Christiеаnd#8217;s World Encyclopеdiа of Chаmpаgnе аnd Spаrkling Winе
Publisher: Αbsolutе
Number of Pages: 352
Published: 2003-01
List price: $72.30
The first in-depth guide to sparkling wines of the world from Champagne to California, Italy to Australia and beyond. In time for the Millennium when Champagne is expected to dominate all celebrations and may even be in short supply! A fascinating first section describes the history of sparkling wine and proves beyond any doubt that it was the English rather than the French who first produced a fizzy wine. The main body of the encyclopedia is devoted to profiles of the world’s sparkling wine producers accompanied by tasting notes, recommendations for drinking and good value for your mone...