
Strong, Sweet and Dry
A Guide to Vermouth, Port, Sherry, Madeira and Marsala
Hardcover | 1 February 2020
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Strong, Sweet and Dry is the ultimate guide to these freshly rediscovered palate pleasers. In lively style, Becky Sue Epstein explores the latest fortified wine innovations and trends, along with their colorful history, including the merchants, warriors, and kings who helped bring these beverages into being. Featuring a plethora of enticing images, along with anecdotes, facts, and recipes, this is a superb tour through the long history of fortified wines and their global resurgence today.
About the Author
Becky Sue Epstein is an author and journalist in the fields of wine, spirits, food and travel based in Massachussets, USA. She is the author of many books on wine, spirits and food including Champagne: A Global History and Brandy: A Global History, both published by Reaktion Books.
Industry Reviews
"Epstein's fresh take on these oft-overlooked treasures takes you through the fascinating past, where the origins of vermouth, port, sherry, madeira, and marsala are revealed, traces their contemporary trends, and discusses their modern relevance. Strong, Sweet and Dry is a wonderful read for professionals and passionate connoisseurs alike!"--Debra Meiburg MW, master of wine & director, Meiburg Wine Media "Yorkshire Post"
"Sip, sip, hooray, for a new book on some overlooked stars of the drinks world. . . . Strong, Sweet and Dry delves into the complex history of these aromatic fortified wines and makes a case for the current revival among mixologists. This is a serious book, crammed with facts, but it's clearly written, with some intriguing glimpses into the past, plus there's a section on cocktails for getting more out of these vinous gems."-- "Delicious Magazine"
"What do Vermouth, Port, Sherry, Madeira, and Marsala wines have in common? They are all fortified wines (the 'strong' part of the book title). You probably have bottles of several if not all of them stashed away somewhere in the back of the wine closet, although you might not have thought about them in a while. And they are all delicious. Time you brought them out of the closet and onto the table where they belong! Epstein's entertaining and informative new book is just the nudge you need to do it. . . . Strong, Sweet and Dry inspired us and I think it will inspire you to try something new that's also something old. Highly recommended."-- "Choice"
"Y'all, it's been a year for our dads. March Madness, baseball, and just life in general have been canceled thanks to COVID-19. But you know what's not canceled? Father's Day. That's right, to help y'all celebrate this Sunday, we've rounded up a list of luxurious bar cart items to gift Dad. Why stuff for the bar cart? Because, after being stuck at home with us for months, Dad just needs a drink. It's been a year. . . . Ever wondered the difference between a vermouth and a sherry and when you should be drinking them? Refine Dad's palate--and your own--and learn about fortified wines (plus, cocktail recipes!) with this new book by Epstein."-- "Houstonia Magazine"
ISBN: 9781789141528
ISBN-10: 1789141524
Published: 1st February 2020
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 240
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 22.0 x 17.1 x 2.2
Weight (kg): 0.76
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