Physical description; xv, 169 p.,[16] p. of plates : ill., 1 map, 1 port. ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes index. Bibliography: p. [149]. Subjects; Port wine — Portugal. Port wine industry. Port industries &amp; trades. Genre; Illustrated.

Rich Rare and Red: Guide to Port

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Howkins, Ben

Beverages & Wine

David&Charles

The facinating history of the region and the trade along with detailed descriptions of the viticulture and winemaking techniques are covered. Special attention has been give to tasting notes and comments on new labels and through updatingt of the Vintage charts and the aging potential of the great ports. New information is provided on the changes in ownership, the role of great wine families, world market trends and viticultural and enological technical advances.

Rich Rare and Red

Board & Bench Pub

World-renowned port writer Ben Howkins guides the reader through the fascinating history of the wine, from its origins through to the present day, and in particular examines the complex persona of the port drinker. Illustrated with Oliver Preston’s hilarious cartoons, historical and contemporary facts and numerous amusing anecdotes have been meticulously compiled to produce this hugely informative and entertaining tome. Real Men Drink Port also educates today’s wine consumer by exploring the serious side to getting the most pleasure from the wine, detailing fascinating facts about what goes on behind the scenes at the famous port firms, and guiding readers through the 11 essential lists of previously untold must-haves.

Real Men Drink Port...and Ladies do too!

Board and Bench Publishing

Rich, Rare & Red: A Guide to Port

Quiller Publishing

Sherry: Malinged*Misunderstood*Magnificent!

• The essential guide to this underrated but increasingly popular fortified wine\n• Perfect for every serious wine drinker but also the armchair traveler and those who want to understand how sherries are made\n• Written by one of the most well-regarded wine writers on the subject\n• Beautifully designed and highly illustrated to tell the story of the wines, the makers and the region\nMade in a unique way, matured in cellars dating back to the age of the Conquistadores, and bursting with a panoply of sun-drenched flavors, Sherry has – due to a succession of scandals and bad luck in the 1970s – been maligned and misunderstood. But the Sherry scene is set for seismic change. With a series of new styles, new vineyards and a dynamic new crop of cellar masters, this wine is creating a revolution in the world’s restaurants that can’t be ignored. Ben Howkins, in colorful words and equally evocative pictures, delves deep into sherry’s fascinating story and reveals why it is set to come back into our lives with a magnificent flourish! “With over 3,000 years of history behind it, the future of Sherry lies in its past. Sommeliers admire it for its many varieties and Ben Howkins’ book will tell you why.” – Steven Spurrier

Academie Du Vin Library Ltd

Product Description \nThe essential guide to this underrated but increasingly popular fortified wine 
Perfect for every serious wine drinker but also the armchair traveler and those who want to understand how sherries are made 
Written by one of the most well-regarded wine writers on the subject 
Beautifully designed and highly illustrated to tell the story of the wines, the makers and the region\nMade in a unique way, matured in cellars dating back to the age of the Conquistadores, and bursting with a panoply of sun-drenched flavors, Sherry has – due to a succession of scandals and bad luck in the 1970s – been maligned and misunderstood. But the Sherry scene is set for seismic change. With a series of new styles, new vineyards and a dynamic new crop of cellar masters, this wine is creating a revolution in the world's restaurants that can't be ignored. Ben Howkins, in colorful words and equally evocative pictures, delves deep into sherry's fascinating story and reveals why it is set to come back into our lives with a magnificent flourish! “With over 3,000 years of history behind it, the future of Sherry lies in its past. Sommeliers admire it for its many varieties and Ben Howkins' book will tell you why.” – Steven Spurrier 
 About the Author 
Vintners' Scholar Ben Howkins has been involved with wine all his life. A former member of the Royal Household Wine Committee and a WSET trustee, he has a deep knowledge of port and sherry built up over many years, and writes about his favorite wines with a lively enthusiasm tinged with humor. He is, as Hugh Johnson says, 'a wine merchant of the old school' - but there is nothing in the least bit 'old' in his approach to Sherry...

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