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Birds Of Nabaa - A Mauritanian Tale

by Abdallah Uld Mohamadi Bah

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 Birds of Nabaa is a tale of physical and spiritual journeys, from its beginnings in Nabaa, a remote Mauritanian village, whose herds lead the community according to their own inscrutable instincts, to life in Madrid, the Gulf states and Guinea, where the narrator's work as an embassy accountant takes him, and back to Nabaa and Nouakchott.
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Cote D'Or : The Wines And Winemakers Of The Heart Of Burgundy - The Wines And Winemakers Of The Heart Of Burgundy

by Raymond Blake

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 Côte d''Ormay be small in size but its influence is huge and its reputation alone canstrike terror into the heart of even the most seasoned wine professionals.Côte d''Or is located in the very heart of Burgundy and stretches for a narrow35-mile band. It’s on this terroir that some of the world’s best known winesare produced.There aretwo main sections. Côte de Nuits, named after the village ofNuits-Saint-Georges, is a mere one mile by 12 miles but it’s home to 24 GrandCru vineyards and some of the world’s most expensive vineyard real estate. Thisis the northernmost region, starting just south of Dijon and running toCourgoloin, a few kilometres south of Nuits-Saint-Georges and it grows mainlyPinot Noir and other red grapes. It is responsible for some of the great namesof French wine, Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges and Beaune itself. Thesecond part, the southerly Côte de Beaune, is well-known for its whites butactually grows both Chardonnay and red grapes. One of the most famous villagesin the Côte de Beaune is Pommard, known for its heavy, full-bodied reds.It’s anintimidating terroir but Raymond Blake’s companionable Côte d''Or demystifiesit. There is hardly another wine region where knowledge of the back-story is socritical to understanding the wine, for it is impossible to understand burgundywithout reference to the place it comes from and the people who make it. In Côte d''OrBlake transports the reader to the heart of Burgundy, telling the whole storyand painting a complete picture of life there: the history, the culture, thepeople, the place, the geography and the climate.
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The Wines Of Roussillon

by Rosemary (President Of The Circle Of Wine Writers) George

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 The epithet ‘hidden treasure’ may be overused but it can truly be applied to the often-overlooked wine region of Roussillon. Tucked into the southernmost corner of France between the Pyrenees, the Corbières massif and the Mediterranean, it is often considered as an adjunct to the Languedoc. However, Roussillon, which has been part of France for little more than 350 years, is quite different culturally, topographically and climatically from its more famous neighbour. And its wines are different too. Roussillon’s reputation was founded on the popularity of its Vins Doux Naturels, which were particularly celebrated in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries but have declined in popularity since the 1980s. Partly in response to this, over the last 20 years levels of production have shifted in favour of table wines, or vins secs, as they are known locally. Roussillon’s winemakers are still fine-tuning their talent for vins secs, but many have already created exciting, original and delicious wines; red, white and pink, as well as orange. In The wines of Roussillon, Rosemary George MW takes us on a journey through the hilly landscape, revealing the huge variety of soil types and microclimates the region offers and explaining how viticulture is tackled in its rugged, sloping vineyards. While some of the producers she meets are continuing a long family tradition, the region has also seen an influx of winemakers from outside Roussillon attracted by the relative affordability of land or the excitement of helping to develop the region’s identity. George presents a view of the region through the eyes of its most committed producers; their opinions and approaches to winemaking differ but it is they who will develop the image of Roussillon and ensure that its wines continue to delight generations to come. Complete with vintage assessments and thorough appendices, this book is an eye-opening treat for wine lovers keen to make new discoveries.
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The Wines Of Northern Spain : From Galicia To The Pyrenees And Rioja To The Basque Country

