Wines of the Northern Rhône

This comprehensive and authoritative book, the culmination of more than thirty years following the Rhône, opens up the inner secrets of the geology, the vineyards, the wines, and the growers of the northern Rhône Valley in France for anyone who wants to understand the full story that lies within a glass of wine. Home to the spicy Syrah, or Shiraz, and the floral Viognier grapes, the northern Rhône Valley is one of France's oldest wine-growing regions, with appellations including Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Crozes-Hermitage, St-Joseph, and Chteau-Grillet.

Compared to Livingstone-Learmonth's highly regarded previous volumes on the Rhône Valley, this revised and up-to-date edition provides a more in-depth look at the northern Rhône, covering more producers and delving deeper into the various terroirs, the histories of the wines, and the methods used for their production. Livingstone-Learmonth's approach is to let the producers themselves explain their outlook and methods, adding much local color to the narrative.

The book includes assessments of thousands of wines, with guide dates on when to drink them and how long to age them. Winemakers also share their views on what foods best accompany their wines. Additionally, the book features new vineyard maps for each appellation and detailed descriptions by growers discussing the effect of different soils on their wines, as well as precise information on how each domaine makes its wines. New research on the historical links between Hermitage and Bordeaux is also included.

With evocative descriptions and marvelous insights, this accessible and elegant book is a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the various estates, winemakers, and their wines in the northern Rhône Valley. It offers readers a deeper understanding of the full story that can be found in a glass of wine from this renowned region, known for its spicy Syrah and floral Viognier grapes. The book's attention to detail, inclusion of producer perspectives, and incorporation of new research make it an invaluable resource for wine enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and those seeking to deepen their appreciation of the northern Rhône's rich wine heritage.

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