Secrets of the Sommeliers by Rajat Parr

Secrets of the Sommeliers by Rajat Parr

A fascinating exploration of the inside world of sommeliers, sharing their unique perspectives, extensive expertise, and best stories.

Rajat Parr's profound knowledge of wines, deep relationships with producers, and renowned tasting abilities have made him a legend in the business. As wine director for the Mina Group, Parr presides over the lists at some of the country's top restaurants. In Secrets of the Sommeliers, Parr and journalist Jordan Mackay present a fascinating portrait of the world's top wine professionals and their trade. The authors interviewed the elite of the sommelier community, and their colleagues' insights, recommendations, and entertaining stories are woven throughout, along with Parr's own takes on his profession and favorite winemakers and wines. Along the way, the authors give an immersion course in tasting and serving wine; share strategies for securing hard-to-find bottles at a good price and identifying value sweetspots among the many regions; and teach readers how to make inspired food pairings.

Winner - 2011 James Beard Cookbook Award - Beverage Category

Robert Holmes is a renowned photographer and author who has illustrated more than forty books. His work appeared regularly in the acclaimed Day in the Life series as one of the world's 100 best photojournalists, and he has worked for many of the world's major magazines, such as National Geographic, Life, Time, Travel and Leisure, the London Sunday Times and Paris Match. His work has won many awards from Communication Arts and Lowell Thomas, and he was the first person to twice be named Travel Photographer of the Year by the Society of American Travel Writers.
Andrea Johnson is a freelance photographer specializing in wine and travel. She has covered many of the world's wine regions, and her photographs are regularly featured in publications such as Wine Spectator, VIA, Sunset, the San Francisco Chronicle and National Geographic. Her previous books include photography for Rick Steves' Europe through the Back Door series, and her commercial clients are many of the premiere Pinot Noir producers worldwide.
Jordan Mackay has devoted the last eight years to exploring, understanding and writing about wine. After writing for Texas Monthly and serving as a wine columnist for the Austin American-Statesman, he became wine and spirits editor for San Francisco's 7x7 magazine and a contributing writer to Wine and Spirits. He has also written about food and wine for Food & Wine, Gourmet, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times and the San Francisco Chronicle.

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ISBN 13	9781580082983
ISBN 10	158008298X
Titel	Secrets of the Sommeliers
Autor	Rajat Parr
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Bindungsart	Hardback
Verlag	Random House USA Inc
Erscheinungsjahr	2010-10-19
Seitenanzahl	240
Preise	Winner of James Beard Award 2011
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