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For anyone who wants to understand the full story that lies within a glass of wine, this book opens up the inner secrets of the geology, the vineyards, the wines, and the growers of the northern Rhne Valley in France. Home to the spicy Syrah, or Shiraz, and the floral Viognier grapes, the northern Rhne Valley is one of France's oldest winegrowing regions; its appellations include Hermitage, CteRtie, Condrieu, CrozesHermitage, StJoseph, and ChteauGrillet. With evocative descriptions and marvelous insights, this accessible, elegant book, the culmination of more than thirty years following the Rhne, is a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the various estates, winemakers, and their wines.Taking a deeper look at the northern Rhne than LivingstoneLearmonth's highly regarded previous volumes on the Rhne Valley, this revised and uptodate edition covers more producers and includes more indepth information on the various terroirs, the histories of the wines, and the methods for making the wines. LivingstoneLearmonth concentrates on letting the producers explain their outlook and methods and includes much local color.The Wines of the Northern Rhne includes* Assessments of thousands of wines, with guide dates onwhen to drink and how long to age them* Winemakers' views on what foods best accompany their wines* New vineyard maps for each appellation* Detailed descriptions by growers discussing the effect of different soils on their wines* Precise information on how each domaine makes its wines* New research on the historical links between Hermitage and Bordeaux
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Wines of the Northern Rhône'? A: The book explores the geology, vineyards, wines, and growers of the northern Rhône Valley in France, providing an in-depth look at its wine culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Wines of the Northern Rhône' is John Livingstone-Learmonth.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 720 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'The Wines of the Northern Rhône' published? A: The book was published on December 1, 2005.
- Q: What valuable information does this book provide about wines? A: It includes assessments of thousands of wines, winemakers' food pairing suggestions, new vineyard maps, and detailed descriptions of how different soils affect the wines.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in wine knowledge? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible and elegant style, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced wine enthusiasts.
- Q: What updates are included in the revised edition? A: The revised edition includes more producers, in-depth information on various terroirs, and insights from winemakers about their methods.
- Q: Does the book cover specific wine appellations? A: Yes, it covers several appellations such as Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, and others within the northern Rhône Valley.
- Q: What is the significance of the northern Rhône Valley in wine production? A: The northern Rhône Valley is one of France's oldest wine-growing regions, known for producing notable grape varieties like Syrah and Viognier.