries settled by Europeans - the importance of exports from non-European countries has risen dramatically over the past decade. The World's Wine Markets includes an in-depth look at the growth and impact of New World wine production on the Old World producers, revealing that between 1990 and 2001, the New World's combined share of world wine exports grew from 4 to 18 per cent, or from 10 to 35 per cent when intra-European Union trade is excluded. Original essays, by economists from each of the major wine producing and consuming regions in the world, analyse recent developments and future trends, and conclude that globalization of the industry is set to continue for the foreseeable future. Furthermore they argue that with increasing globalization, there is a greater need than ever for systematic analysis of the world's wine markets.This fascinating work will appeal greatly to students enrolled in wine marketing and business courses, those studying industrial organization, and economists and other social scientists interested in case studies of globalization at work. As well, wine industry participants interested in understanding the reasons behind the recent dramatic developments in the industry will find this rigorously analytical yet accessible book of great value.Trade Review'This text provides a comprehensive overview of the global wine industry. The book has two primary components. The first evaluates trends in global wine production, consumption, and trade. The second evaluates these trends for major wine-producing and wine-consuming countries. As a whole, the book is an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand today's wine industry and the factors influencing its future direction. . . . The World's Wine Markets provides an excellent overview of the worldwide wine industry that is enhanced by the detailed case studies of major wine producers and consumers.' -- Rachel E. Goodhue, Agribusiness'This book is a useful contribution to the literature on wine, in large part because it offers a global picture of recent vintage.' -- Brian Holly, Growth & Change'This is a useful work, which provides a comprehensive overview of the world's wine markets. Its particular strengths are its global coverage, its focus on both production and consumption, and the large number of charts and tables with which the volume is replete. With authors drawn from across the world, the book provides interesting national perspectives on the practice of globalization. It will be of undoubted use to students and those in the wine trade who need easily accessible information on this most fascinating of global markets.' -- Tim Unwin, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK and Editor, Journal of Wine Research'World wine trade is undergoing the most radical transformation since the 1970s: New protagonists have helped to push markets' boundaries ever further afield in a world that has become a smaller place. This timely book offers a valuable collection of insights by academics into the gripping fight between seasoned performers from the Old World and their young pretenders from the New.' -- Pierre Spahni, author of The International Wine Trade (1995, 2000)

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Book SynopsisWine and the wine trade are steeped in culture and history; few products have consistently enjoyed both cultural importance and such wide distribution over time even seen by some as 'an elixir of life'. While wine has been produced and consumed for centuries, what is distinctive about the economics of wine? Professor Marks's book is an accessible exploration of the economics of wine, using both basic principles and specialized topics and emphasizing microeconomics and related research.Drawing upon economic themes such as International Trade and Public Choice, Wine and Economics also relates economic reasoning to management issues in wine markets. The discussion ranges from economic fundamentals and wine and government, to the challenge of knowing what is in the bottle and the importance of wine as a cultural good.This novel and comprehensive introduction to the subject is an invaluable resource for students, scholars and anyone interested in wine and the wine industry.Trade Review’Denton Marks's book fills a void in both the economic and the wine-related literature. It offers the economic student insights into the wine world and the wine professionals into economic thinking. Certainly, this is the first 'wine economics' textbook.’ -- Karl Storchmann, New York University, US and Managing Editor, Journal of Wine Economics’What is welcome with Denton's book is its exploration beyond the narrow focus of wine pricing. The outline of how wine fits into key economic processes is illuminating, and the understanding of the political economy of wine is especially helpful. Crucially, the examination of how wine functions as a cultural good is a real expansion of our understanding of its social and economic context, underlining that value is not merely a financial construct but includes intangible, symbolic meaning as well.’ -- Steve Charters, School of Wine and Spirits Business, Burgundy School of Business, France’Most professions show a professional interest in wine, and economics is no exception: it can help us understand how wine markets work. But since economics is considered by many as a rather 'dry' subject, wine can boost student enthusiasm for economics. This book exploits those two interests by helping non-economists understand wine producer and consumer behaviour and helping college students understand economics.’ -- Kym Anderson, University of Adelaide and Australian National University, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. The Relevance of Economics 3. Comparative Advantage and Why We Transact 4. Some Basic Tools of Economics: Consumer Behavior and Demand 5. Some Basic Tools of Economics: Firm Behavior, Supply And Equilibrium in a Market 6. Wine and Government 7. A Closer Look at the Transaction: How Do We Know What Is In the Bottle? 8. Wine as a Cultural Good 9. Conclusion Endnotes References Index

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Book SynopsisPeñín Guide is the most widely-read Spanish wine guide in Spain and the most international reference book on Spanish Wines with ratings on around 9,800 wines and information on 2,000 wineries. Text in German.

