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Voyage through the indulgent world of port wines.
The Port Companion will be your gustatory sailboat, guiding you through the rich flavors and history of port. Godfrey Spence is at the helm, and he comprehensively maps out the nuances from rubies to tawnies. If you're a connoisseur or a curious novice, this passage through Portugal's vineyards and age-old traditions will enhance your appreciation for this storied wine.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780028617817
Authors:
Godfrey D. Spence
Publisher: Macmillan General Reference
Date of Publication: 1997-09-23
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.57
(rated by 7 readers)
Description
Relates the history of port, describes the port-making process, offers purchasing and storing advice, and provides information on more than three hundred ports from over fifty houses.
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Voyage through the indulgent world of port wines.
The Port Companion will be your gustatory sailboat, guiding you through the rich flavors and history of port. Godfrey Spence is at the helm, and he comprehensively maps out the nuances from rubies to tawnies. If you're a connoisseur or a curious novice, this passage through Portugal's vineyards and age-old traditions will enhance your appreciation for this storied wine.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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