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| BELFRAGE, NICOLAS Brunello to Zibibbo - the Wines of Tuscany , Central and Southern Italy London: Mitchell Beezley pub, 2003. 2003 Printing. Soft Cover. Photos. 5-1/4 x 8-1/2 x 1-3/4 " 1840007907 2003 Softcover ... Brand new from publisher ... Never opened, Never owned, Never marked ... tiny shelf scuff 1/2" bottom edge, corner of dark blue background cover, barely noticeable ... Nice clean Gift Giving quality ... Thick, satisfying, full-bodied book, 493 pages with index, illustrated with some B&W photos ... This is the second book from author Nicolas Belfrage about Italy's vast range of wines ... complementing the hugely successful first book, Barolo to Valpolicella ... All of the districts are covered in this one in detail, from Tuscany to Sardinia ... There is information about Italy's wine laws and the fashionable " Super Tuscan " wines that operate outside the rules, and the author takes a critical look at modern viticulture and winemaking in Italy in general ... Clive Coates, of The Vine, says of this book : " He pulls no punches ... he knows the producers like the back of his hand, and he writes like an angel ... This is the definitive work on the subject " ... " Brunello to Zibibbo - The Wines of Tuscany, Central and Southern Italy " ... by Nicolas Belfrage ... published by Mitchell Breezley publishing, London , 2003 softcover ***. New . USD 29.95 [Appr.: EURO 20 | £UK 18.25 | JP¥ 2576] Book number: 6229 Click here to order or inquire at Cavendish International Books & Music. | ||
| HUMPHRIES, JOHN / MADELEINE DAVID Essential Saffron Companion , the - History, Cultivation, Buyer's Guide, Recipes - the First Book to Tell the Fascinating Story of the World's Most Precious & Expensive Spice - By John Humphries, Illustrated By Madeleine David London: Grub Street Pub, 1996. First Edition. Hard Cover in Dust Jacket. Madeleine David paintings. 1898697388 1996 Hardcover in DJ 1st ... Brand new from publisher ... Never opened, Never owned ... Jacket protected in New non-stick clear mylar sleeve ... Gift Giving quality ... 160 pages ... Great looking book in colorful color jacket, illustrated with beautiful watercolor paintings by Madeleine David ... This fascinating book is the first to tell the fascinating story of the world's most expensive and precious spice ... saffron ... Since olden times saffron has been used not only as a seasoning, but also as a medicinal plant ... and its cultivation features in the history and culture of ancient Greece, Persia and Rome ... as well as England ... primarily in Saffron Walden, Essex ... The slender, dry crocus filaments add a rich color, fragra nce and inimitable flavor to food, qualities which have been much prized in the cuisines of many countries ... Here are almost 100 recipes, ranging from the classic uses of saffron in the aromatic golden rice of Paella Valenciana and the yellow-brothed fish Bouillabaisse of the French coast, to more modern dishes ... With an increasing interest in natural ingredients, this delightful introduction to saffron with its many uses, is an essential addition to every cook's library ... The Essential Saffron Companion - History , Cultivation Buyer's Guide , Recipes ... by John Humphries , illustrated by Madeleine David ... 1996 Hardcover in Dustjacket ***. New/New . USD 22.95 [Appr.: EURO 15.25 | £UK 14 | JP¥ 1974] Book number: 3206 Click here to order or inquire at Cavendish International Books & Music. | ||
| PLOCHER, TOM / BOB PARKE Northern Winework - Growing Grapes and Making Wine in Cold Climates Minnesota: Northern Winework, 2001. First. Soft Cover. Photos. 8-1/2 x 11 x 1/2 " 0970978405 2001 Softcover ... Brand new from publisher ... Last one ... Never opened , Never owned , Never marked ... Gift Giving quality ... nearly 9 x 11" size ... 178 pages ... illustrated with photographs ... For those with a foundation of basic grape growing and winemaking knowledge, who want to plant varieties suitable for their climate and site, and make high-quality wines from them ... Together the authors cover: How grapevines are injured by winter cold ... Recognizing winter injury ... Retraining winter injured vines ... Enhancing winter survival ... Evaluating your regional climate for grape growing ... Selecting a good vineyard site ... Matching varieities with climate constraints ... Selecting a training system ... Pruning for balanced growth ... Optimizing ripening and havest quality ... Winemaking : Using vinifera style winemaking on cold hardy grapes .. Equipping and stocking a home winery ... Avoiding common winemaking mistakes ... Controlling variables to influence winemaking results ... Recognizing spoilage problems and applying remedies ... Understanding and controlling the aging process .. Improving your tasting and evaluation skills ... Balancing and fine-tuning before bottling ... Blending methods for recognized varieties ... Showing off the final product ... The authors also researched and visited colder grape growing areas in Estonia, Latvia, Denmark and Belarus and brought back the technology and grape varieties to Minnesota, where they have successfully developed vineyards and made the wine. Cold weather vineyards are flourishing in areas where once no one believed it possible ... Wine grapes are now grown in every state in the US, including Alaska and North Dakota. This is a 'hands-on' book with photographs, figures and tables. The 34 grape varieties of special interest for cold climates and detailed instructions on winter vine survival are provided ... " Northern Winework: Growing Grapes and Making Wine in Cold Climates" ... by Tom Plocher & Bob Parke ... published by Northern Winework, Minnesota ... 2001 Softcover ... ***. New . USD 49.95 [Appr.: EURO 33.25 | £UK 30.25 | JP¥ 4295] Book number: 5300 Click here to order or inquire at Cavendish International Books & Music. |
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