Strong, Sweet and Dry

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A Guide to Vermouth, Port, Sherry, Madeira and Marsala

By Becky Sue Epstein

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Strong, Sweet and Dry by Becky Sue Epstein explores the fascinating history and production of vermouth. This book delves into the rich cultural heritage surrounding this fortified wine, revealing its significance in both culinary and cocktail traditions. It provides insights into the evolving techniques and the rise in popularity of vermouth in recent times.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the history and cultural significance of fortified wines like port, sherry, Madeira, and vermouth. It combines elements of travel, culinary history, and even mixology, offering an engaging blend of storytelling and practical insights for both casual readers and wine enthusiasts.

Strong, Sweet and Dry

The ultimate guide to fortified wines for discerning imbibers and modern mixologists everywhere.

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Today, fortified wines are enjoying a renaissance, rediscovered by discerning imbibers and modern mixologists all over the world. Once a popular tipple to savour before or after dinner, fortified wines—Sherry, Port, Madeira, and the like—had fallen out of favour in recent times. But now, in pubs and wine bars, high-end restaurants, and homes, these wines are finding their way into innovative cocktails and are being appreciated anew for their fine qualities and strong, complex tastes.

This is the ultimate guide to these freshly rediscovered beverages that are sweeping the globe. In lively style, Becky Sue Epstein surveys the latest innovations and trends, along with their colourful history—the merchants, warriors, and kings that helped create them. Featuring fine images, along with anecdotes, facts, history, and recipes, this is a superb tour of the long history of fortified wines and their global resurgence today.

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Strong, Sweet and Dry by Becky Sue Epstein explores the world of fortified and aromatised wines like vermouth, port, sherry, Madeira, and Marsala, offering both historical insights and contemporary relevance. The book is praised for its engaging narrative, making it a delightful read for both professionals and enthusiasts. It also provides cocktail recipes and inspires readers to rediscover these often-overlooked beverages, making it a recommended addition to any wine lover's library.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789141528

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 130 illustrations, 80 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 272

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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 Brandy: A Global History (Reaktion Books, 2014).

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