Wine comes in many forms and flavours, and has been a part of man's social history for thousands of years, the earliest evidence of a fermented drink based on grapes originating from China around 7000 BC. Today, winemaking is big business, both in Europe and the New World. This book provides a fascinating insight into how wines and winemaking techniques have developed around the world, and offering practical advice on how to produce successful homemade...

"About Wine distinguishes itself as a highly visual, accessible, and motivating resource. About Wine is essential to anyone responsible for managing wine within the hospitality industry. Key topics include selling and serving wine, developing and managing a wine list, and purchasing and cellaring wine. In addition, practical information on the fundamentals of wine, the different grape varietals, winemaking, and tasting and evaluating wine provide...

Larousse Wine's comprehensive coverage of the wine-producing regions of the world is invaluable. Each section begins with it a beautiful colour illustration of the area, with the major districts, rivers, and cities highlighted. A short history and analysis of each region follows, with a discussion of the types of wines produced in each district, the specific oenological properties that make the region unique, and the appellations of the area.