Monday, January 12, 2009

Guinness Drinking Companion or Really Useful Guide to Red Wine

Guinness Drinking Companion

Author: Leslie Dunkling

An entertaining blend of factual information and literary anecdote, The Guinness Drinking Companion is an endlessly fascinating anthology. Leslie Dunkling treats his readers to quotes from such luminaries as Winston Churchill and Ogden Nash, excerpts from sonnet and novel alike, reproductions of woodcuts, etchings, paintings and vintage advertisements, recipes for cocktails, a treasure trove of facts, figures, and miscellany, and a complete glossary of drinking terms. The Guinness Drinking Companion makes the perfect gift for those who, like Leslie Dunkling, consider moderate drinking in pleasant company one of life's great pleasures.



See also: O Leitor de Comportamento Organizacional

Really Useful Guide to Red Wine

Author: Susy Atkins

Whether you're looking for a full-bodied red to drink with a hearty casserole, or a lighter ros' to accompany a fresh summer salad, this clever little guide will help you make the right choice. Chapters include Light Smooth Reds, Medium-bodied Smooth Reds, Full-bodied Reds and Ros's. In each chapter the principal characteristics of each of the different wines are assessed in terms of their texture, appearance, aroma, flavor and finish. With a wide variety of wine choices to suit every pocket, as well as practical tips on serving and storing, and advice on matching food with wine, this book makes the perfect purchase for someone who wants to learn more about appreciating red wine.



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