Until very recently, most grape-based wine was consumed close to where it was produced, and mostly that was in Europe. Barely one-tenth of the worlds wine production was exported prior to the 1970s, even counting intra-European trade. The latest wave of globalization has changed that forever. Now more than one - third of all wine consumed globally is produced in another country, and Europes dominance of global wine trade has been greatly diminished...

From Ernest and Julio Gallo to Francis Ford Coppola, Italians have shaped the history of California wine. In this account of the ethnic origins of California wine, Simone Cinotto rewrites a century-old triumphalist story.

Fully updated and revised for the first time since 2011, this new 800-page edition of Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia reflects the most recent trends in the dynamic world of wine, written by experts around the globe. Beautifully illustrated with more than 400 images and 100 brand-new National Geographic maps, this definitive guide is arranged geographically to highlight the regions and climates that produce the best vintages. From the countries of Southeast...

To her family, Natalie Seebring is a woman who prizes appearances. So when she announces plans to marry a vineyard employee mere months after the death of her husband of fifty-eight years, her son and daughter are stunned. Faced with their disapproval, Natalie decides to write a memoir. Olivia Jones lives vicariously through the old photographs she restores. She and her daughter Tess have no one, so they cling to the fantasy that a big, happy family...

This down-to-earth guide cuts through wine snobbery and tells you what's in, what's out, and what's new in wine. This update of the bestselling For Dummies® classic covers everything from established and emerging wine regions to pairing wine with food to collecting wine. Here's to fun, relaxed wine exploration and enjoyment! Discover how to: Understand grape varieties and wine styles Decipher wine lists and wine labels Select, store, open, pour,...

From planting vines to savoring the finished product, Jeff Cox covers every aspect of growing flawless grapes and making extraordinary wine. Fully illustrated instructions show you how to choose and prepare a vineyard site, build trellising systems, select, plant, prune, and harvest the right grapes for your climate, press, ferment, and bottle wine, and judge wine for clarity, color, aroma, and taste. With information on making sparkling wines, ice...

"Your go-to resource for how to pair wine with anything, from veggie burgers and avocado toast to General Tso's chicken, white-cheddar popcorn, and chocolate-chip pancakes, based on the wildly popular New York magazine column" -- Page [4] cover.