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It's now on my MacBook, iPhone, iPad mini, and with many dozens of new entries — e. The new e-book and Kindle formats, as well as the traditional hardcover edition, now render this fount of vinous erudition even more accessible and eminently more portable.
Read the review 'It also has semi-hidden pleasures amid the dry discourse. These Easter eggs elevate Oxford from becoming an encyclopedic brain dump. They sum up wine, in its current state, with finesse.
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Read the review 'Long considered the standard text of wine scholarship, I feel comfortable as an admirer of both wine writing and Oxford companions in observing that it also sets a standard for the Oxford series. Read the review 'I asked the students to give me feedback about the various readings. When it came to the Oxford Companion there was nearly unanimous praise.
Concise, detailed, informed, well-written — they liked everything about it. Read the review 'It has authority running through it like the stripes in a tube of toothpaste.
Read the review 'The mother of all reference books on wine. Read the review 'The Oxford Companion is exhaustively researched and the inclusion of a grape or region in its pages lends a level of credibility that Wikipedia does not [have].
Read the review 'It may be the most essential wine book any enthusiast should possess - a fastidiously researched and well-crafted book on just about everything in wine from a-z. Read the review 'By some distance the greatest wine reference book ever created. Read the review 'A handy barometer on how the wine world is doing. Read the review 'If you find yourself embroiled in dinner-table debates about wine, the Oxford Companion is your final arbiter. Read the review 'A comprehensive compendium that deserves a spot on every aficionado's shelf.
Read the review 'A must-have in any serious wine library. Even wine writers refer, and defer, to it. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page.
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Country by country, and region by region, the book journeys around the world to drop in on familiar and lesser-known producers, and studies the world's 12 major grape varieties, describing their aromas and flavours. The wines of New Zealand Rebecca Gibb. Jancis updated and rewrote many sections, particularly for New World wines where information has changed dramatically. Classifieds The marketplace for all your wine needs, including: In her introduction, MacNeil says that readers should be able to dip into any section and get what they need without cross-referencing. Refresh and try again. It has the specific flavor of the times.
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Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers from every corner of the globe worked to provide the most current and comprehensive reference. From Burgundy to Zimbabwe, from Turkmenistan to Uruguay, this encyclopedia covers every aspect of wine from its history to its making and enjoyment.
Each chapter is virtually a book in itself. From the popular wine growing regions of the world; France, Italy, Spain and California to the more arcane: All organized in a style where you can quickly reference the region you are seeking.
A "Wine Reference Table" of over 5, wines provides you with a brief description, the food compatibility and price range on more wines than any other book. A thorough Glossary enables the reader to decipher common and foreign language wine terminology. A massive index with over 15, entries further enables the reader to quickly find the topic.
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