101 Champagnes

The definitive guide to fizz from “one of [Britain’s] leading experts on sparkling wine” (Daily Mail). Whether you love prosecco, cava, cremant or champagne, this book celebrates sparkling wines—no longer saved for special occasions but enjoyed all year round. Wine expert and former sommelier Davy Zyw offers 101 outstanding selections in a guide filled with facts, photos, and a deep appreciation for these bubbly delights. For beginners or connoisseurs, it’s a to-drink list that’s worth toasting.

“Corks popping, frothy liquid flowing, a cold crispy freshness . . . nothing quite so perfectly reflects the notion of ‘the best in life.’ This is a book for celebrants. It's a book for romantics. It's a book for the entertainer who wants a light, fresh concoction that can bring people together to accent the joys of the day. So break out the bubbly and toast!” -From 101 Champagne Cocktails

Champagne may be the most misunderstood category of wine in the world. The major reason for all the confusion is the use of the term “Champagne” appearing on labels of sparkling wines that come from places other than the province of Champagne in northeastern France. But true champagne can only be born in an environment that combines the essential elements of chalky soil, a cool climate, and the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grape varieties. These are the crucial elements informing the unique flavor profile found only in wines from that corner of the world. Without them, any wine—even a very good one—calling itself champagne, is just an imposter. Baffled by bubbly? Let wine expert Ed McCarthy clear away the confusion. If you find shopping for champagne a challenge, try this fun, friendly guide and discover just how easy it is to select the perfect bottle and: Appreciate various champagne styles Enjoy the author’s favorite champagnes Store and serve champagne Pair champagne with food Evaluate sparkling wines from the US and other countries What’s the difference between brut and extra dry? Is Vintage Champagne worth the extra money? You’ll get the answers to these and all your questions about that effervescent wonder. And in the process you’ll discover: How champagne is made, what grape varieties are used, where the major grape-growing areas are, and how those tiny bubbles get into champagne The difference between vintage and non-vintage champagne and champagne specialties, such as blancs and rosé Champagnes The meanings of terms used to describe the dryness/sweetness levels of champagne, such as brut, extra-dry and semi-sec All about the great champagne houses, including in-depth coverage of the author’s 25 favorites Everything you need to know about buying and storing champagne The best ways to serve champagne, including the best glasses, the best foods to eat with it and more Like most good things in life, the better you understand champagne, the more you enjoy it. This friendly guide will help you make your enjoyment of the most glamorous beverage on the planet complete.

Winner of the 2018 James Beard Foundation Cookbook Award in "Reference, History, Scholarship" Winner of the 2017 André Simon Drink Book Award Winner of the 2018 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Cookbook Award for "Wine, Beer & Spirits" From Peter Liem, the lauded expert behind the top-rated online resource ChampagneGuide.net, comes this groundbreaking guide to the modern wines of Champagne--a region that in recent years has undergone one of the most dramatic transformations in the wine-growing world. This luxurious box set includes a pullout tray with a complete set of seven vintage vineyard maps by Louis Larmat, a rare and indispensable resource that beautifully documents the region’s terroirs. With extensive grower and vintner profiles, as well as a fascinating look at Champagne’s history and lore, Champagne explores this legendary wine as never before.

Don’t get stuck! Too many smart and well-educated young professionals struggle growing and finding success simply because they lack powerful insights on how to address the main root causes of slow growth. The Road to Champagne empowers professionals everywhere—including you—to accelerate career growth by clearly presenting how to remove such root causes. The logical framework consists of 13 principles; each one illustrated by real events and supported by practical actions to help you embed them in your life. This pragmatic career guide is perfect for any professional with room to grow; hence, it will help: Those starting their career including students, recent grads, and those who are several years into their career More seasoned professionals with untapped growth potential "The Road to Champagne is the ultimate tool guide to understanding how you can achieve your next steps, with actionable and powerful advice to navigate you through the process!” according to award-winning Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world’s leading executive educators, coaches, and New York Times #1 bestselling author. If you enjoyed the The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People or The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be, you will love The Road to Champagne. Cheers to your many upcoming career achievements, you are about to turbocharge your drive to success!

"Best in the World French Wine Book in 2021" The Gourmand Award "A perfectly documented guide" Michel Drappier "A great book on champagne!" Olivier Bonville Extensive coverage of history, terroir, production process, and 33 of the finest houses. This book provides all the tools necessary to understand champagne, from its history started by clerics and nobles and developed by innovative and audacious entrepreneurs, to its unique terroir, and sophisticated production process. It explains the different categories of champagne, how they are made, and their distinctive organoleptic properties. It identifies and describes the very best houses that produce the most acclaimed champagnes. And it includes exclusive interviews with their President and Cellar Masters (aka Chief Winemakers). And for the ultimate champagne pleasure, it explains how to pair champagne with contemporary food and cuisine. After reading this book, you will choose champagne confidently and be able to discuss it with other champagne connoisseurs because you will be a connoisseur too. For this, the book also includes an extensive glossary with the terms that are used in the champagne world.

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