The Champagne Guide 2020-2021

The Champagne Guide 2020-2021
Author: Tyson Stelzer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 560
Release: 2019-12-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9780980640076

The world's most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to Champagne, featuring all the latest vintages. The Champagne Guide 2020-2021 contains fully independent assessments, with profiles and ratings, of over 120 champagne producers and 800 cuvées. New in the 2020-2021 edition: New format, fully double the size of the past five editions. Independent assessments and ratings of more than 800 cuvées, all tasted recently. All the latest insights on the top 120 champagne houses, growers and coopératives. A Hall of Honour to acknowledge the best producers in Champagne this year. Highlights of all the best champagnes of the year at every price and style. Updated assessments of the past 24 vintages in Champagne. Brand new chapter on decoding champagne labels and bottling codes. Maps of the champagne villages and vineyards. All set off with photographs of the region by Tyson Stelzer and full-colour bottle images. Praise for The Champagne Guide 2020-2021: When I first reviewed Tyson Stelzer's The Champagne Guide, I marvelled at the quality of the overall package and the wealth of information it contained. Then and now it was entirely his personal knowledge, with fearlessly objective ratings. Now he has achieved the impossible, almost doubling the size of the 2018-2019 edition, with 582 gilt-edged pages. The 300,000 words within expand the scope of the information at every turn, and the amount of beautiful photography is likely to make it the only coffee-table book to show the eyeball and thumbprint traffic it will engender. It goes without saying that anyone with an interest in Champagne must have this book. - James Halliday This is the most comprehensive and finely wrought and written book on Champagne I have ever seen. Truly epic work. - Matthew Jukes THE definitive guide and authority on everything champagne. This 'bible' is beautifully presented and the immersive research invested and passion is on full show. A stunning achievement. - Luxury Wine Trails An extraordinary achievement - the depth of understanding and notes about each house and their wines is exceptional. - Mark Smith

Champagne

Champagne
Author: Peter Liem
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2017-10-10
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1607748436

Winner of the 2018 James Beard Foundation Cookbook Award in "Reference, History, Scholarship" Winner of the 2017 André Simon Drink Book Award Winner of the 2018 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Cookbook Award for "Wine, Beer & Spirits" From Peter Liem, the lauded expert behind the top-rated online resource ChampagneGuide.net, comes this groundbreaking guide to the modern wines of Champagne--a region that in recent years has undergone one of the most dramatic transformations in the wine-growing world. This luxurious box set includes a pullout tray with a complete set of seven vintage vineyard maps by Louis Larmat, a rare and indispensable resource that beautifully documents the region’s terroirs. With extensive grower and vintner profiles, as well as a fascinating look at Champagne’s history and lore, Champagne explores this legendary wine as never before.

The Champagne Guide

The Champagne Guide
Author: Tyson Stelzer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-06
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780980640083

The Champagne Guide Edition VII is the ultimate guide to everything you need to know about how champagne is grown and made, behind-the-scenes insights into its top producers and the best buys at every price point, all for the price of a bottle of champagne! This is a fully-updated colour edition of the internationally acclaimed self-published Champagne Guide, winner of the 2011 Louis Roederer International Champagne Writer of the Year Award for the 2011-2012 edition. The book contains fully independent assessments, with profiles and ratings of almost 150 champagne producers - from the smallest growers to the largest houses. More than 1300 wines have been reviewed based on current tastings, together with insights from their producers, accompanied by full-colour bottle shots. The Champagne Guide Edition VII features a Hall of Honour ranking the best producers in champagne this year and the best champagnes of the year under $60, under $100, under $200, at any price, and the best blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs and rosé champagnes. It's the world's most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to champagne, featuring the latest, freshest releases, all tasted recently. In the volatility of the current global climate, the increasing diversity of champagne and the scarcity of the most sought-after cuvées across a growing number of markets make ready access to up-to-the-minute reviews, pre-release recommendations and pertinent commentary more vital than ever.

An Encyclopedia of the Wines and Domaines of France

An Encyclopedia of the Wines and Domaines of France
Author: Clive Coates
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2000
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780520220935

In this detailed study of the wines of France, one of the world's leading authorities on wine discusses every appellation and explains its character and the best growers. He uses a star system to identify the finest estates. More than 40 specially commissioned maps show the main appellations and wine villages of France.

Christie's World Encyclopedia of Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Christie's World Encyclopedia of Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Author: Tom Stevenson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 344
Release: 1998
Genre: Cooking
ISBN:

An instant classic and a breathtaking achievement. Originally published in 1998, this is the fully revised and updated edition of the outstanding tour de force by the world's leading sparkling wine expert. It is the ultimate reference work for all fizz fans. Beautifully illustrated and stylishly designed, with over 600 full-colour photographs, labels and maps, it has become and will continue to be an indispensable part of any true wine lover's library. Winner of the Noble Cuve du Champagne Lanson; the Salon International du Livre; Gourmand 'Best Wine Book'; and was shortlisted for the Andre Simon Award.

