Andrew Jefford Livres

Reissue of a wonderfully evocative book that reflects a place and a taste never to be forgotten once sampled: the perfect book to curl up with in front of the fire.

The wine-writers' wine writer collects his best articles to explore the most profound and interesting questions about wine. A fascinating read for everyone with a broad interest in our cultural world.

A wonderfully evocative book that tells the story of Islay's whisky and reflects a place and a taste never to be forgotten

Wine, made and drunk locally, has been a part of life in the sunlit Mediterranean basin since ancient times. Now, all the temperate regions of the world produce wine. With that geographical expansion has come a new flowering of aromas and flavours. Socially, too, wine is now accessible to all. Its pleasures are no longer the preserve of a wealthy elite. The first part of the book, The Tools, introduces you to the kit you’ll need for tasting and thinking about wine, including different glasses, the varying colours of key wine types and their smell and taste. You’ll learn how to choose wine and record your impressions of what you taste. The Elements explains wine’s components. Andrew profiles the Magnificent Seven grape Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Pinot Noir, plus many more from the extended vine family. He also pictures what happens in the earth and sky as the vine grows, and the role of the winemaker in shaping the finished product. The final part of the book, The Journey, takes you on a tour of the world’s wine-producing countries, describing the characteristics of each. If you want to know more about wine’s unique sensual pleasures, enrol on Andrew Jefford’s Wine Course today.

When you visit the wine store, you can buy wine from every corner of the globe. The choice of wines grows apace as old grapes are grown in new places and newer varieties become widely available. So while today's wine is still made according to ancient principles, today's wine drinkers may need a little guidance to find the best bottles around. This easily digestible book contains all the guidance you need. Choosing Wine concentrates on the taste of wine; savoring and ejoying a glass with dinner, or sharing a bottle with friends. Award-winning wine expert Andrew Jefford begins with an overview of Grapes and Places, describing the major red and white grape varieties and the type of wines produced in different countries, so you know what to expect when reading a label. He then goes on to describe Wine Styles, from light reds to dry whites and dessert wines, including tips on which foods to well with each style. If you're looking for a particular flavour, or want a bottle to complement a meal here are the answers--plus new ideas to encourage you to broaden your range. "Choosing Wine" has everything you need to discover the wonderful world of wine.

An informative guide to wine written by the drink correspondent for the London "Evening Standard". It is divided into six the vineyard, growing wine, making wine, ageing wine, buying and tasting wine.

There is only one way to complete a great meal, to aid the digestion and to turn an ordinary evening into a luminous memory, and that's by enjoying the luxury of an after-dinner drink. The choice is huge which is where this guide steps in.

Kein Wein schmeckt wie der andere – und nicht jeder Wein trifft unseren persönlichen Geschmack. Wie aber wird ein Wein zu dem, was er ist, und wie können wir herausfinden, welche Weine wir wirklich mögen? Andrew Jefford geht zunächst der Frage nach, welchen Einfluss Rebsorte, Boden, Klima und Winzer auf den Geschmack und den Stil eines Weins haben, um sich dann den einzelnen Weinstilen und dem Weingenuss zu widmen. ‚Wege zum Wein‘ schärft die Sinne für die wesentlichen Zusammenhänge bei der Entstehung des Weins und weckt die Lust, eines der schönsten Geschenke der Natur für sich selbst zu entdecken.