Tasting Pleasure: Confessions of a Wine Lover
by Robinson, Jancis
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Remainder dot to lower edge, pencil name and place, else fine in fine dust jacket.
- Seller
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Denver, Colorado, United States
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About This Item
Viking, 1997. First edition, first printing. Remainder dot to lower edge, pencil name and place, else fine in fine dust jacket..
Synopsis
Even the French admit that Jancis Robinson is the "undisputed mistress of the kingdom of wine" ( Le Figaro ). 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.
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- Bookseller
- The Hermitage Bookshop
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 195917
- Title
- Tasting Pleasure: Confessions of a Wine Lover
- Author
- Robinson, Jancis
- Book Condition
- Used - Remainder dot to lower edge, pencil name and place, else fine in fine dust jacket.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, first printing
- Publisher
- Viking
- Date Published
- 1997
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The Hermitage Bookshop
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Denver, Colorado
About The Hermitage Bookshop
The Hermitage Bookshop was established in 1973 and has been under one owner since its inception. We are a full service rare and used bookshop and our stock is limited to hardbacks in excellent condition. We have been a member of both the ABAA and ILAB since 1980.
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