1988 The Story of Champagne

Description

Author's Presentation Copy, Colour Plates, First Edition, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, Signed, With Dustwrapper

First edition. Signed and inscribed by the author to the half-title, in presentation to Michael Druitt, a British wine connoisseur who worked with the top restaurants and hotels in London and around the country. He was also the founder of Michael Druitt Wines and built up an enviable portfolio of wines and spirits, as well as being among the first to introduce wines from Canada, California, South Africa and New Zealand to the UK. Illustrated throughout with eight colour plates, eight black-and-white plates, and numerous in-text figures and plans. Collated complete. A detailed history of the mend and women who have perfected the world's finest sparkling wine over the past three hundred years. Examining the role of Don Perignon, a complicated figure both as a wine-maker and a capitalist, the evolving methods of producing wines, and some of the best imitators. Written by Nicholas Faith, a British journalist and author renowned for his books and articles on wines and spirits. Illustrated by John Lawrence, an English illustrator and wood engraver.