Michael Broadbent S Winetasting

Michael Broadbent, Master of Wine is one of the world's most meticulous and respected tasters of wine. Here he distills his unrivalled expertise, knowledge and boundless enthusiasm into this compact work, opening up the world of experts to the most inexperienced of novices. This classic guide explains how to taste and appreciate wine systematically and professionally, examines why wines look, smell and taste different, describes each grape variety and profiles in depth major regional characteristics. In addition, Broadbent provides a full glossary of tasting terms, recommends vintages and suggests how to organize a tasting. For those who seek to deepen their understanding of wine, this volume is indipensable.

In this thorough and accessible pocket guide, Michael Broadbent opens up the mystifying world of winetasting to novices and experienced experts alike. All aspects of winetasting are covered, with detailed information on a wine's appearance, nose and taste, and their relationship with one another. An illustrated section reveals the subtle color variations in a variety of red and white wines. For those who seek to deepen their understanding of wine, this volume is indispensable.

The ultimate report on the world's vintage wines is offered by the man the "Wine Spectator" calls "the world's most experienced taster."

Information on winetasting: this title explains the principles and reveals the factors that influence the flavour of wine, including the soil in which the vines are grown. An illustrated section demonstrates the subtle colour variations found in both red and white wines.

This updated pocket version of the classic and award-winning "Vintage Wine" presents Broadbent's tasting notes in a handy format that puts his unrivaled expertise at readers' fingertips while traveling, buying at auction, or dining out.

- Reading this book for the first time, I was struck by how much the wine world has changed over the past half century, as well as by how much Broadbent still influences the way we taste and appreciate wine. Washington Post - An essential book for all budding wine students - Demystifies the subject while bringing it alive - A wine book classic Michael Broadbent, wine critic, writer, auctioneer and much-admired expert revolutionised the wine trade with his first edition of Wine Tasting in 1968 and has continued to capture the magic of wine for over 50 years, bringing it to the page and to the public in compeling detail, always tinged with his uniquely wry sense of humor. Michael's original text (from the 1975 edition) updated with the latest vintages and footnotes revealing Michael's reactions to the changing wine scene. Personal tributes to Michael from Hugh Johnson OBE, Jancis Robinson OBE MW, Steven Spurrier, the late Gerard Basset OBE MW MS, and international wine auctioneers Paul Bowker and Fritz Hatton. "He had added what the wine trade had lacked; a veneer of scholarship, and a dealer of genius." - Hugh Johnson "A must read" - Ian Harris, CEO of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust