Cognac
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This ground-breaking book is the most up-to-date study of cognac,writtenby an internationally recognized expert and leading authority on the subject.It reveals the intruiging history of this fascinating spirit and the story behindthe world-famous town of its origin.Nicholas Faith explores every aspect ofcognac's increasing prominence in today's markets, unfolding the extraordinarystory of fraud and how it contributed in providing the foundation for the systemof control that now protects its manufacture and sale. Also featured in the bookare detailed profiles of cognac's key producers, a full account of the intricateproduction techniques used to make cognac, and a guide to drinking andenjoying the wide range of cognac makes and styles that are available aroundthe world.
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- ISBN: 9781845336141
- Author: Nicholas Faith
- Pub date: 07.01.11
- RRP: $34.99
- Format: Electronic book text
Author
Nicholas Faith
Nicholas Faith is one of the best-known financial journalists in the UK.His firstwine book, The Winemasters,was published in 1978 and won the Andre Simonaward.He has written other well-received works on Champagne and on majorBordeaux châteaux, including The Winemasters of Bordeaux.He was editorial directorof the leading French wine magazine L'Amateur de Bordeaux.His previous title onthe subject, Cognac,was critically acclaimed in both the UK and the USA.He is alsothe author of Australia's Liquid Gold in this same series, and he writes for numerousmagazines and newspapers, including the Financial Times.Nicholas lives in London.
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