André Dominé Livres

Cet ouvrage réunit en un seul volume tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur le vin : à la fois atlas œnologique et ouvrage de référence, ce guide nous conduit à travers toutes les régions viticoles du monde et nous livre les secrets de la cave idéale. L'amateur y découvrira toutes sortes d'informations passionnantes, de l'art des vendanges aux méthodes de vinification, des règles fondamentales de la dégustation au choix d'un vin. Dans un tour du monde surprenant, le lecteur reconnaîtra certains vins occidentaux et dénichera des vins plus inattendus, en Croatie, au Liban ou en Nouvelle-Zélande, et même en Chine. Plus de 150 cartes détaillées lui permettront une approche plus précise des zones étudiées. Il pourra suivre la voie tracée par les étiquettes de vins intéressants, repérer les vignerons et les domaines, les châteaux ou les caves recommandés, afin de profiter d'une offre de plus en plus vaste, que ce soit en Europe ou à l'autre bout du monde.

This book serves as both a travel guide through the world of spirits and a collection of recipes. It features an extensive section with hundreds of classic and lesser-known mixed drinks, each accompanied by a recipe and a color photo.

In this compact guidebook, wine lovers will find documented facts and valuable tips all about wine. The reader first learns everything about winegrowing-the most important grape varieties, the significance of the terroirs, conventional and biodynamic forms of cultivation, vine protection, and the grape harvest. The wine cellar is the focus of the second part of the book with the basics of wine processing, barrel development, and bottle production. Traditional as well as innovative methods are described, and the reader learns how the "ideal wine cellar" should look. A tour of the great wine countries rounds out the book. In addition to the classical wine terroirs, new regions from around the world are presented. And finally there are valuable tips for purchasing wine-and, of course, enjoying it. An indispensable book for all wine lovers! Highlights include an internationally acclaimed author; a guidebook with experts' knowledge about wine produciton, wine cellars, and the best wines in the world; coverage of new wine cultivating regions in Europe, the U.S., Australia, and Asia; high grade clothing; and a practical pocket format.

Since when have bars existed, how are they equipped and what is the art of mixing cocktails? This is a travel guide through the international world of spirits and drinks. It includes an overview that helps the reader learn about the history of the various types of alcoholic drinks and more about the bar itself.

More than 100 cocktails and mixed drinks and what you need to know to set up your own bar!

NATIONAL & REGIONAL CUISINE. France has long been and remains the stronghold of culinary culture. No other country in the world can boast such an immense richness of specialities or comes even close to offering such an extraordinary wealth of noble restaurants, in which thousands of chefs nurture the tradition of grand cuisine and with notable creativity continue to produce new culinary delights. This gastronomic tour demonstrates how landscape, climate and culture impact France's cuisine. Master chefs from all corners of the country have contributed to a new, up-to-date portrait of this nation of food lovers. It includes something for everyone, whether you prefer to enjoy the tastes of France in person or in your own kitchen, or let yourself be enchanted in an entirely new way by the selection of fabulous photographs, enticing recipes, and knowledgeable texts about French cuisine.

When it comes to the subject of wine, we can't see the wine for all the vines. But wine is in the first place there to taste good, to bring us pleasures as well as relaxation. We want to share its delicacy and enjoy a luscious moment. What do we care for vines and training wires, steel tanks and cooling coils? That's why these pages offer you a quite different approach to white wine and completely unexpected views and insights. Let yourself be surprised! In an amusing and effortless way, you will discover a lot that is worth knowing about wines of all kinds and from all countries.

The highest quality wine is the essence of its terroir, the place where it grows. More and more wine afficianados choose these locations as travel destinations and allow themselves to be captivated by the fascination of wine-growing landscapes. But between tours of wineries and the bountiful culinary pleasures, do they really perceive the grandiosity of these places? Armin Faber, who has been underway in the wine-growing regions of the world continuously for three decades, has captured their very essence in his photographs. More than just a treat for the eyes, this collection is an optical intoxication to be enjoyed without moderation.