Susy Atkins Bücher

Currently considered one of the world’s trendiest wines, Merlot has long been a staple from the vineyards of Bordeaux, used in blends with Cabernet Sauvignon to add soft, supple fruit to the final product. Susy Atkins, author of Girls' Guide to Wine , demystifies everything about this popular variety in an eye-opening and practical guide that’s great for buying a bottle at home or taking on a wine-tasting trip.

Aimed at anyone who enjoys browsing the endless selection of wines available today-this is the book to make wine-buying easier. A choice of wines from all over the world and confusing labels make choosing wine hard work. This book tells readers everything they need to know to get maximum value for money when choosing and buying any style of wine. 

In How to Make Your Own Drinks award-winning author Susy Atkins gives the low-down on how to create delicious cordials, wines, infusions, liqueurs and health-giving juices from fresh, seasonal home-grown or locally sourced ingredients with minimum fuss and maximum results. Recipes include thirst-quenching Apple Juice, rich Blackcurrant Cordial, tasty Limoncello and enticing Sloe Gin. Whether you are a gardener with a glut of summer berries, a forager seeking inspiration for armfuls of hand-picked elderflower or a farmers' market devotee wondering what to do with a bulk-buy of late-season apples, How to Make Your Own Drinks will guide you in the right direction, giving tips, advice and recipe ideas on how to make easy, cheap, mouth-watering and additive-free drinks from the bounty of natural ingredients available.

Written by an award-winning expert who appears on numerous popular television shows, this guide offers a fresh approach for new enthusiasts who want to know more about buying, serving, and enjoying fine wine. Snappy and straightforward language accompanies 50 color photographs that make it easy to learn the basics, from the characteristics of major grape varieties to reading labels. There are also tips on avoiding expensive mistakes at the wine shop, proper wine storage, and what to expect at a wine tasting. Winemaking techniques and fascinating historical background are provided for red and white wines, champagnes and other sparklers, ports and fortified wines. Pairing wine with food is made simple with easy-to-read charts that show at a glance which wines will work-and won't-with various soups and starters, main courses, and desserts.