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The new Sotheby's wine encyclopedia / Tom Stevenson & Orsi Szentkiralyi, DJur ; with a foreword by Jamie Ritchie.

by Stevenson, Tom, 1951- author.

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Washington, DC : National Geographic, 2020.

Wine and wine making -- Encyclopedias.

9781426221415 (hbk.) :

142622141X (hbk.)

798 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm

Part one. Taste and quality -- Part two. Wine through the ages -- Part three. A world of wine.

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 Europe to the Eastern Mediterranean, each page is packed with information on flavor notes, vineyard profiles, tasting room guides, grape know-how, and special information on unique varietals. The book also features top wines organized by maker and year; a troubleshooter's guide to potential wine faults; a taste chart to help identify flavors; up-and-coming producers; unusual wines, food pairings, and more. You'll find time lines depicting the chronology of wine from 500 million B.C., expert sommelier tips, and thousands of recommendations for the latest and greatest reds, whites, and rosés. The most up-to-date and comprehensive wine reference in the world, this stunning book is an oenophile's dream--and a must-have for anyone looking to become an expert in wine.

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