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Product Description The most comprehensive guide to the wines of the entire continent, Wines of South America introduces readers to the astounding quality and variety of wines that until recently have been enjoyed, for the most part, only locally. Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein leads wine enthusiasts on an exciting geographical journey across ten countries, describing the wines, grapes, and regions of each. Goldstein begins the tour with a continental overview, discussing the arrival of the vine and wine culture, surveying the range of grapes planted and cultivated, and summarizing the development of modernday viticulture and winemaking. He explores the two giants of the continent, Argentina and Chile, in expansive chapters that cover their unique histories, wine regions, wine styles, prominent grapes, and leading producers. Goldstein covers the evolving industries of Brazil and Uruguay and discusses the modern-day activities in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela. Up-to-date maps, several engaging photos, and pertinent statistics support each section, which also feature lively profiles of key individuals and wineries that have influenced the development of the craft. A closing chapter is devoted to food in South America, with specific information on wine country dining and leading chefs and restaurants. The author provides practical advice for travelers, an appendix of available resources for learning more about the wines of each region, and lists of ‘top 10’ wine recommendations for quick reference. Review "Takes aficionados on an exciting journey through the geography, grapes, and wines of the continent's different wine-growing regions." ― Santé Published On: 2014-08-01 "California-based Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein spent nearly five years researching, traveling and tasting to write this book. Mr. Goldstein's diligence―and mileage―paid off with a highly readable and thorough reference book and travel guide with no contemporary equal. . . . Fans of South American wine will likely consult this source over and over again." -Lettie Teague's Six Favorite New Wine Books ― Wall Street Journal Published On: 2014-09-12 "A precise and concise guide to South American wine . . . . The book is a clear and entertaining read, but also with informed opinions from an author who seems to know the region well - the tourism and food sections at the end of the book are both fun and very instructive." -- Patricio Tapia ― Decanter Published On: 2014-10-01 "Well-designed, well-written, and easy-to-read. . . . Highly recommended." ― Vins & Vignobles Published On: 2014-10-01 "Pulling together this amount of information is quite an accomplishment. . . . earning this volume a place on the wine geek bookshelf." ― The Wine Economist Published On: 2014-09-09 "This latest book by Evan Goldstein is just brilliant. . . . Wines of South America is now the most essential guide on this region, eclipsing any other bodies of work in my wine (book) library to this point in time, if not forever." ― JUICY TALES BY JO DIAZ Published On: 2014-08-12 "[Goldstein] is a superb researcher, providing precise and detailed descriptions of wineries and regions." -- Jon Bonné ― San Francisco Chronicle Published On: 2014-10-05 "If you’re thinking about travelling to South America to visit the many wine regions throughout the continent, Wines of South America: The Essential Guide, by Evan Goldstein is THE book to get." -- Becca Yeamans ― The Academic Wino Published On: 2014-10-06 "Shines an enlightening spotlight - with economical style and considerable authority - on a heretofore under-reported but extremeley important wine-producing region." ― SOMM Journal Review Published On: 2014-11-14 "A tour de force. . . . No other book that I know comes close to providing the breadth and quality of analysis as this Essential Guide to the Wines of South America. ¡Felicitaciones, Señor Goldstein!" -- Donald Wink
