This antiquarian book contains a detailed guide to wine, with historical and geographical information, suggestions for situational wine choices, descriptions of notable vineyards, and many other related aspects. Comprehensive and informative, this volume would make for a fantastic addition to any bookshelf, and is not to be missed by collectors of such literature. Contents include: “Aperitifs Wines or Wines Served Before Meals”, “Sherry”, “Vermouth”, “French Vermouth”, “Italian Vermouth”, “Vermouth Cocktails”, “Commercial Brands of Aperitifs”, “Beverage Wines of Wines Served During Meals”, “Red Beverage Wines”, “The Red Wines of Bordeaux”, et cetera. Many antiquarian books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on winemaking.

A wine primer

André Simon

Joseph

Drawing on the literature of widely different periods and countries, this book provides a richly entertaining and instructive picture of mankind at the table. It features excerpts from the writings of Charles Dickens, Edward Lear, and Evelyn Waugh as well as items from famous bon viveurs such as George Sainsbury and Brillan-Savarin.

Flummery of Food: Feasts for Epicures

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Little Books Ltd. (London)

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A wine primer

Flummery of Food: Feasts for Epicures