Nicky Welch

The Pocket Guide to Wine

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Are you stuck on Sauvignon? Weary of White Zinfandel or married to Mr or Mrs Merlot? Do you fancy a change of wine scene? This concise, fun and informative guide is for anyone who loves wine. Using the WineTubeMap® — a unique flavour map which shows how different wines relate to each other in terms of taste — it takes you on a tour of the most popular grape types, wine-growing regions and styles. Whether you're a seasoned traveller in the world of wine, a complete novice, or simply stuck in a wine rut, The Pocket Guide to Wine will help you expand your horizons and impress people along the way.
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131 printed pages
Copyright owner
Bookwire
Original publication
2014
Publication year
2014
Publisher
Birlinn
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  • natashadushkohas quoted6 years ago
    Some of the most intense sweet wines are created when grapes develop a condition called Botrytis or Noble Rot. This happens in vineyards when the climate is moist but not too wet. The ‘rot’ sucks away at the water leaving only a little juice remaining, with a specific honey flavour. It is impossible to force this ‘noble rot’ to happen, and the risk is that the other kind of not-so-good rot turns up instead. I know it all sounds horrible but the wines made from botrytised grapes are incredibly special. The most famous wines made with these grapes are Sauternes and Tokaji, which are sought after all over the world.
  • Nadia Zelenkovahas quoted6 years ago
    Valpolicella and pizza are a match made in heaven.
  • Nadia Zelenkovahas quoted6 years ago
    White chocolate – soft whites and pinks; the best match is Moscato d’Asti with white chocolate covered in freeze-dried raspberries. Avoid very crisp, dry wines.

    Milk chocolate – soft reds, particularly New World Pinot Noir and some rosés. Avoid heavy tannins or very dry wines.

    Dark chocolate – bigger reds but preferably fortified wines and rich sherry: Oloroso with nutty chocolate is heavenly!

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