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The Wines Of Northern Spain : From Galicia To The Pyrenees And Rioja To The Basque Country - From Galicia To The Pyrenees And Rioja To The Basque Country

by Sarah Jane Evans

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 There’s nodoubt about it, Spain is the most exciting country in Europe when it comes towine. As Europe’s second most mountainous country, with exposure to seas andoceans on every side, it’s very diverse in terroir, culture, language andlifestyle.Innorthern Spain there are four main wine producing areas: Rioja, Galicia,Catalonia and Ribera del Duera in Castilla y Leon. Each is unique and producesfine wines with its own Denomination of Origin guarantee. The heart ofwine-producing northern Spain is Rioja, which has produced high quality winesfor centuries. (In the 1800s Rioja benefited from its alliance with Bordeaux,conferring technological advantages unknown to other Spanish regions.) Butquality doesn’t stop in Rioja. Navarra is home to many of the most modern andcutting edge producers. Calatayud and Campo de Borja are home to some of thegreatest Grenache vineyards in the world outside of the Southern Rhone, andPriorat and the surrounding area of Montsant in Catalonia produce some of therenowned Spanish wines.Sarah JaneEvans, the world’s leading authority on the wines of Spain, begins with ahistory of the region: from phylloxera, the replanting of different, andinternational, varieties through the aftermath of the Civil War and the effectson the wine industry, to recovery and innovation in late 20th century, thepromise of the 21st century and the rediscovery of indigenous varieties, aswell as a quick detour through the recent effects of the economic crisis. Shethen takes the sub-regions in turn, starting with a profile before opening outinto discussion of the key producers and their top wines.Evans’ surefootedguide to the wines of northern Spain is an essential companion for anyoneinterested in Spanish wine, from students and professionals to interested winetourists.
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The Wines Of Greece

by Konstantinos Lazarakis

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 Wineproduction in Greece dates back thousands of years. Excavations at prehistoricsettlements have brought to light charred remains of Vitis Vinifera vines thatprovide the earliest indication of wine making in the Mediterranean, andremains of wine presses found in Crete suggest that wine was consumed on thisisland in the second millennium BC.ModernGreek wine, however, started seriously to enter the international wine sceneonly in the last few decades of the 20th century, although it was commerciallyestablished long before. Most wine professionals around the world now recognizeGreece as a source of diverse high-quality wines with distinctive and uniquecharacter, and exports have seen a remarkable increase in both volume and valuewith more and more wine consumers appreciating the virtues of the Greek wine.Figures released in 2016 indicate that wine exports from Greece to the UnitedStates and Canada in the last five years have increased by 39% and 55%,respectively. Greek wine is enjoying growing demand despite increasingworldwide competition. Greek wine is shipped to more than 35 countries aroundthe globe.The firstpart of Konstantinos Lazarakis’s new book provides an overview of all Greekwine regions and appellations (new and old), their topographic, geographic andclimatic conditions and the various grape varieties. The wines of Greecealso discusses renowned grape varieties such as Assyrtiko and Xinomavro as wellas traditional wines such as Retsina which is currently undergoing a revival.Part two of the book takes the regions in turn and the book concludes withseveral appendices covering old and new wine classification, labelling termsand how to read a wine label, distribution of native and international grapevarieties, total acreage under vine by region and a list of recommendedproducers. There are also maps of wine producing regions.Greece has a richtradition of wine-making and there is no better guide to its quality andvariety than Konstantinos Lazarakis. The wines of Greece is a must-have for all lovers of Greekwine.
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Rose : Understanding The Pink Wine Revolution - Understanding The Pink Wine Revolution

by Elizabeth Gabay

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 For thepast 30 years we have had plenty of cheap, generic rosé, but now a new, seriouswine category with complexity and challenges is beginning to appear. ElizabethGabay’s pioneering book, Rosé: Understanding the pink wine revolution is thefirst expert guide to the rosé market as it is today and to where it is going.Gabaybegins with a history of rosé. Its rising commercial popularity during the past30 years has been a success story, but it hasn’t necessarily helped to raiserosé’s image as a quality wine. In the cellar not only has there been anenormous leap over the past 10 years in the quality of rosé produced, but alsoa growing number of producers are experimenting with different styles, allpink, but different. Viticulture has developed for rosé wine production, andGabay shows how production for premium rosés is moving from the harvesting ofunripe grapes (for the essential acidity) to planting at higher altitudes andnorth-facing slopes. She analyses the economics of rosé production and the roleof Provence as a catalyst for change, before discussing other French rosés andpink wines from around the world.Elizabeth Gabay isarguably the world’s leading authority on pink wine and Rosé: Understanding thepink wine revolution is essential reading for wine professionals, students andcollectors as well as serious wine lovers and wine tourists.
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The Wines Of Chablis And The Grand Auxerrois

