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Three renowned wine experts take you on a glorious and grand tour of the wines of the world in Exploring Wine. An essential and dynamic reference for wine lovers as well as seasoned professionals, this compelling volume penetrates the mystique surrounding wine, freeing you to explore with confidence. Exploring wine demystifies wine as it follows the exciting path from the vine to the table. The book begins by focusing on the basics: grape growing and wine making, an ideal starting point– and compass– for your journey. Next, you will learn how to fine-tune your senses to develop your own approach to the pleasures of wine as the authors explain what to look for in the glass– appearance, aroma and bouquet, and, of course, taste. Exploring wine visits the major and minor wine-producing regions in the Old World and the New World, providing a comprehensive working knowledge of the history, geography, wine laws, vineyards, producers, and styles of wines produced in each region. Featuring detailed, specially commissioned full-color maps and beautiful color photographs– mostly from the authors’ own archives– along with extensive highlighted interviews with the people who make up the modern global wine business, Exploring Wine brings complex subject matter to life with grace and style. The authors provide sound strategies and logical guidelines for wine and food pairing to bring out the best in every dining experience, from a picnic to a once-in-a-lifetime meal. Next, they report on and examine important current research and trends in wine and health. Turning to professional issues, Exploring Wine covers worldwide trends, wine lists, wine service, and wine storage.Unique in the world of wine books, extensive quotes from internationally recognized sommeliers, chefs, and restaurateurs bring key issues " to the table" for consideration and discussion by both the professional and the consumer.

-- An accessible approach to pairing wine and food from one of California's oldest family-run vineyards. -- The Wente Vineyards Restaurant has twice won the Distinguished Restaurants of North America award, and has been cited by Wine Spectator with an Award of Excellence. -- Foreword by Anthony Dias Blue, wine and spirits editor, Bon Appetit. In this beautiful seasonal cookbook, Carolyn Wente, fourth-generation vintner of the venerable Wente Vineyards in Livermore, California, and Kimball Jones, executive chef of the Wente Vineyards Restaurant, share their philosophy of food, wine, and entertaining. Over 100 recipes from their award-winning restaurant are complemented by stories, reflections, and practical tips. Generously illustrated with photographs of the food, people, and natural beauty of the Wente family vineyards, the simple but elegant recipes include Pecan-Crusted Rainbow Trout with Black Walnut Butter, Ravioli with Hot Smoked Salmon, Fennel, and Tangerine Butter, Colorado Lamb Loin Chops with Mint and Garlic Oil, Spicy Couscous, and Grilled Summer Squash; and Chocolate Souffle with Raspberry Coulis. In Carolyn's words, "Simple flavors accompanied by a nice wine make even a modest meal a special occasion".