Capturing the new spirit of winemaking, Overstreet's Life with Wine inspires readers to make the "ultimate drink" part of their everyday experience.When Keanu Reeves needed advice on how to build a wine cellar, he sought the expertise of renowned Beverly Hills wine merchant Dennis Overstreet. In Overstreet's New Wine Guide: Celebrating the New Wave in Winemaking, Overstreet draws on his twenty-five years of helping celebrity clients in order to provide a complete exploration of the fast-expanding number of vineyards and producers around the world.The next generation of wine drinkers is puzzled and often daunted by condescending and esoteric wine manuals, but they are eager to embrace wine culture. Like the cozy salon-like atmosphere of his Beverly Hills store, Overstreet's guide to the New Wine Revolution creates a comfortable environment in which wine amateurs can explore and experiment with the vast changes currently sweeping through the industry, from high-tech innovations to new mixtures of old favorites. He outlines the basic steps in production, from the vine to the bottle; how to taste wine at home and what wines to order in a restaurant; and how to enjoy the wine lifestyle by matching food with wine at a tasting or in a picnic setting. Whether you choose to enjoy an affordable bottle of wine in the comfort of your home or a top dollar bottle in your favorite restaurant, Overstreet inspires you to view wine both as entertainment and adventure, and
If you want a book that will tell you to go out and purchase X vintage of Y wine, this is not the book for you. A dry and boring "guidebook" this is not. If you want something that talks about the passion and pleasure of wine, this is something you will enjoy a great deal ... no matter your level of expertise.
Overstreet's New Wine Guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Dennis Overstreet delivers an enticing look at the world of wine; one that taunts irreverence and exudes authority, save the all too familiar presumptuous tone. This is a rare find that will appeal to the most discriminating of connoisseurs and those who have newly discovered this marvelous realm. The brilliant photography and beau monde design throughout deliver a hip, seductive book that merits stars based on aesthetics alone. Appealing and informative, this book is appropriate for even the most presumptuous of Manhattan coffee tables and a must for the true wine enthusiast.
Overstreet's New Wine Guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Overstreet's enthusiasm for wine is quite evident in this book. Whether you're an enthusiast or neophyte looking to learn, this book will delight and hold your interest. "Overstreet's New Wine Guide is well written --without the usual gobbledygook (and pretension) associated with the subject of fine wine. It will be enjoyed and utilized as a source of reference for many years to come.
Overstreet's New Wine Guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Overstreet's New Wine Guide is the best wine book I've read in the past year. Definitely not your typical soporific wine tome, Dennis Overstreet's energy and enthusiasm make this a fun read. And his extensive knowledge of the subject make it a must read for every wine lover. Overstreet, along with coauthor David Gibbons, has written an exciting, unusual, truly refreshing book. Wine lovers of every level of expertise will enjoy this irresistible book that is free of pretension, arbitrary ratings and esoteric jargon. And, the photographs by Catherine Leuthold are exceptional.
Overstreets New Wine Guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Overstreets New Wine Guide is a must for the "wine-adventurous"! Lots of great pointers on new and up coming vintners...a great read!
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