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Tasting Pleasure - by Jancis Robinson (Paperback)

Tasting Pleasure - by  Jancis Robinson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Even the French admit that <b>Jancis Robinson</b> is the undisputed mistress of the kingdom of wine (<b>Le Figaro</b>). Internationally renowned for her work in both television and print, she is the editor of the bestselling <b>Oxford Companion to Wine</b> and has won more than two dozen major awards around the world. <b>Tasting Pleasure</b> is her compelling account of a passion that began while studying at Oxford University.Writing with <b>Julia Child</b>'s authority, <b>Elizabeth David</b>'s intelligence, and <b>M.F.K. Fisher</b>'s verve, Robinson takes us on a journey through the world's finest cellars, most beautiful vineyards, and best restaurants. As she explores the universe of the grape--from Bordeaux to Australia and South Africa to California--we meet scores of colorful, wine-loving characters, including <b>Philippe de Rothschild, Julian Barnes, Francis Ford Coppola</b>, and <b>Julio Gallo</b>.There are many books about producing and rating wine; this one is about enjoying it. Witty, revealing, and knowledgeable, in <b>Tasting Pleasure Jancis Robinson</b> has distilled twenty years in the wine world into a hugely entertaining read.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Jancis Robinson</b>, winner of Julia Child and James Beard awards, writes about wine for <b>The Financial Times</b> and <b>The Wine Spectator</b>. Among her nine wine books are the bestselling <b>Oxford Companion to Wine</b> (editor) and <b>Jancis Robinson's Wine Course</b>, the basis of a five-hour 1996 PBS-TV series. She lives in London.

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