Stephen Brook Books

This high-level yet readable analysis of one of the world's most respected wine regions has been expanded; the first edition dealt only with the left bank, and this new edition adds coverage of the south bank of the river Bordeaux. It is an all-embracing, comprehensive volume by an award-winning wine writer. Brook, whose books have received such prestigious awards as the Prix du Champagne Lanson, Glenfiddich, and Veuve Clicquot prizes, provides insider information about how the great Médoc, Graves, and other world-famous Bordeaux wines are produced, from the red Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignons to the sweet Sauterne whites. Detailed maps and photos cover the most famous châteaux and communes, as well as smaller specialists and newcomers worth watching.

The guide that shows you what others only tell you! Make sure you don't miss a thing with this essential guide to Vienna. Find out where to explore historic buildings of interest and view the finest art collections using the unique cutaways and 3D models. Tips on where to enjoy the best meals, suggested walks and detailed street maps will ensure that you discover Vienna in style.Voted Best Guide Book series by Guardian and Observer readers in 2004 and nominated for the second year running. "No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one" The Independent

National Geographic offers a century of incomparable travel expertise to the high end of the travel market with this extraordinary series of world tours. These information-packed guides offer savvy advice and the in-depth information that sophisticated travelers demand. Each guide Detailed background and site descriptions; mapped walking and driving tours; full-service sidebars with fascinating vignettes on history, culture, and contemporary life; a 60-page directory of visitor information, including notable hotels and restaurants, entertainment, and shopping; and foldout end flaps, printed with maps and quick reference information, that serve as handy bookmarks.

Exploring the unique climate and innovative spirit of California winemaking, this guide showcases the state's diverse offerings, from Sonoma Chardonnay to Amador Zinfandel. Award-winning writer Stephen Brook presents 90 profiles of top producers across various regions, complemented by stunning photographs and color maps. The book delves into California's wine history, culture, and grape varieties, highlighting how the interplay of fog and sun, along with a willingness to challenge traditional methods, contributes to the distinctiveness and complexity of its wines.

Shows you the best attractions Vienna has to offer. The guide includes cutaways, floor plans and reconstructions of Vienna's stunning architecture, and 3D aerial views of the key districts to explore on foot. It provides listings of the hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets.

Austrian wine has experienced a sensational quality boom in the last 20 years and is regarded as a marvel in the wine world. Stephen Brook's The wines of Austria introduces Austrian terroir and grape varieties before supplying a comprehensive guide to the 16 key wine regions. A final chapter assesses vintages, analysing the last 10 years in detail.

For many years the world’s most successful wine magazine published on their last page a monthly Wine Legend .These were and, in some cases, still are the most sought after wines around the world from specific vineyards and vintages. Names that can bring a shiver to the back of a wine lover’s neck and be spoken about in hushed tones. Chateau Palmer ’61, Ridge, Monto Bello 1970, Biondi-Santi, Tenuto il Greppo 1975 to name but a few.This book brings these wines together for the first time, over 100 absolutely legendary wines.With an introduction by Stephen Brook who pulled together the information and the photographs, this is a beautiful gift for anyone who enjoys wine.

This portrait of Israel attempts to lay bare the contradictions that make Israel both deeply problematic and fascinating. The author has travelled all over this small but varied country, reporting its diversity, seeking out the widest possible range of Israelis, making sense of this heroic but deeply flawed country, and giving expression to all shades of opinion from Jew and Arab alike. Stephen Brook is the author of The Double Eagle and Maple Leaf Rag.

/ 9780330287128 / English literature / Engels / English / Anglais / Englisch / paperback / 13 x 20 cm / 289 .pp /

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