Profiling hundreds of wines from every region, major vineyard, and appellation of France, French Wines is equally useful to the cultured connoisseur as well as the beginner who doesn't know Pouilly Fume from Pouilly Fuisse. Combining beautiful color photographs with an informative text by eminent wine export and author Robert Joseph, this guide offers an abundance of detailed information on each wine. Special features include a glossary of wine terminology; an extensive introductory section with information on viticulture, buying, tasting, storing, serving, and matching foods with wines. A tour itinerary and food specialty for each wine-producing region makes this a perfect accessory on a trip to France or to preparing a meal that makes you feel like you're there.

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France is so influential in the world of wine that Californian wineries still use the French region-specific bottle shapes to bottle specific grape varieties (Bordeaux shape for Merlot, Burgundy for Pinot Noir, Alsace for Riesling). If you're new to wine, start with France. This book contains history of French wine, regions of France and their corresponding grape varieties, information on appellation controlee, how to read a wine label, the grape growing process, the wine-making process for reds, whites and rose and even good food pairings to go with your chosen wine. Have no idea what vintage wine really means? This book will explain it to you, as well as provide you with a chart to show you when vintages of certain vineyards will be in their prime drinking state. Wnat to know how to truly taste and smell wine? This book will help you out. It's very visual and provides you with plenty of photos and pictures to help you delve deeper into the world of wine. Start here and you'll be on your way to being an expert.

Customer Review: French Wines

This is an excellent overall view of French wines, the varieties, and locations of the vineyards. It is good for the beginner and experienced wine lover.

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