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The Juice: Vinous Veritas Book

One of America's best novelists Jay McInerney is also well-known for being a wine connoisseur. Since beginning to drink wine in emulation of his literary and cultural heroes - which he admits were not only Hemingway and Fitzgerald but also the characters that they gave birth to - the writer's understanding of and fascination with wine has only grown. The Juice gives an insight into a passion and pastime that McInerney believes should be accessible to everyone from those popping down to the supermarket to those popping down to their wine cellars. Using his trademark flair and expertise McInerney paints a collage of the almost infinite varieties of wine across the globe extracting the best and the most affordable from the intimidating selection offered by the modern world. His tour embraces a vast array of countries moving from such legendary chateaux as Margaux and Latour in France and the revered Friuli and Piedmont regions of Northern Italy to new contenders in the Santa Rita Hills and Paso Robles in the US.Even whilst stretching as far as the vast lands of Australia New Zealand and South Africa he never abandons the details exploring the intimate history behind each bottle. With contagious curiosity McInerney explores the huge world of viticulture from terroir to biodynamics and sets out to answer the big questions: whether French should mix with American; why rap stars no longer drink Cristal; why you shouldn't be intimidated by German wine labels; and whether it really is acceptable to drink Pinot Grigio. Far-reaching deeply knowledgeable and often hilarious The Juice provides a masterclass in a wide range of grapes and wine styles as well as the people and places taking such meticulous care over each and every glass. Stretching from the historic past to the often confusing present McInerney captures the excitement that is felt by millions of people for the expansive world of wine.Read More

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  • Foyles

    Acclaimed novelist and wine connoisseur Jay McInerney returns to the grapevine in this captivating new book, perfect for buffs and beginners alike

  • 1408833263
  • 9781408833261
  • Jay McInerney
  • 10 May 2012
  • Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 304
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