Real Men Drink Port and Ladies Do Too!
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (835 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1846891124 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"A must for port conneseurs, even if a bit musty in it's style" according to Houston Gray. If you are a port aficionado, this has got to be your second read, after you have finished a true port primer/reference book, like The Port Companion: A Connoisseur's Guide by Godfrey SpenceThis is not a reference book for those looking to learn about port wine, so much as it is a great collection of behind the scenes anecdotes by someone who is clearly entrenched in the scene. The author clearly knows port but also knows in the ins and ou. Real Men Drink Port This is a delightfully charming, very English, yet informative and up to date book on Port. Most Port books are dry and boring but this one is personal, anecdotal, fun, irreverent, and charming. Makes you want to pick it up, sit in an arm chair with a glass of Port and lose yourself in the pages. Makes a great stocking stuffer or gift for all occasions. Ben Howkins is charming and knows the subject as well as anyone, at the same time reveal. Really enjoyed it BentheWineBerg This is a wonderful book of vignettes and very well written. I don't know everyone discussed in the pages but those I do, such as Rupert Symington, Johnny Graham and even Roy Hersh, are all characterized beautifully. Well done.Ben Weinberg, Chief Wine SherpaWine On The Road, LLC[]
He is a Director of the Royal Tokaji Wine Company . He has lectured for the Wine and Spirit Education Trust and serves on the Council of the Wine Guild. He wrote the International Wine & Food Society's guide to port - Rich Rare and Red; is a member of the Confreria do Vinho do Porto and the Vintners Company. About the Author Ben Howkins was awarded the Vintners' Scholarship in 1963, the youngest person to achieve this award. His experience in Europe's vineyards and working with many leading vintners, inspired his commitment to educate others to the enjoyment of
World renowned port writer Ben Howkins guides the reader through the fascinating history of the wine, from its origins through to the present day, and in particular examines the complex persona of the port drinker. Illustrated with famed cartoonist Oliver Preston s hilarious cartoons, historical and contemporary facts and numerous amusing anecdotes have been meticulously compiled to produce this hugely informative and entertaining tome. Real Men Drink Port also educates today s wine consumer exploring the serious side to getting the most pleasure from the wine, by detailing fascinating facts about what goes on
Ben Howkins was awarded the Vintners' Scholarship in 1963, the youngest person to achieve this award. He is a Director of the Royal Tokaji Wine Company . His experience in Europe's vineyards and working with many leading vintners, inspired his commitment to educate others to the enjoyment of wine - particularly fortified dessert wines. He wrote the International Wine & Food Society's guide to port - Rich Rare and Red; is a member of the Confreria do Vinho do Porto and the