Wine. Rare and Exquisite Vintage: One of the World's 100 Greatest Wines

Author: Chen Xinmin
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Since its publication in Taiwan, this book has been widely recognized as the "bible" for wine selection and tasting. Wine shops and enthusiasts have eagerly followed its guidance, using it as a standard for purchasing wines. It has also gained a certain reputation in mainland China. The book is divided into three parts: (1) Red Wine Section—French Burgundy, French Bordeaux, French Rh?ne Valley, American, Italian, Spanish, and Australian red wines; (2) White Wine Section—German sweet whites, French sweet whites, Hungarian sweet whites, and French dry whites; (3) Champagne and Port Section. Using 100 world-class wines as a medium, the book introduces their legendary stories. The author, with a vivid pen, blends the history and characteristics of famous wines with the history, culture, art, and music of humanity, avoiding the dry and tedious textbook-style of similar books. Even those completely unfamiliar with wine will be captivated by its engaging language and rich content. Another unique feature of the work lies in its Sino-Western fusion of images. The author uses his collection of famous paintings, embroideries, and antiques as backgrounds for top-tier wines, giving the images a distinctive charm. Additionally, the book is interspersed with numerous photographs of Western artworks related to wine and rare wine labels, enriching its content and enhancing its collectible value. To coincide with the publication of the new edition of The World's 100 Best Wines, the author has updated the book's content based on the latest international and domestic wine information, making it both classic and fresh, combining both collectibility and practicality.