Focusing on the essentials of wine appreciation, this guide offers insights into selecting wines based on region or grape variety. It provides practical advice for ordering in restaurants, tasting, serving, and storing wines. Additionally, it features recommendations for producers and vintages, complemented by 16 color paintings, 32 drawings, and 6 maps to enhance the reader's understanding of the wine world.
The Reconquista and the Jewish Community in Medieval Iberia
Exploring the swift spread of Christianity in Iberia, this book highlights the significant influence of Jewish economic and political interests in shaping the region's dynamics. It delves into the interactions between these communities and their contributions to the cultural and social landscape during this transformative period.
The book explores a dynamic and often unstable society that broke through religious barriers, drawing Jewish settlers from across the peninsula and beyond. It highlights the diverse cultural interactions and the unique experiences of these colonists as they navigated their identities and communities in a rapidly changing environment.
If you want to learn about wine, the place to start is with the grapes themselves, because once you can identify the different varieties and the wines that they make, you will discover the wines that you like and those that you don't.* Jonathan Ray considers all the important grape varieties--from Chardonnay to Sauvignon Blanc, and from Riesling to Viognier--describing their characters, quirks, and qualities.* With White Wine as your companion, you will be able to approach any bottle with total confidence.
The book delves into the Jewish experience in medieval Spain, spanning from the rise of Sephardic society in the ninth century to the 1492 expulsion. It examines the transition from Muslim al-Andalus to Christian Iberia, highlighting the internal dynamics and rivalries within the Jewish community. The narrative provides insights into the complex inter-religious relations, especially during the anti-Jewish riots of 1391, which transformed both Jewish society and its interactions with Muslims and Christians. Despite adversity, Spanish Jews maintained a vibrant culture that influenced their legacy in exile.
There are so many sparkling wines from all over the world that there's something out there to suit every budget, taste and occasion. Wines featured in this delightfully fun book include types of Champagne, prosecco, cava, cremant, the dazzling rare and precious sparkling ice wine, and everything in between. With characteristic humour and accessibility, Jonathan takes you through the stories and qualities behnd the wines and producers, and even gives recipes for some extra-special Champagne cocktails
Knowing what to expect from a bottle of wine, and a little of where it is from and how it is made, adds immensely to its enjoyment. All About Wine will enable wine enthusiasts to approach any bottle with confidence.
Whether you are choosing a wine to accompany cheese or to add zest to tapas, Red Wine gives you the knowledge to select the right bottle with real confidence. Inspirational young wine writer Jonathan Ray explores the great wine varieties -- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Syrah/Shiraz -- while also examining the other commonly used varieties, including Barbera, Gamay, Zinfandel, and Sangiovese. For each variety he describes its flavor and characteristics and how it is used by wine-makers throughout the world. Fortified red wines, including Madeira and Port, are also expertly sampled.
There's never been a better time to explore the world of white wine. More wines are being produced in more far-flung locations, and they're of high quality and greater variety than ever before--and at more afordable prices. We've never had it so good. But if you don't know your Pinot Blanc from you Pinot Gris, you Sancerre from your Sauternes, the huge choice of bottles at the liquor store or supermarket can be daunting. With this invaluable little book you'll soon be able to decipher labels and select wines to suit your taste and needs. As White Wine expertly shows, the place to start is with the grapes themselves. Author Jonathan Ray considers all the important varieties, from the crisp Sauvignon Blanc to the spicy Gewurztraminer to the complex Chardonnay. You'll discover where specific grapes are grown and understand their unique characterisitcs, quirks, and qualities. White Wine also shows you the best ways to store, serve, and taste wine. You'll even learn how to tackle a restaurant wine list. Knowing what to expect from a bottle of wine adds immensely to its enjoyment. Whith "White Wine" in hand, you'll soon find yourself able to approach any bottle with total confidence.
Dies ist das richtige Geschenk für alle, die sich die faszinierende Welt des Champagners erschließen wollen. Jonathan Ray, ein Weinspezialist, gibt eine kleine Einführung in die spannende Geschichte des Luxusgetränks. Er erklärt anschaulich, was den Champagner gegenüber allen anderen Schaumweinen der Welt auszeichnet und wie mit der berühmten „Méthode champenoise“ die feinen Perlen in die Flaschen kommen. Außerdem gibt der Autor Tipps dazu, wie Champagner am besten serviert wird und verrät die Rezepte für die spritzigsten Champagnercocktails. Ein kleines Glossar mit den wichtigsten Begriffen rund um den Champagner erleichtert den Einstieg ins Thema.