Through a Sparkling Glass will both educate and entertain you on the 
wonder and joy of wine and its place in our lives and culture. From the 
importance of ageing (wine and people) to Champagne cork removal the 
correct way, Epicurus to Ernest Hemingway, Moscato to Rose, and the 
notion ofauthentic wine happiness. An A-Z of wine stories, information 
and life lessons. Each essay or entry concludes with a list of key facts 
 about the particular subject. Through a Sparkling Glass firmly places 
wine and all its wonder at the centre of our enjoyment of life and 
culture and the way we live our lives. Entries cover aspects of wine 
production, varieties, history and myth, tradition and custom, modern 
manners, the philosophy of life and celebrating the mystery of wine. A 
delight to dip into, Through a Sparkling Glass will inform you in the 
most entertaining way and introduce you to pleasures found in your wine 
glass. The book taps into the emerging 'emotional palate' category of 
wine writers such as Alice Fiering (US) and Terry Thiesse (US). This has 
 been successfully replicated in food writing and literature. A perfect 
book for those who love wine, food and the finer things in life. As well 
 as those who want to enhance their knowledge of wine but want an 
entertaining way to attain that information. The book will be a 
well-designed gift package making it the perfect gift for intelligent 
men or women whoenjoy wine as part of a sophisticated mix of culinary 
delights rather than as an academic or technical pursuit. This book 
lifts wine writing out of the niche market full of technical information 
 and into the domain of human engagement and real life where wine is 
enjoyed and broadly experienced.

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