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Book SynopsisPara los griegos, el concepto de patria estaba ligado a "la tierra donce crecen el trigo, la viña y el olivo", y esa idea es importante en esta obra. El cultivo de la vid y de su producto, el vino, está íntimamente ligado al desarrollo de la sociedad occidental y de su cultura. Mauricio Wiesenthal experto en temas vinícolas al tiempo que insigne humanista y novelista de éxito recoge aquí toda la cultura del vino (desde los bendictinos a los poetas árabes, desde los trovadores a los ritos masónicos o las viñas que cultivó Leonardo Da Vinci en el Piamonte), así como toda la ciencia a él vinculada, las técnicas de cultivo, los secretos de la tonelería, las características principales de las regiones vinícolas de todo el mundo o las grandes y pequeñas bodegas que elaboran los mejores caldos. Todo ello en una obra ilustrada, con 6.500 entradas, 2.500 voces de léxico vinícola y más de 5.000 artículos de información enciclopédica y actualizada.Wiesenthal consigue entusiasmar incluso a los lectores más abstemios.

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Book SynopsisThe stories behind America's finest wines, and the people and places that have made them so admired today.Trade Review"Lukacs, who is rapidly becoming our leading expert on domestic wine, explains with engaging prose how these wines, and the people behind them, have been essential to the coming of age of American wine." -- Michael Apstein - Boston Globe"Mr. Lukacs’s list could easily have resulted in a familiar, ho-hum rendition of greatest hits, but he refuses to settle for that. Instead, he offers a group of wines that is fiercely individual, in which distinctiveness is as important as critical approval." -- Eric Asimov - New York Times

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Book SynopsisPBS wine guru Mark Oldman quenches the universal thirst for the affordable gems coveted by insiders.Trade Review"A welcome discussion of many little-known wines that have a great deal of pleasure to offer." -- The New York Times"The perfect book for someone who’s just caught the bug, or would like to...breezy, literate prose...Oldman knows his stuff." -- Jay McInerney - The Wall Street Journal"For those looking to expand their vinous palates, Mark leads the way." -- Publishers Weekly"Charismatic and cool…full of snappy insights." -- Library Journal"Carefully curated…witty and accessible, for enthusiasts of all levels." -- Fine Cooking"Amazing, hilarious, fascinating…a must for anyone who likes wine." -- Marie Clare"He’s so vine…an oenophile wizard…whose book is lively and non-snobby." -- Washington Post"A great gift for beginners and especially for anyone in a malbec or chardonnay rut, thanks to Oldman's clear writing, understanding of context, and great palate." -- Minneapolis Star-Tribune"Already my dog-eared restaurant companion, this book [is changing my view of wine] the way the Great Beer Guide changed my appreciation of the noble grain." -- Austin American-Statesman"If you are stuck in a wine rut, reach for this—it's just plain fun. Packed with suggestions ...easy to explore...unpretentious and informative...a great gift." -- Charlotte Observer"A must-peruse for wine lovers of any level…entertaining enough to easily qualify as bedtime reading material." -- Palm Beach Post"Engaging, humorous…readers will enjoy discovering new wine options." -- Sommelier Journal"I want to highly recommend [the book]...Oldman is one hell of a good writer." -- Steve Heimoff, author of New Classic Winemakers of California"The book will vastly increase your hedonistic happiness...Mark should be your best friend in wine." -- Natalie MacLean, author of Red, White, and Drunk All Over"You will cherish this book...Mark has a clear head, cool eye, and experienced palate." -- Huffington Post"Any level of wine drinker will come away with useful new information." -- TastingTable.com"Oldman nails it again…unique and valuable...warm, down-to-earth and accessible…it lives up to its promise." -- Good Grape: A Wine Blog Manifesto

