The Wines of Spain
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In this fully revised and updated second edition of TheWines of Spain, leadingexpert Julian Jeffs provides essential reference to the fast-paced developmentsthat have occurred in Spain's wine industry over recent years. Covering all thewine regions of Spain, including Ri´as Biaxas, Rioja,Navarra, Somontano, Penedès,Priorat, Ribera del Duero, and Jerez, he includes details of the top producers ineach area from well-knownwine estates to up-and-comingsmall bodegas. The book also explores the terroirs, climate, grape varieties,andwinemaking techniques that create the distinctive range of Spanish winestyles available and includes fourteen detailedmaps of thewinemaking regions.
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- ISBN: 9781845336240
- Author: Julian Jeffs
- Pub date: 07.01.11
- RRP: $49.99
- Format: Electronic book text
Author
Julian Jeffs
Julian Jeffs became a barrister in 1958 and throughout his career worked as a QC,Bencher, and deputy High Court Judge. In his free moments he found time to beone of the founder members of the Cambridge UniversityWine & Food Society,President of the Circle ofWineWriters, and General Editor of the Faber winebooks.His first-hand experience of Spain came when he worked in the sherry tradein Jerez de la Frontera, and during hismany subsequent visits to the country he hasformed the basis of this and other books.He is the author of Sherry in this same series,and he regularly hosts tutored tastings on Spanish wines.
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