Once an empire, Austria & Hungary both have long traditions of wine making. The map shows all of Austria & Hungary`s official wine regions as well as adjacent regions in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Serbia, Croatia & Slovenia. Detailed maps of Wachau, Kremsal & Kamptal & Tokaj are included. ...

Wine has been made for thousands of years in Greece & remains an inextricable part of everyday life. Although the quality has varied throughout its turbulent history, Greece is currently producing some of the world’s finest wines. This is the only up to date Wine Map of Greece currently available. It

Includes:: all of the wine regions of Greece, including 33 PDOs & 120 PGIs. It also

Includes:: detailed maps of Nemea & Santorini.



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Overview map of New Zealand from the county’s national survey organization, designed to show topography rather than to present the road network or tourist information. The map has altitude colouring & relief shading, with names of mountain ranges & numerous spot heights. Railway lines are prominently marked, but road network is not shows in much detail. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1º intervals. ...

Sharing a bottle of wine with friends is undoubtedly one of life`s pleasures, while collecting wine for future enjoyment is an absorbing hobby. Wine Notes is the perfect companion for wine lovers. In Parts 1 & 2, distinguished wine writers offer expert advice on all aspects of choosing, storing & enjoying wine
- from planning your cellar to food & wine matching. In Parts 3 & 4 there is plenty of space for you to record thoughts of your own & organize your collection: from wines you have tasted & enjoyed, recommendations from friends & lists of bottles that you are laying down for a special occasion in the future. Whether you are a keen collector or simply like to keep a record of what wines you have enjoyed with everyday meals, this journal provides the perfect place to store your knowledge.
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Introspective, intense & poignant, The Wine of Solitude is the most autobiographical of all Irene Nemirovsky's novels, now available in English for the first time. Imbued with melancholy, & regret, it explores the troubled relationship between a young girl, her distant, self-absorbed mother & her mother's lover, Max. We follow the family through the Great War & the Russian Revolution, as the young Helene grows from a dreamy, unhappy child into an angry young woman. Through hot summers in a fictionalised Kiev (Nemirovsky's own birthplace) & the cruel winters of St Petersburg, the would-be writer Helene blossoms, despite her mother's neglect, into a clear-eyed observer of the life around her. The Wine of Solitude is a powerful tale, telling less of the end of innocence, than of disillusionment; the story of an upbringing that produces a young woman as hard as a diamond, prepared to wreak a shattering revenge on her mother. ...

Take a fascinating thematic journey of Italy with the Michelin touring Guide Wine Trails of Italy. Explore Italy`s regional vineyards & wineries. Learn all about Italian wine: making it, tasting it, serving it. & visit the scenic towns & villages along the way. Suggested Michelin Driving Tours for wine routes include special points of interest. Through its star-rating system, well-researched places to stay & eat, colourful maps & suggested activities, this Michelin travel guide will help you discover the best of Italy & its wines. ...

Wine Trails, in Lonely Planet`s ” Perfect Weekends” series, introduces the secret gems in well-known regions such as Napa & Sonoma, Tuscany, Burgundy & Rioja, & also explores off-the-beaten-path regions in Georgia, Greece & beyond. Detailed itineraries recommending the most interesting wineries & the best places to stay & eat in 52 wine regions near major cities make this perfect for travel enthusiasts who enjoy wine. Winemakers offer personal insights into what wines to taste & why they`re special & help you to understand a place, its people & their traditions through the wine that is made there. Gorgeous photography, maps & in-the-know authors complete the package. ...

Demystify wine with this ultimate visual course for wine lovers. Think while you drink with Wine A Tasting Course. A fresh take on the world of wine, showing you what you need to know & exploding wine myths. Can`t smell honeysuckle or taste tobacco? So what. Wine A Tasting Course focuses on you, helping you to discover which wines you like & why. Easy to underst&, jargon-free & full of fun infographics, this no-nonsense book will help you to appreciate enjoying wine in everyday life, exploring talking, tasting & buying wine, before then covering grape varieties & regions. Drink alongside your discoveries with fun wine tasting tests that cover wines from all over the world & learn key wine facts in ” Did you know” boxes. Wine- A Tasting Course is perfect for anyone looking for a practical dynamic guide to wine tasting that focuses on enjoying & understanding wine for yourself, rather than for others. ...

In the 19th century the sweet white wines of Constantia were rated among the finest in the world
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The most comprehensive guide to the wines of the entire continent, Wines of South America introduces readers to the astounding quality & variety of wines that until recently have been enjoyed, for the most part, only locally. Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein leads wine enthusiasts on an exciting geographical journey across ten countries, describing the wines, grapes, & regions of each. Goldstein begins the tour with a continental overview, discussing the arrival of the vine & wine culture, surveying the range of grapes planted & cultivated, & summarizing the development of modern day viticulture & winemaking. He explores the two giants of the continent, Argentina & Chile, in expansive chapters that cover their unique histories, wine regions, wine styles, prominent grapes, & leading producers. Goldstein covers the evolving industries of Brazil & Uruguay & discusses the modern-day activities in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, & Venezuela. Up-to-date maps, several engaging photos, & pertinent statistics support each section, which also feature lively profiles of key individuals & wineries that have influenced the development of the craft.A closing chapter is devoted to food in South America, with specific information on wine country dining & leading chefs & restaurants. The author provides practical advice for travelers, an appendix of available resources for learning more about the wines of each region, & lists of `top 10` wine recommendations for quick reference. ...