Chardonnay and Friends : Varietal Wines of British Columbia

by Schreiner, John

• ISBN13: 9781551431031
• ISBN10: 1551431033
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-03-01
• Publisher: Orca Book Pub

Summary

Chardonnay and Friends is exactly the tool that wine lovers need to explore the mainstream varieties like chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and merlot as well as hidden treasures such as Auxerrois, Ehrenfelser, Pinotage and Sovereign Opal. Schreiner describes the origin of the grape varieties, the taste of the wines, and makes recommendations for food pairing. Chardonnay and Friends also includes a refreshing guide to efficient winery touring, with wineries grouped into ideal one-day tours. Whether you are visiting wineries or just shopping at your local liquor store, Chardonnay and Friends will make it easier to select the right wines for your taste and your table.

Author Biography

John Schreiner's two previous books on the BC wine industry are The Wineries of British Columbia (Orca, 1994), and The British Columbia Wine Companion (Orca, 1996). He is a graduate of the German Wine Academy, has judged wines extensively, and has visited virtually all of the world's major wine-growing regions.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Who has heard of Oraniensteiner	p. 1
The Winery Tour Guide	p. 3
Auxerrois	p. 19
Bacchus	p. 23
Cabernet Franc	p. 27
Cabernet Sauvignon	p. 32
Chancellor	p. 39
Chardonnay	p. 41
Chasselas	p. 51
Chelois	p. 54
Chenin Blanc	p. 56
Ehrenfelser	p. 59
Fruit Wines	p. 63
Gamay Noir	p. 69
Gewurztraminer	p. 74
Kerner	p. 80
Lemberger	p. 85
Madeline Angevine	p. 88
Madeline Sylvaner	p. 91
Marechal Foch	p. 94
Merlot	p. 98
Muller-Thurgau	p. 105
Muscat	p. 108
Okanagan Riesling	p. 112
Optima	p. 115
Oraniensteiner	p. 118
Ortega	p. 123
Pinot Blanc	p. 127
Pinot Gris	p. 133
Pinot Meunier	p. 139
Pinot Noir	p. 143
Pinotage	p. 155
Proprietary Wines	p. 158
Riesling	p. 166
Rotberger	p. 175
Rougeon	p. 177
Sauvignon Blanc	p. 180
Schonburger	p. 184
St. Laurent	p. 187
Semillon	p. 189
Siegerrebe	p. 192
Sovereign Opal	p. 195
Sparkling Wine	p. 198
Syrah	p. 204
Traminer	p. 207
Trebbiano	p. 210
Verdelet	p. 213
Vidal Blanc	p. 216
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