{"product_id":"the-new-sothebys-wine-encyclopedia-tom-stevenson-9781426221415","title":"The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis essential reference for oenophiles -- long used as the go-to text for the prestigious Master Sommelier examination -- is the most comprehensive guide to the world of wine, featuring authoritative information on the history, culture, geography, and taste of vintages around the globe.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFully updated and revised for the first time since 2011, this new 800-page edition of \u003ci\u003eSotheby's Wine Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e reflects the most recent trends in the dynamic world of wine, written by experts around the globe. Beautifully illustrated with more than 400 images and 100 brand-new National Geographic maps, this definitive guide is arranged geographically to highlight the regions and climates that produce the best vintages. From the countries of Southeast Europe to the Eastern Mediterranean, each page is packed with information on flavor notes, vineyard profiles, tasting room guides, grape know-how, and special information on unique varietals. The book also features top wines organized by maker and year; a troubleshooter's guide to potential wine faults; a taste chart to help identify flavors; up-and-coming producers; unusual wines, food pairings, and more. You'll find time lines depicting the chronology of wine from 500 million B.C., expert sommelier tips, and thousands of recommendations for the latest and greatest reds, whites, and ros駸. The most up-to-date and comprehensive wine refence in the world, this stunning book is an oenophile's dream--and a must-have for anyone looking to become an expert in wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tom Stevenson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 142622141X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781426221415\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e National Geographic Society\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/27\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 800\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.00h x 9.30w x 1.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/21\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2021 pg. 82","brand":"Tom Stevenson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44050300666111,"sku":"9781426221415","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5f9d5019-2d03-4573-a78a-047a9e64782b.jpg?v=1685006423","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-new-sothebys-wine-encyclopedia-tom-stevenson-9781426221415","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}