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Book SynopsisOver 2100 vibrant photos and lively text present an exciting array of wine memorabilia. Following a look at wine and health, with a toast to readers and a look at Bacchanalia, the book takes a four part journey from the vineyard to the wine cellar. Part one looks at various tools used in growing grapes, harvesting, and the production of wine. Tools used by coopers in barrel making, wine sampling and tasting devices, and bottling tools are covered. The next step is Drinking Wine, in which many implements for removing corks, retrieving corks, and preserving wine are revealed. Serving devices include an extraordinary batch of cradles and caddies. In part three, promotional items revealed include statues, games, fans, tokens, signs, and office accessories. The last part is a look at a fabulous collection of wine antiques from a museum in Spain. The final step is into an 1810 wine cellar with a list of The Necessaries always wanted in Wine and Spirit Vaults, and Gentlemen's Cellars.

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Book SynopsisFrom the foremost master of cheese in the country, Max McCalman, comes a practical twist on wine and cheese pairings that includes detailed information about the history, production and unique flavor of fifty of the world’s finest cheeses, as well as the accompanying information about the best wine varietals and vintages to pair them with. The easy-to-navigate swatchbook format fans out to reveal the ideal wine and cheese match for any occasion.

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Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Getting the Most Out of Wine 2. How Wine Is Made 3. Wine Grape Varieties 4. The World of Wine France Italy Spain Portugal Germany Austria Switzerland Central & Eastern Europe Mediterranean Countries USA Rest of North America Australia New Zealand South Africa Other Countries Vintage Guide Where to Buy Wine How to Find Out More Index

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Book SynopsisFor anyone who feels intimidated in a wine shop -- vast selection, mystifying variety, attitudinal staff -- this guide simplifies choosing wine in an easy-to-use system of pictogramsWith this innovative book, browsing and buying wine is transformed into a fun, positive experience, empowering anyone to understand at a glance which bottle is the right choice taking into account budget, occasion, and personal taste.Featuring an infographic, user-friendly, intuitive approach that minimizes impressionistic, flowery descriptions by using pictograms to navigate wine selection, this new method of buying wine is full of information and encouragement -- a smart life hack zeroing in on 300 of the world's most widely available bottles. Each profile also points the reader to several similar wines in an if you like this, you will also like that feature that actually increases the number of wines covered to almost 1,500 varieties.The book works by first organizing wines

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Book SynopsisWine Bites is an inspiring cookbook for those who entertain casually and frequently. More than 60 recipes for simple, tasty snacks include suggestions for an accessible wine to pair with each, while vivid color photographs demonstrate how easy these delectable dishes are to prepare. Step-by-step instructions for putting together a first-class cheese plate, creating a generous antipasti platter, or transforming pantry staples into hors d''oeuvres make this an indispensable resource for great party-givings.

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Book SynopsisJournalist Maximilian Potter uncovers a fascinating plot to destroy the vines of La Romanee-Conti, Burgundy's finest and most expensive wine.

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Book SynopsisModern Home Winemaking describes the process of making flawless wine, consistently, from crush to bottle, using modern techniques and the latest products. Making wine is not only about fermenting juice into wine; this book details the many other processes involved in making outstanding wine—wines that will win medals at competitions.

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Book SynopsisOver the years, vermouth has fallen from grace, but the truth is, without vermouth, your martini is merely an iced vodka or gin. Now, once again, vermouth is being touted as the hottest trend in spirits. It is showing up in copious amounts on the best cocktail menus in the best cocktail lounges around the country. Vermouth has a rich history, deeply intertwined with that of America, and this book offers the first-ever detailed look into the background of this aromatized, fortified wine, as well as vermouth's rise, fall, and comeback in America.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to the must-know wines and producers of California''s "new generation," and the story of the iconoclastic young winemakers who have changed the face of California viniculture in recent years. The New California Wine is the untold story of the California wine industry: the young, innovative producers who are rewriting the rules of contemporary winemaking; their quest to express the uniqueness of California terroir; and the continuing battle to move the state away from the overly-technocratic, reactionary practices of its recent past. Jon Bonné writes from the front lines of the California wine revolution, where he has access to the stories, philosophies, and techniques of top producers. In this groundbreaking debut, Bonné paints an unflinching portrait of the current state of the industry: its strengths and shortcomings, its essential wines and those not worth pursuing. Lush full-color photographs, as well as a region-by-region tour of some of California’s lesser-known growing areas, reveal the people and places behind the bottles. Finally, a comprehensive purchasing reference lists all the must-know producers and their best wines, making The New California Wine an essential resource for finding and buying the very best the state has to offer.