by Rosemary (President Of The Circle Of Wine Writers) George

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 The winesof Chablis builds on Rosemary George’s pioneering books on the region, Thewines of Chablis and the Yonne and The wines of Chablis and the GrandAuxerrois, and brings the story of Chablis completely up to date. It beginswith the history of the region, from St. Martin de Tours in the fourth centuryto the twenty-first century, and goes on to consider the vineyards, the Crus,how the grapes are grown in this the most northerly wine growing region ofBurgundy, and how wine is made in Chablis in the twenty-first century. The bulk of The winesof Chablis profiles the producers. This Who’s Who of Chablis winemakers andestates is an invaluable, up-to-the-minute resource for all lovers of thissteely, dry white wine. George goes on to profile the most important winegrowers of the surrounding areas, the Grand Auxerrois, including the Côtesd’Auxerre, Irancy, Coulanges-la-Vineuse, St. Bris le Vineux, Chitry-le-Fort,Joigny, Tonnerre, Epineuil and Vézelay. Appendices cover one hundred years (andmore) of vintages, as well as vineyard areas and bans de vendange dates. RosemaryGeorge’s The wines of Chablis is anessential guide to the different wines of this part of France for all wineprofessionals and enthusiastic amateurs.
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The Wines Of New Zealand

by Rebecca, Mw Gibb

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 <div>New Zealand’s wine industry has grown rapidly over the last thirty years, with the world’s wine drinkers falling particularly hard for the Marlborough region’s distinctive Sauvignon Blancs. But New Zealand wine goes far beyond the exuberant whites grown in the north of its South Island.</div><div> </div><div>In The Wines of New Zealand Master of Wine Rebecca Gibb takes us on a vinous journey through Aotearoa (‘land of the long white cloud’) and opens our eyes to the huge variety of wines created throughout the two islands of one of the world’s most southerly wine-producing lands. She begins by covering the history of winemaking in New Zealand - the first grapes were planted 200 years ago, but it has only recently realized its potential. There is then an introduction to the New Zealand climate and the leading grapes - including 10 ‘must-try’ wines for each variety.</div><div> </div><div>The major wine producing regions are detailed in turn, from Northland, the most northerly and warmest region, offering ripe Chardonnays and rich reds, to the cooler South Island, where bright whites and nuanced Pinot Noirs abound. Profiles, including recommended wines, are given for a selection of the country’s nearly 700 producers, providing an overview of the most exciting wineries and their differing approaches to viticulture and winemaking. For those readers seeking to complete their exploration of this breathtaking country in person, there is a useful chapter giving details on wine-related activities in New Zealand.</div><div> </div><div>This expert and accessible guide to New Zealand wines is a refreshing addition to the library of any wine enthusiast.</div>
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The Wines Of Great Britain

by Stephen Skelton

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 Great Britain is a premium wine-producing region, witharound 650 vineyards in England and Wales covering some 2,750 hectares andproducing sparkling and still wines. English and Welsh wines have won manyprestigious awards recently and Stephen Skelton is the leading authority on the wines of the UK.The wines of Great Britain is acomprehensive survey of the history of UK wines, as well as of the currentstate of the wine industry and its future prospects. After a short introductionshowing where UK wine is in 2019 and where it might go in the future Skeltonconsiders the history of winemaking in the UK from King Alfred in the fifth century, through the medieval period to recent developments in the twentieth andtwenty-first centuries. The wines of Great Britain then takes us on a tour of contemporaryviticulture and winemaking, examining trends in plantings and vineyard layout, varieties,rootstocks and clones, vineyard sizes, modern wineries and styles of wine.Skelton considers regional identities as well as the branding of UK sparklingwines and their market position.A substantial part of thisimportant book is the 21 detailed biographies of the most important, exciting and innovative producers and the wines they create. Wine businesses profiled in detail include Breaky Bottom, Chapel Down, Nyetimber, Oxney Organic Estate, Sixteen Ridges Vineyard and Yorkshire Heart Vineyard. Shorter entries on other significant or up and coming producers also feature.
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Wines Of The Rhone

