The Wines and Landscapes of Spain [Hardback]by Jeremy Watson
Not yet published, no due date - can be pre-ordered Description of The Wines and Landscapes of SpainWine is one the most popular drinks, firmly established as one of the essential pleasures of our lives. The transformation of the image and quality of Spanish wines during the last quarter of the twentieth century has been nothing less than remarkable. Jeremy Watson writes informatively about the metamorphosis of the Spanish wine trade, as well as taking us on an oenological journey through the regions of Spain from the world-famous Rioja to Andalucia and the Canary Islands. Drawing on extensive original research, he offers a wealth of information about vineyards, grape and vine varieties, wine law and denominations of origin and well as methods of winemaking, such as wood ageing, oak barrels and new technology.The Wines of Spain is an informal and relaxed look at the subject with easy-reference and guidance for the reader. Enhanced by Murray Zanoni’s watercolour illustrations, this book will add greatly to the wine enthusiast’s knowledge of and pleasure in wine An informal and relaxed look at the subject written by one of the leading experts on Spanish regions and their wines with over 50 delightful paintings by renowned watercolour artist, Murray Zanoni. Murray Zanoni is an Australian artist who has been exhibiting his work since 1976. In 1998 he was commissioned to paint 25 watercolours of the wine cultures of Spain and Portugal for display in the Iberian room of The Wine Odyssey at Vinopolis – opening in London in May 1999. His illustrations appeared in Claudia Roden’s book Coffee, published by Pavilion Books. Title Information
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Write a review of this book Customer Reviews from AmazonAbout Jeremy WatsonJeremy Watson has been working in Spanish wines for more than thirty years, including a period spent working for the Spanish Embassy promoting and improving the image of Spanish wines in the UK.He has travelled extensively in Spain and researched and written a number of brochures on Spanish wine, as well as a short film entitled Spanish Wine – The Quiet Revolution. |
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