Guide VERON des Champagnes 2021 - English version

Guide VERON des Champagnes 2021 - English version
Author: Michel VERON
Publisher: Guide VERON
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2020-05-09
Genre: Cooking
ISBN:

An inevitable Guide, An unique concept Between pleasure and emotion With this eleventh edition, the Guide VERON des Champagnes enters confidently in its second decade with an strong determination to reinvent itself. Aware of the major challenges of the 21st century, it is going digital, driven by a real desire to limit its environmental impact and to improve its carbon footprint. Thus, this Guide VERON des Champagnes 2021 will be exclusively marketed online, on Amazon, favouring the digital version (Kindle ebook) and with a paper version printed on demand in more than 100 countries of the world, in order to avoid stocks, possible unsold books to destroy and transport over long distances. New cuvées from Champagne, real œnological gem, new website, new design, the Guide VERON des Champagnes remains faithful to its concept, the one that makes its originality, by refusing to classify and mark the selected champagnes, so as not to sink into vulgarity. How to mark a pleasure or an emotion? The champagnes selected in this book, in total independence, gave place to many tastings and meetings rich in emotions with the wine growers and cellar masters which enabled to write with passion this Guide VERON des Champagnes 2021, despite the unprecedented crisis related to the coronavirus, to offer you an exciting 2021 edition. Produced in Champagne by Michel VERON, œnologist and œnology teacher at Lycée viticole de la Champagne since 1991, this book, published in French and English, was born out of his passion for champagne tasting, his long experience enriched by innumerable exchanges with the champenois wine growers and his thirst for discovery. www.guide-veron-champagne.blogspot.com Photo credits : Brigitte VERON

The Champagne Guide

The Champagne Guide
Author: Tyson Stelzer
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Total Pages: 552
Release: 2015-11-02
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1743583672

The Champagne Guide tells you everything you need to know about how the exquisite French sparkling wine is grown and made, as well as information about what to buy, and how to store, serve and open it, all for less than the price of a bottle of Champagne! The 2016–2017 edition is fully updated, with all-new tasting notes and for the first time, a section on vintages has been included.

The Champagne Guide offers fully independent assessments, and frank commentary on the issues facing Champagne. The Champagne Hall of Honour ranks the best producers and the best cuvees at all price points. With extensive notes on each producer, information on cellar doors, family and producer histories and colour photography thoughout, this is the ultimate guide to bring this historic French region to your doorstep.

Tyson Stelzer is an award winning wine writer, television presenter and international speaker. He is the author of 15 wine books and a regular contributor to various wine magazines. Stelzer is the sparkling reviewer for the Halliday Wine Companion and has presented at wine conferences around the world. In 2015, he was the winner of the International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year.

Champagne, Uncorked

Champagne, Uncorked
Author: Alan Tardi
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2016-05-24
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1610396898

The epitome of effervescence and centerpiece of celebration, Champagne has become a universal emblem of good fortune, and few can resist its sparkle In Champagne, Uncorked, Alan Tardi journeys into the heartland of the world's most beloved wine. Anchored by the year he spent inside the prestigious and secretive Krug winery in Reims, the story follows the creation of the superlative Krug Grande Cuv'e. Tardi also investigates the evocative history, quirky origins, and cultural significance of Champagne. He reveals how it became the essential celebratory toast (merci Napoleon Bonaparte!), and introduces a cast of colorful characters, including Eugè Mercier, who in 1889 transported his "Cathedral of Champagne," the largest wine cask in the world, to Paris by a team of white horses and oxen, and Joseph Krug, the reserved son of a German butcher who wound up in France, fell head over heels for Champagne, and risked everything to start up his own eponymous house. In the vineyards of Champagne, Tardi discovers how finicky grapes in an unstable climate can lead to a nerve-racking season for growers and winemakers alike. And he ventures deep into the caves, where the delicate and painstaking alchemy of blending takes place -- all of which culminates in the glass we raise to toast life's finer moments.

Wine

Wine
Author: Kenneth Fredrickson
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2020-01-14
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1646110552

Everything you need to know about the fruit of the vine—From A to Zinfandel. If you enjoy wine—but can't articulate why—you're not alone! From terroir to global varieties, Wine: A Beginner's Guide breaks down the complex bouquets of winemaking and tasting into ways that are fun and easy to understand. Learn what really makes a cabernet sauvignon red. Taste how it's possible to detect a hint of leather, chocolate, or even rubber in a single sip. Confidently discuss the subtleties of different types of grapes with the guide that has everything you need to know to grow your love of wine. Wine: A Beginner's Guide includes: Taste right—The 4-Step process to tasting wine means you'll get the most flavor from every swish and swirl. Pour with poise—Handle a bottle of vino just right, with tips on proper serving temperature, glass style, and long-term storage. Perfect match—An entire chapter on pairing with food means you'll select a bottle that complements every meal. Uncork your inner sommelier and sip confidently with Wine: A Beginner's Guide.

The Champagne Guide 2018-2019

The Champagne Guide 2018-2019
Author: Tyson Stelzer
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Total Pages: 557
Release: 2017-11-01
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1743585500

PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS EDITIONS

‘Attention to detail is quite extraordinary.’

James Halliday

‘The definitive global book on champagne.’

Radio 2UE

‘The best guide ever published on champagne.’

The Sydney Morning Herald

‘An indispensable book – I recommend it highly.’

Huon Hooke

‘A truly global publication and one of the most comprehensive of its type in the world.’

The Age

‘Like all good books, when you put this one down, you feel you know the players personally in all their champenois resilience, variety and valor.’

Michael Edwards, World of Fine Wine

‘Brings the story of champagne to life.’

Difford’s Guide