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Sparkling Wine for Modern Times - by Zachary Sussman & Editors of Punch (Hardcover)

Sparkling Wine for Modern Times - by  Zachary Sussman & Editors of Punch (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Sussman covers the essential information for each growing region of sparkling wine. He profiles exemplary producers, and highlights up-and-coming areas as well as can't-miss trends. Expert bottle recommendations for wines that capture the style and spirit of each region are accompanied by informative timelines and other infographics. -- adapted from back cover<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><b>This is the definitive guide to sparkling wine today, complete with profiles of exemplary producers, bottle recommendations, colorful infographics, and illustrated guides.</b></b> <p/><i>Sparkling Wine for Modern Times </i>considers sparkling wine traditions and offerings from around the world. This approachable book explores our perpetual fascination with sparkling wine and places each regional expression within the wider wine zeitgeist--from the radical grower revolution reshaping the highly conservative area of Champagne to Prosecco's overnight transformation into a multi-million-dollar brand to the retro appeal of natural wine's cult-hit <i>pétillant</i> <i>naturel </i>to the next generation of real wines from Lambrusco, and beyond. <p/>The book covers the essential information for each growing region and highlights up-and-coming areas such as Jura in France, as well as can't-miss trends including traditional-method Sicilian sparklers and Califorinian <i>pét-nat.</i><i> </i>For each region, renowned wine writer Zachary Sussman gives expert bottle recommendations to seek out--wines that truly capture the style and spirit of the place. Fun and informative illustrated timelines, color charts, and production-method breakdowns from illustrator Nick Hensley appear throughout for quick learning. For anyone who's ever wondered why bubbles are confined to birthdays and holidays, <i>Sparkling Wine for Modern Times</i> is your go-to guide to enjoying sparkling wine all year long.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Zachary Sussman</b> is a Brooklyn-based wine writer whose work has appeared in <i>Saveur</i>, <i>Wine & Spirits</i>, <i>The World of Fine Wine</i>, <i>Food & Wine</i>, and <i>The Wall Street Journal Magazine</i>, among many others. He is a regular contributor to PUNCH and was formerly named the Champagne Louis Roederer Emerging Wine Writer of the Year. He is the author of <i>The Essential Wine Book</i>. <p/><b>Nick Hensley</b> is a full-time independent designer and illustrator living in the Pacific Northwest. He works in editorial, packaging, branding, and logo design and has a personal interest in food, beverage, and lifestyle.

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