{"product_id":"the-world-of-wine-and-food-9781442268036","title":"The World of Wine and Food","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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 *\u003cbr\u003ePhilpott'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\u003cbr\u003eOne 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 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\t What to drink, when and why\t Food and Wine Pairing\t Cuisines of the World\t Africa\t North Africa\t Algeria\t Egypt\t Libya\t Mauritania\t Morocco\t Tunisia\t Middle East\t Israel and Jewish Cuisine\t Central Africa\t West Africa\t East Africa\t Southern Africa\t Australia and New Zealand\t Britain\t Caribbean\t China\t Eastern Europe\t Bulgaria\t Czech Republic\t Hungary\t Poland\t Romania\t Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia\t France\t Alsace\t Beaujolais\t Bordeaux\t Burgundy\t Champagne\t Cognac and Armagnac\t Loire\t Midi and Languedoc\t Normany and Calvados\t Provence\t Rhône and the Camargue\t Savoie and Jura\t South West\t Germany and Austria\t Greece\t Holland\t India and Sri Lanka\t South\t Central\t Northeast\t North\t Northwest\t Ireland\t101 Italy\t Italy’s Regions\t Japan\t North America\t Canada United States\t Mexico\t Russia\t Scandinavia\t Denmark\t Finland\t Norway\t Sweden\t South America\t Argentina.\t Brazil\t Chile\t Colombia\t Peru\t Venezuala.\t Spain\t Andalusia\t Aragon\t Asturia\t Balearic Islands\t Basque Country\t Canary Islands\t Cantabria\t Castile-La Mancha\t Castilla-Leon\t Catalonia\t Estremadura\t Galicia La Rioja\t Madrid\t Murcia\t Navarre\t Valencia\t Southeast Asia\t Cambodia\t Korea\t Indonesia\t Laos\t Malaysia and Singapore\t Philippines\t Thailand\t Vietnam\t Switzerland\t Turkey\t Pairings","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51039987138903,"sku":"9781442268036","price":94.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781442268036.jpg?v=1750945440","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-world-of-wine-and-food-9781442268036","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}