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Book SynopsisMany wine drinkers would like to be more adventurous but are reluctant to experiment by choosing an unknown wine that may disappoint. There are literally tens of thousands of wines and scores of countries around the globe producing them and shelf after shelf of different Merlots or Pinot Grigio can be a little intimidating. How to choose the right wine is one problem, deciding on what to serve it with is another. Why do some wines taste better with some foods and why do other wines taste dreadful when paired with certain dishes?This comprehensive review of wine and food offers the information needed so that people will feel empowered and ready to experiment with their wine selections and then be able to pair them with the right foods for a memorable taste experience.Every major wine producing country in the world is covered, the wine producing regions within those countries, grapes used, and the styles of wines made. Every major cuisine of the world is covered including many of the mo
Trade ReviewThis book provides a fine introduction to the wines of the world and…their interplay with food. Public libraries will best benefit from its content, although academic libraries may find it useful for programs of nutrition, culinary arts, or hospitality. * American Reference Books Annual *
Philpott's guide to wines of the world is very comprehensive covering wine regions that will be well known to the reader as well as ones that often are overlooked yet deserve our attention. The guide also takes us into the domain of regional cuisines. While Philpott does not hesitate to comment on the reputations of wines, I like very much that he acknowledges the subjectivity of taste. A must for all oenophiles. -- Robert C. Ulin, Professor of Anthropology, Rochester Institute of Technology
One of life’s great pleasures, pairing food with wine can also be a daunting challenge. This book offers a clear and comprehensive reference to the subject. -- Paul Cohen, University of Toronto
Table of ContentsIntroduction Wine Guide Code Top Red Grape varieties Top White Grape varieties The History of Wine Making Wine The Winery Wine Snobs Tasting Wine Debunking the Myths Buying Wine Storing Wine Serving Wine Part One – Wines of the World Algeria Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia-Herzegovina Bolivia Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chile China Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Egypt England France and Regions Georgia Germany and Regions Greece Hungary India Israel Italy and Regions Japan Kazakhstan Kyrgystan Latvia Lebanon Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Madagascar Malta Mexico Moldova Montenegro Morocco New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Romania Russia Serbia Slovenia South Africa Spain and Regions Switzerland Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Ukraine United States and Regions Uruguay Uzbekistan Zimbabwe Part Two. Food and Pairings A little history Wine with food What to drink, when and why Food and Wine Pairing Cuisines of the World Africa North Africa Algeria Egypt Libya Mauritania Morocco Tunisia Middle East Israel and Jewish Cuisine Central Africa West Africa East Africa Southern Africa Australia and New Zealand Britain Caribbean China Eastern Europe Bulgaria Czech Republic Hungary Poland Romania Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia France Alsace Beaujolais Bordeaux Burgundy Champagne Cognac and Armagnac Loire Midi and Languedoc Normany and Calvados Provence Rhône and the Camargue Savoie and Jura South West Germany and Austria Greece Holland India and Sri Lanka South Central Northeast North Northwest Ireland 101 Italy Italy’s Regions Japan North America Canada United States Mexico Russia Scandinavia Denmark Finland Norway Sweden South America Argentina. Brazil Chile Colombia Peru Venezuala. Spain Andalusia Aragon Asturia Balearic Islands Basque Country Canary Islands Cantabria Castile-La Mancha Castilla-Leon Catalonia Estremadura Galicia La Rioja Madrid Murcia Navarre Valencia Southeast Asia Cambodia Korea Indonesia Laos Malaysia and Singapore Philippines Thailand Vietnam Switzerland Turkey Pairings