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Book SynopsisThere is no other wine that is as versatile, as utterly unique in its range and production methods—and, unfortunately, as misunderstood—as sherry. For centuries, sherry was considered one of the world’s great wines, spoken about in the same reverential terms as the finest Bordeaux and Burgundies. But in the last few decades, sherry lost its way—and cheap, cloyingly sweet blends sullied the reputation of what remains one of Spain’s oldest and greatest winemaking traditions. Thankfully, sherry is in the midst of a renaissance. Beloved of sommeliers and bartenders in the craft cocktail community, today sherry is being re-discovered and re-appreciated as an incredible table wine and essential component of many classic cocktails. Sherry is essential reading for wine or spirits professionals looking to incorporate this complex wine into their menu, and for adventurous drink enthusiasts who are on the hunt for something unexpected. With a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the different styles of sherry, how they are made, and the people and places that produce it, Sherry demystifies what can be a confusing (and seemingly contradictory) wine.A thorough buyer’s guide lists top producers and profiles the very best bodegas and wines. And a whole chapter on sherry-based cocktails illuminates a completely different side of sherry, featuring classic recipes like the Tuxedo and Sherry Cobbler, as well as modern creations from the country’s top bartenders (Jim Meehan’s East India Negroni, Derek Brown’s Kojo Cocktail). More than a dozen recipes for tapas and other delicious foods—best eaten alongside a glass of sherry, of course—round out this wonderfully eclectic, engaging, and inspiring collection.

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Book SynopsisThis updated guide to the small and "secret" back-lane wineries and tasting rooms of Sonoma profiles over 70 hard-to-find, authentic boutique estates that feature world-class, artisanal wines revered by locals and critics.Each year, tourists visit Sonoma’s well-trodden wineries, many of which offer wines you can buy readily on the shelves of your local grocery store. Far more difficult to find are the picturesque, oftentimes family-run wineries handcrafting exceptional wines revered by critics and locals alike. Back Lane Wineries of Sonoma will lead you to seventy of these gems, many with only a limited production and local distribution. Updated with new wineries, restaurants, and local attractions; maps; full-color photographs; and tips on wine-tasting etiquette, wine shipping services, and itinerary planning, this guide will prepare oenophiles and beginning wine-lovers alike to relish in the laid-back atmosphere that Sonoma has to offer.

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Book SynopsisA leading travel writer guides readers on a sumptuous journey through time and flavor to understand how and why wine transformed Italy . . .“It’s not often that a wine writer can engross and enthrall you with the history of a culture where wine merely plays its part along with many other players. Marc Millon does this absorbingly and impressively, telling the intriguing, exasperating, but ultimately optimistic story of Italy and its wines.” —OZ CLARKE, author of The History of Wine in 100 BottlesThe world is enamored with Italy: its culture, art, food, and fashion, its beautiful landscapes, and famous cities—and, of course, its wine.From the ancient Greeks to the Medici, and from fascism to feminism, Italy has always been entwined with wine. Through the millennia, it has been a celebratory libation at great events, given solace in times of despair, and fortified warriors before battle. Whether Possessioni Rosso,

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Book SynopsisThe brand new edition of the unrivalled and bestselling annual, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book, the world's bestselling annual wine guide. The world's best-selling annual wine guide.Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the internet. Now in its 47th year of publication, it has no rival as the comprehensive, up-to-the-minute annual guide. It provides clear succinct facts and commentary on the wines, growers and wine regions of the whole world. It reveals which vintages to buy, which to drink and which to cellar, which growers to look for and why. Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine 2024 gives clear information on grape varieties, local specialities and how to match food with wines that will bring out the best in both. This latest edition of Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine 2024 includes a colour supplement on Chardonnay, the world's most obliging grape, discussing everything from history and taste to texture, fashion and the role oak.

