{"product_id":"south-west-france-paul-strang-9780520259416","title":"South-West France: The Wines and Winemakers","description":"Between Bordeaux and the Spanish border, reaching east to the Massif Central and the river valleys of the Dordogne and Lot, and south to the foothills of the Pyrenees, lies a unique and little-known viticultural landscape. South-West France is a wine lover's paradise that cultivates an astonishing array of grape varieties, many that grow nowhere else, and produces a fascinating assortment of wines. In this book, Paul Strang covers the South-West with enthusiasm and keen expertise, providing a history of its wine industry, including a near collapse and unlikely rebirth, and introducing readers to a region that seems to defy globalization. The outstanding local wines--made by idiosyncratic growers motivated by a passion for their profession--range from inky Tannats to honeyed late-harvest Semillons. Intrepid readers are invited to rediscover this beautiful part of France, already well known for its cuisine, castles, and cave art, for its earthy and intriguing wines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinner of the 2009 GOURMAND World Cookbook Awards \"Best Wine Atlas\/Tourism Book in the World\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Strang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0520259416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780520259416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of California Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/17\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.50h x 7.60w x 1.09d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Gourmand World Cookbook Awards (USA Only) - Winner","brand":"Paul Strang","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46451024265471,"sku":"9780520259416","price":57.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e1bdfc78-f0cb-41d7-8cae-ac25a7d67b3f.jpg?v=1735876204","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/south-west-france-paul-strang-9780520259416","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}