Review of Exploring Wine Regions – Bordeaux France
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Review of Exploring Wine Regions – Bordeaux France
[Following is a volunteer review of "Exploring Wine Regions – Bordeaux France" by Michael C. Higgins, PhD.]
Exploring Wine Regions – Bordeaux France by Michael C. Higgins is a journey through the wine-growing areas in Bordeaux, which is referred to as the “center of the universe for wine.”
The author delves into the fascinating aspects of the major cities, ranked by popularity and historical background. He brings attention to the geographical position of each area, accompanied by detailed illustrations and water-clear descriptions; the briefing then moves on to the landmarks open to the public and the main events that travelers can enjoy.
There is a lot of information related to restaurants and hotels in the area, meaning that no matter your budget, there will be an option suited to your needs. At the end of the exhaustive commentary, you will know where to look for fun activities, good food and wine, and beautiful sceneries, as well as for an exciting trip to a castle. The overall description of both activities and places is simplistic though captivating.
There is no obligation to read every page or every paragraph, which you may find when there is a specific storyline to follow. It means that the reader can jump to the paragraph he is most interested in, without having to worry about missing out on some important information. With the additional but not trivial insider tips, it feels like taking a short trip to Bordeaux would not be different from going back to your native town. The breathtaking photographs come alive, making the overall experience pleasurable yet relaxing. The passion and effort the author put into designing the structure of the pages are admirable, and every graphic detail complements the written guide.
A downside is the brief focus on wine itself, indeed there is not much said on how the wine is made or how it differs from area to area.
Despite this small drawback, the book can be an exciting journey for wine connoisseurs, but also for a novice that wants to read a simple guide to Bordeaux and its wines.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The reading was pleasurable and not disrupted by grammatical mistakes, therefore if you are a pedantic reader, you can be assured that no harm will come from this book. I don't believe there is much the author could add to make the descriptions better than they are, and it is satisfying to finally have some knowledge on wines. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who has an unlimited curiosity and would like to expand their repertoire on wines or France itself.
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Exploring Wine Regions – Bordeaux France
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Exploring Wine Regions – Bordeaux France by Michael C. Higgins is a journey through the wine-growing areas in Bordeaux, which is referred to as the “center of the universe for wine.”
The author delves into the fascinating aspects of the major cities, ranked by popularity and historical background. He brings attention to the geographical position of each area, accompanied by detailed illustrations and water-clear descriptions; the briefing then moves on to the landmarks open to the public and the main events that travelers can enjoy.
There is a lot of information related to restaurants and hotels in the area, meaning that no matter your budget, there will be an option suited to your needs. At the end of the exhaustive commentary, you will know where to look for fun activities, good food and wine, and beautiful sceneries, as well as for an exciting trip to a castle. The overall description of both activities and places is simplistic though captivating.
There is no obligation to read every page or every paragraph, which you may find when there is a specific storyline to follow. It means that the reader can jump to the paragraph he is most interested in, without having to worry about missing out on some important information. With the additional but not trivial insider tips, it feels like taking a short trip to Bordeaux would not be different from going back to your native town. The breathtaking photographs come alive, making the overall experience pleasurable yet relaxing. The passion and effort the author put into designing the structure of the pages are admirable, and every graphic detail complements the written guide.
A downside is the brief focus on wine itself, indeed there is not much said on how the wine is made or how it differs from area to area.
Despite this small drawback, the book can be an exciting journey for wine connoisseurs, but also for a novice that wants to read a simple guide to Bordeaux and its wines.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The reading was pleasurable and not disrupted by grammatical mistakes, therefore if you are a pedantic reader, you can be assured that no harm will come from this book. I don't believe there is much the author could add to make the descriptions better than they are, and it is satisfying to finally have some knowledge on wines. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who has an unlimited curiosity and would like to expand their repertoire on wines or France itself.
******
Exploring Wine Regions – Bordeaux France
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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