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Published on May 01, 1999 | 352 Pages
A classic book about the pleasures of wine by the editor of The Oxford Companion to Wine
Even the French admit that Jancis Robinson is the “undisputed mistress of the kingdom of wine” (Le Figaro) and her is vintage memoir of a life in wine. Internationally renowned for her work in both television and print, she is the editor of the bestselling Oxford Companion to Wine and has won more than two dozen major awards around the world. Tasting Pleasure is her compelling account of a passion that began while studying at Oxford University.Writing with Julia Child’s authority, Elizabeth David’s intelligence, and M.F.K. Fisher’s verve, Robinson takes us on a journey through the world’s finest cellars, most beautiful vineyards, and best restaurants. As she explores the universe of the grape–from Bordeaux to Australia and South Africa to California–we meet scores of colorful, wine-loving characters, including Philippe de Rothschild, Julian Barnes, Francis Ford Coppola, and Julio Gallo.There are many books about producing and rating wine; this one is about enjoying it. Witty, revealing, and knowledgeable, in Tasting Pleasure Jancis Robinson has distilled twenty years in the wine world into a hugely entertaining read.
Even the French admit that Jancis Robinson is the “undisputed mistress of the kingdom of wine” (Le Figaro) and her is vintage memoir of a life in wine. Internationally renowned for her work in both television and print, she is the editor of the bestselling Oxford Companion to Wine and has won more than two dozen major awards around the world. Tasting Pleasure is her compelling account of a passion that began while studying at Oxford University.Writing with Julia Child’s authority, Elizabeth David’s intelligence, and M.F.K. Fisher’s verve, Robinson takes us on a journey through the world’s finest cellars, most beautiful vineyards, and best restaurants. As she explores the universe of the grape–from Bordeaux to Australia and South Africa to California–we meet scores of colorful, wine-loving characters, including Philippe de Rothschild, Julian Barnes, Francis Ford Coppola, and Julio Gallo.There are many books about producing and rating wine; this one is about enjoying it. Witty, revealing, and knowledgeable, in Tasting Pleasure Jancis Robinson has distilled twenty years in the wine world into a hugely entertaining read.
Author
Jancis Robinson
Jancis Robinson, winner of Julia Child and James Beard awards, writes about wine for The Financial Times and The Wine Spectator. Among her nine wine books are the bestselling Oxford Companion to Wine (editor) and Jancis Robinson?s Wine Course, the basis of a five-hour 1996 PBS-TV series. She lives in London.
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