by Matt Walls

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 Wines from Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage and Châteauneuf-du-Pape have made the Rhône Valley world famous. This may be a classic wine region, but as Matt Walls reveals in Wines of the Rhône that doesn’t mean it is set in its ways. Change here is not only driven by innovations in winemaking and fashions in wine, it is also an essential response to a rapidly shifting climate, which has seen temperatures rise significantly over the last 40 years and extreme weather events become more commonplace.Walls provides a rounded picture of this large and complex region, which varies greatly along the 200-kilometre stretch of river, from Vienne in the north to Provence in the south. Beginning with a vivid journey through the terrain, he explores one of the region’s constants, its varied geology, before moving on to the pressing issue of climate. A short tour through the Rhône’s winemaking history, from early Greek settlers to the modern industry, is followed by vignettes of all the AOC-permitted grapes and an explanation of the five levels of the region’s appellation system.While the region contains some of the world’s most recognizable appellations, there are also many that are less well-known. Walls encourages readers to venture beyond the famous crus, making it easy for those eager to explore by detailing the terroir of every appellation and describing and assessing typical wines. Profiles of 200 key producers complete the picture. Boxes throughout the text provide interesting asides on current issues as well as key appellation facts, while an appendix on ageing wines offers a guide to the last 40 vintages.This comprehensive examination of a renowned region is an ideal introduction for those new to the Rhône, while providing fresh insights for long-time admirers of the wines.
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Fizz! : Champagne And Sparkling Wines Of The World - Champagne And Sparkling Wines Of The World

by Anthony Rose

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 Sparkling wine has delighted humanity for nearly five-hundred years. It has become essential at celebratory meals, a toast to new marriages, new babies, new jobs, and is even used to launch ships, but there’s more to it than the fizzy and festive. In Fizz!, Anthony Rose takes an in-depth look at sparkling wines around the world, exploring how and where they are made, and why they are such a joy to drink.The first part of Fizz! delves into the history of sparkling wine, including early accidents and experiments in sparkling winemaking, its nineteenth-century surge in popularity (and associated debauchery) and the breakthroughs in vineyard and cellar that ensured Champagne’s place among the great wines of the world. Rose then goes on to detail fizz-making techniques, from the traditional method to pet nat, and explores the terroirs and grapes suited to producing the wines, from the Champagne trio of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier to the native varieties producing compelling effervescence worldwide.Following a look at the science behind the bubbles, Rose begins his global quest in search of sparkling wines. Travelling Europe, from Portugal to Moldova, he samples Cava from Spain, proves there’s more to France than Champagne, finds out why southern England makes some of the world’s best bubbles, discovers Sekt secrets of the Germans and explores Italy beyond the Prosecco that began the new fashion for fizz. Journeying further afield, Rose recommends the best fizz from California, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, tastes some of South Africa’s Cap Classique and even finds sparklers of note in Japan and China.This comprehensive celebration of sparkling wine is rounded off with thorough appendices, making it essential reading for wine lovers and students of wine.
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Port And The Douro

by Richard Mayson

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 Richard Mayson’s award-winning Port and the Douro, first published in 1999, has become a classic over the last 20 years. In this comprehensively updated fourth edition he reminds us why Port is a drink that continues to fascinate wine-lovers and win new fans.The last 45 years, since the end of the dictatorship in 1974, have seen vast transformations in the Port world, from labour-saving technology in field and cellar, to advances in sales reach, especially since Portugal’s formal entry into the EU in 1986, and ongoing changes in the way the industry is managed and regulated.To begin with, Mayson provides a history of Port, from the beginnings of viticulture in Roman times to the present day. The vineyards and their vines as well as the quintas where they are cultivated are thoroughly explored, followed by an explanation of Port production, both traditional and modern. A short introduction to Port types prepares the reader for a detailed assessment of vintages from 1960-2017, some of which have been tasted afresh for this edition; notable vintages (both exceptional and poor) dating back as far as 1844 are also included. The structure of the Port trade remains in flux, and so the chapter on the shippers reflects recent changes in fortune and ownership. Douro wine, which pre-dates its fortified cousin and has seen its revival accelerate over the last 20 years, receives an entire chapter to itself. Finally, for those wishing to visit the region, there are some ideas on what to do and where to stay.Peppered throughout with anecdotes, potted biographies of those who shaped the industry and insights into quirks of the trade, this extensive and engaging guide to Port is an essential book for any wine enthusiast’s library.
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Madeira : The Islands And Their Wines - The Islands And Their Wines