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Book SynopsisThis is an amiable tour of wine's history, detailing the profound effect it has had on society and culture through the ages. From its origins in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia to the New World wine industry today, John Varriano examines how wine is made, and how it has been used in rituals and revelries throughout history. He investigates wine's transformative effects on body and mind in art, literature and science around the world, from the mosaics of ancient Rome to the poetry of Emily Dickinson and the paintings of Caravaggio, Bosch and Manet. A fascinating, companiable exploration, Wine: A Cultural History will delight all those who favour a glass or two of an evening, as well as those who are interested in the rich history of human creativity and consumption.Trade Review"Not only is the author's scholarship impeccable and discriminating, but his style and wit are such that the reader experiences a sensation of continuous enlightenment and enjoyment throughout."--Robert Bagg, University of Massachusetts "Varriano offers a chatty, charming, and intelligent tale of wine from Neolithic times to the present. It is a delightful journey. . . . The book as a whole is fluent, fun, and filled with delightful scraps of history, literature, religion, and art."--Kenneth Bendiner, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee "Offers a great deal of fascinating analysis that is precise, revealing, and engaging. Anyone interested in the history of Ancient Greek/Roman art or Western European painting should find it fascinating to discover exactly which role the depiction of wine played in them."-- "Gastronomica" "Packed with interesting anecdotes, it's beautifully illustrated and exhaustively researched, and romps along at a great pace."-- "Decanter" "Those who have overindulged in the subject might like instead to read about the culture of the vine. Drawing on poetry, art, and history, Varriano presses out some of the infinitely rich past of the fermented grape."-- "I (Independent mini version)" "Varriano's beautifully illustrated and detailed study shows how wine has inspired us in art, literature, and religion. It is the perfect drinking companion."-- "Guardian"

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Book SynopsisLook. Smell. Taste. Judge. Crush is the 200-year story of the heady dream that wines as good as the greatest of France could be made in California. A dream dashed four times in merciless succession until it was ultimately realized in a stunning blind tasting in Paris. In that tasting, in the year of America's bicentennial, California wines took their place as the leading wines of the world.For the first time, Briscoe tells the complete and dramatic story of the ascendancy of California wine in vivid detail. He also profiles the larger story of California itself by looking at it from an entirely innovative perspective, the state seen through its singular wine history.With dramatic flair and verve, Briscoe not only recounts the history of wine and winemaking in California, he encompasses a multidimensional approach that takes into account an array of social, political, cultural, legal, and winemaking sources. Elements of this history have plot lines that seem scripted by a Sophocles, or Shakespeare. It is a fusion of wine, personal histories, cultural, and socioeconomic aspects.Crush is the story of how wine from California finally gained its global due. Briscoe recounts wine’s often fickle affair with California, now several centuries old, from the first harvest and vintage, through the four overwhelming catastrophes, to its amazing triumph in Paris.Trade ReviewIn a tour de force of scholarship, fine writing, and multifaceted format, Crush describes the process of how California introduced wine to America and how wine helped to create contemporary California. With verve and amplitude, Briscoe evokes the alchemy through which wine—as agriculture, as vintners' art, as connoisseurship in dialogue with advanced and popular taste alike—helped define California as a regional civilization." - Kevin Starr, former professor of history and California State Librarian"An entertaining and insightful story of California seen through the state's wine history, Crush is an essential addition to any California bookshelf. Readers may never look at their glass of California wine in the same way." - Christopher O'Sullivan, University of San Francisco"Crush is a hopeful saga, with the forces of oenophilia winning out in the end as California wines enter the pantheon of the world’s fine wines. It’s a tale written with panache and wry opinions, and is a smooth introduction to five centuries of California history, as seen through the curved lens of a wine glass." — Foreword Reviews"Delivers a comprehensive history and fascinating read; it is a true celebration of the persistence of the California vignerons throughout the ages, their battles with adversity to make the region's wines some of the best in the world today. Highly recommended!" —The Columbia Review "The history in this book pops right off the page...For those who are passionate about food culture in America or the history of California, the character and detail in this book is something that can’t be missed." — The US Review of Books"Briscoe’s attention to detail is staggering, and as a result, his exhaustive book is filled with tidbits that will make for fine dinner party anecdotes. [...] Briscoe’s passion for California and its wine often shines through, and the book will offer many surprises to patient readers." — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisDesigned to help the buyer to make informed choices about the best quality wines available, this title is firmly established as the most authoritative and sought-after guide to New Zealand wines. Updated yearly with new tasting notes and ratings, this is a ‘must-have’ publication for the new initiate and the established wine-buff alike. Divided by grape variety to help selection, this comprehensive guide includes vintage ratings, star ratings for quality, and a dryness/sweetness guide. Other features include Classic Wines: wines that consistently achieve an outstanding level of quality for at least three vintages.

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