| Author/Contributor(s): | Fielden, Christopher; Budd, Jim |
| Publisher: | Interlink Books |
| Date: | 9/3/2024 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs (wine usually seems to be made in attractive surroundings) as well as maps, the books in this series describe the wine-producing regions of each country. The authors recommend itineraries, list wineries, describe the local cuisines, suggest wine bars and restaurants, and provide a mass of practical information—much of which is not readily available elsewhere.
Each title includes:
- Itineraries and maps
- Local gastronomic specialties o Hundreds of visitor-friendly wineries
- Descriptions of local and regional wines
- Museums and sightseeing points
- Lists of wine festivals and exhibitions
- Restaurants, hotels and wine stores
- Reference section and glossary
France is the home of many of the world's greatest wines—nowhere else will you find such a warm welcome awaiting you in the cellar. Every one of the country's wine regions produces a unique selection of wines, often made with grapes used nowhere else for winemaking. Christopher Fielden describes France's most important wine-producing areas, gives the background to the wines, and provides a guide to visiting the best producers. Hundreds of wineries that welcome visitors are listed, together with their addresses, telephone numbers, websites and opening times. Christopher Fielden is a cheerful and knowledgeable guide. The French wine regions and their vineyards are well drawn. There are clear guidelines for visiting wineries and tasting their wines. Is there a charge for tasting? Are you expected to spit? (Yes in Burgundy; no in Alsace.) This book provides answers to these and many other questions.