by Richard Mayson

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 Madeira is unique among wines. While heat and air cause most wines to deteriorate, they are instrumental in the ageing of Madeira, producing distinctive and enthralling wines. Decades (in some cases over a century) of ageing result in a wine that is virtually indestructible and which remains stable for many months, even years, once opened - a great advantage with an expensive old wine. More than thirty years ago Richard Mayson was seduced by the romance of tasting history through these wines. Since then he has accumulated a wealth of knowledge, enabling him to write a truly authoritative book on the modern world of Madeira wine. Historical sources are also invaluable when discussing wines being released today, since many were actually created in a bygone era.''Madeira'' begins by looking at the history of the islands and their wines and examining the geographical and climatic influences. The chapters covering the vineyards and winemaking techniques have been updated for this edition as knowledge of this enigmatic wine continues to be revealed. To the profiles of the producers, with notes on their typical wines, Mayson is pleased to add a new shipping firm, founded in 2012. A chapter on the shippers provides background information and tasting notes on more than 400 wines, many re-tasted since the first edition. Mayson then provides an inciteful chapter unravelling the language of tasting Madeira and explaining how to buy, keep and serve the wine, and concludes with a guide to visiting the islands. The book is completed with detailed appendices. This thoroughly updated text makes essential reading for Madeira afficionados and will inspire newcomers to sample the delights of these singular wines.
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The Wines Of Southwest U.S.A. : A Guide To New Mexico, Texas, Arizona And Colorado - A Guide To New Mexico, Texas, Arizona And Colorado

by Jessica Dupuy

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 When most people think of the American Southwest they think of arid, windswept terrain, vast ranches framed by barbed-wire fences and scattered with grazing cattle, terraced rock formations and jagged mountain peaks towering in an array of rich, earthen reds and browns against the backdrop of radiant blue skies, and sunsets that fade these vibrant colors into a haze of pastel pinks, oranges, and purples. It''s the birthplace of the American frontier, a playground for outdoor adventurers, and the inspiration for countless watercolor canvases and vivid oil-painted landscapes. Indeed, this romantic imagery has for centuries encouraged myriad settlers to migrate to the region. But few would have ever associated this rich and exciting region with wine. Yet it was in this part of the country that the first Vitis vinifera vines in the United States are said to have been planted. As early as 1598, vines were planted by Spanish Franciscan monks in New Mexico and were also planted in west Texas, all the way west to California, during the seventeenth century. However, it really wasn''t until the 1970s that the modern wine industry took off. By and large it was Texas that led the pack in terms of overall growth in vineyard plantings and production in the decades that followed. But other states within the region - New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado - have also evolved, with compelling stories and promising wine industries of their own. This book is in four parts, one for each state. Texas serves as the cornerstone for this region with New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado all rapidly growing in importance. For each state Dupuy addresses eight key topics to cover the landscape of the wine industry: history, regions, climate, challenges, grapes, leading producers, leading grape growers, and the future. In addition, each state''s chapters include vignettes highlighting interesting pieces of history and culture, or profiling significant wine industry personalities.
Moving Forward / Salir Adelante - Health, Care, And Violence Seen Through The Eyes Of Displaced Venezuelan Women In Brazil / La Salud, El Cuidado, Y La Violencia Vistos A Traves De Los

by Bruna Curcio, Natalia Cintra, Pia Riggirozzi e Tallulah Lines

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Moving Forward / Salir Adelante - Health, Care, And Violence Seen Through The Eyes Of Displaced Venezuelan Women In Brazil / La Salud, El Cuidado, Y La Violencia Vistos A Traves De Los

by Bruna Curcio, Natalia Cintra, Pia Riggirozzi e Tallulah Lines

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Clamor - The Search For The Disappeared Of The South American Dictatorships

by Jan (Reporter, Bbc/ The Guardian/ Lab) Rocha

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Katie Paterson - Requiem

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The Classic Wine Library Reader - A Taste Of The World'S Best Wine Writing

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 The Classic Wine Library is home to some of the world's best-informed writing on wine. This anthology gathers together selected essays from nearly 30 titles, published over the last 10 years. The chapters cover topics essential to understanding the wines of a range of regions, including their history, wine growing, winemaking and signature wines.
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The Wines Of Piemonte

by David Way

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Women Resisting Violence - Voices And Experiences From Latin America

by Women Resisting Violence Collective

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The Wines Of Australia

by Mark Davidson

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The Ground Is My Ocean

by David Young e Sean Black

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Madeira - The Islands And Their Wines

by Richard Mayson

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