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This new exploration of the wines of the Rhone Valley is an
essential reference guide to one of the great classic wine regions
of France. It covers all the appellations of the Rhone from
timeless Cote-Rotie and Chateauneuf-du-Pape to insiders' secrets
such as the forgotten Brezeme and Seyssuel. One of the largest and
most ancient wine regions of France, the Rhone remains remarkably
accessible and true to itself despite a growth in size and
reputation in recent years. Wines of the Rhone features interviews
with some of the most respected winemakers and personalities of the
region and includes fascinating insights and anecdotes from experts
based further afield. Dividing the region into two parts, Walls
depicts the sights, sounds and smells of the towns and countryside
that make each unique. He then brings readers up-to-date with
top-line facts and figures and explores the climate, terrain, main
soil types, grape varieties and peculiarities of viticulture and
vinification in each part of the region. Although the focus of the
book is on the present Walls takes time to look at the main
historical events that have shaped each part of the Rhone Valley
and its wines. Part 1 covers Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas,
Vacqueyras, Rasteau, Cairanne, Beaumes-de-Venise, Vinsobres, Lirac,
Tavel, Brezeme and St Julian St. Alban, the Diois and
Cotes-du-Rhone Villages and other southern Rhone appellations. Part
2, the northern Rhone, covers Cote-Rotie, Seyssuel, Condrieu,
Chateau-Grillet, Saint Joseph, Cornas, Saint-Peray, Hermitage and
Crozes-Hermitage. Part 3 contains vintage guides for both parts of
the region, giving a brief description of the quality and typical
wine styles in both red and white from 1978 to the present day and
detailing main vintage characteristics and any over- or
underperforming appellations as well as providing a guide to food
and wine matching. Wines of the Rhone examines the contemporary
issues being tackled across the region with clarity and authority,
in a readable and entertaining format that makes an invaluable
addition to the library of any serious wine lover.
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