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Většina lidí má sice víno ráda, vadí jim však složitý proces jeho výběru. Proto se mnozí neustále vracejí ke svým starým osvědčeným značkám. Tím však sami sebe ochuzují o nové zážitky. Snahou autorky této knihy je naučit nás snadné orientaci ve světě vína a přiblížit nám tak jeho poklady. Proto se odvrací od způsobu uspořádání většiny obchodů s vínem a vinných lístků - tedy podle zeměpisné oblasti - a místo toho nám nabízí systém 10 nejběžnějších stylů vína, s nímž se lze v této složité oblasti snadno orientovat. Snaží se přitom používat co nejjednodušší jazyk doplněný řadou uživatelsky přehledných grafů a symbolů, jež ještě víc ulehčují orientaci.

A vibrantly illustrated, authoritative guide to sparkling wine from James Beard Award winner Katherine Cole in the follow-up to her popular Rosé All DaySparkling Wine Anytime introduces readers to every style of sparkling wine, from Champagne and Prosecco to Cava, Lambrusco, Pét-Nat, and more. Wine expert Katherine Cole digs deep into sparkling wine’s compelling history, role in culture today, and the unique process by which it is made, explicating the most complicated concepts with light, bubbly prose. Organized by region, this comprehensive guide includes producer profiles, tasting notes, cocktail recipes, food pairings, and bottle recommendations for any budget. Filled with playful illustrations and infographics, Sparkling Wine Anytime is an effervescent exploration of all things sparkling.

Complete Wine Selector strips away wine's intimidating facade to show how easy it can be to choose wine in any setting, easily and with confidence. Avoiding wine jargon and instead focusing on the 10 wine styles -- Crisp, lean whites; Lively, aromatic whites; Rich, full-bodied whites; Lusciously sweet whites; Sparkling whites; Rosé; Light, refreshing reds; Firm, medium-bodied reds; Rich, full-bodied reds; Fortified -- Complete Wine Selectorwill be your escort into the world of wine:Introducing the Ten Wine StylesBuying Wine by StyleServing and Drinking WineThe World of Wine Made SimpleRules to RememberFriendly charts, pictograms, at-a-glance guides, and numerous "top 10" and how-to lists make it simple. More than 600 wine recommendations, the mechanics of buying wine and advice on common dilemmas provide easy answers to the most perplexing wine decisions.

Could cow horns, vortexes, and the words of a prophet named Rudolf Steiner hold the key to producing the most alluring wines in the world--and to saving the planet? InVoodoo Vintnerswine writer Katherine Cole reveals the mysteries of biodynamic winegrowing and explores its practice on Oregon vineyards. Cole's story of biodynamic winegrowing starts on the back of a motorcycle in Persia and ends on a farm where the work is done by draft horses, chickens, and goats. It is a tradition that can be traced from Paleolithic times to the finestdomainesin Burgundy today. At the epicenter of the American biodynamic revolution are the Oregon vintners who believe that this spiritual style of farming results in the truest translations ofterroirand the purest pinot noirs possible. Cole introduces these "voodoo vintners" of Oregon, revealing why the need to farm biodynamically courses through their blood and examining their motivations and rationalizations." Voodoo Vintnersanswers the call of oenophiles everywhere for more information about this "beyond organic" style of farming. Cole's engaging narrative is a must-read for anyone interested in wine, sustainable agriculture, or the food movement.

A vibrantly illustrated, authoritative guide to rose from wine expert Katherine Cole