Paperback - 224 pages (November 14, 2000)
Three Rivers Pr; ISBN: 0609806327 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.62 x 8.04 x 5.19
Are you tired of wine reviews with flowery descriptions that read like grocery lists? Well, so are the authors of X Rated Wines, the ultimate source for everyone who likes wine but can't get into pedantic wine critics and stuffy wine books and magazines -- in other words, for real people. Features include:
* More than 1,500 wines reviewed, each having received one of the magazine's trademark rankings, from X (Gets It Done) to XXX (Gotta Have It).
* Reviews divided into "Over $15" and "Under $15" categories so it's easy to buy wine within your budget.
* Background information so you can learn a thing or two about what you're drinking.
* Amusing sidebars like the "Top Ten Fast Food and Wine Suggestions" and "Music and Wine Pairings."
The reviews in X Rated Wines are both irreverent and insightful. Consider this critique of a Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon: "A deep French kiss in a phone booth -- nice depth, great mouth feel, a little woody, a bit tight." Or this Australian shiraz: "Like a Grant Hill slam dunk -- bold, spicy and in your face!" Whether you're pondering what to purchase at your local spirits shop or which bottle to order with dinner, X Rated Wines will open your mind to a new way of thinking about wine.
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ISBN
0609806327
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WINERY
Fantastic wines that distinguish themselves by their mellow flavour and freshness. The Vallocaia should be particularly emphasized.
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