Godfrey Spence Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

From the creators of the tremendously successful Cigar Companion (with over 100,000 copies sold), this next guide in the series covers everything one needs to know about the world s port. From the history of the beverage to the step-by-step process of making the wine, this beautifully illustrated companion to port also provides details on where to buy it and tips on storage, serving, and decanting. A directory of all the major port houses allows the reader to fully appreciate and understand the differences among them. Perfect for the port connoisseur, Port makes a delightful holiday gift! Godfrey Spence is the coauthor of Exploring Wines and Spirits. A lecturer at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, Spence resides in the UK.

In a fascinating introduction, this book explores the history of wine and winemaking. Current trends are discussed and winemaking process described. Information about grape varieties, wine tasting and how to build a wine cellar will be discussed.

This guide to port contains an A to Z directory of over 50 port houses, with details of over 300 ports. Each entry is devoted to a particular house, providing the company's lineage, an analysis of the qualities of its wines and full tasting notes on a selection of the best labels. The history of port and port production is also covered, and there is advice on how to buy and store port, decant and serve correctly, and match specific types with a variety of foods.