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The Wines of the Northern Rhone
For anyone who wants to understand the full story that lies within a glass of wine, this book opens up the inner secrets of the geology, the vineyards, the wines, and the growers of the northern Rhône Valley in France. Home to the spicy Syrah, or Shiraz, and the floral Viognier grapes, the northern Rhône Valley is one of France's oldest wine-growing regions; its appellations include Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Crozes-Hermitage, St-Joseph, and Château-Grillet. With evocative descriptions and marvelous insights, this accessible, elegant book, the culmination of more than thirty years following the Rhône, is a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the various estates, winemakers,...
Highway to Adventure
A river is a natural source of transportation and power to the cities built on its banks. Here is the story of the Rhône, from its ancient glories, its 20th Century problems, and its promise for the future.
The Rhône Valley (Rough Guides Snapshot France)
The Rough Guide Snapshot to The Rhône Valley is the ultimate travel guide to this captivating part of France. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Lyon and its unmissable bouchons and museums to the tastiest nougat from Montélimar. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you have the best trip possible, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guide Snapshot to The Rhône Valley covers Lyon, Beaujolais, Vienne, St-Roman-en-Gal, St-Étienne, Tain-l'Hermitage, Valence and Montélimar. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to France, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around France, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, festivals, shopping and sport.
Wines of the Rhone Valley
Are there wines to rival the greatest first-growths of Bordeaux and the grand crus of Burgundy? Robert Parker’s answer is a resounding Yes—they are to be found among the finest wines of the Rhone Valley. With this new edition of Wines of the Rhone Valley, Robert Parker, the world’s most influential wine critic, provides the key to enjoying the winemaking world’s best-kept secret. The area contains the oldest vineyards in France—indeed the heyday of some of the Rhone Valley wines was 2,000 years ago, around the time of the Roman conquest of France. In recent centuries, these wines have been misunderstood and ignored—and consequently undervalued. All of which means that some of the...
Confluence
Sara B. Pritchard traces the Rhône’s remaking since 1945, showing how state officials, technical elites, and citizens connected the environment and technology to political identities and state-building, and demonstrating the importance of environmental management and technological development to the culture and politics of modern France.
Rhone Renaissance
Norman assesses more than 1,500 Rhone-style wines from over 220 estates on four continents. Such classics as Grange Hermitage and Chateauneuf-du-Pape share space with fine New World examples that are beginning to rival France's best.
Cadogan Guides Rhone-Alpes
From the spectacular mountain scenery of the Alps to the tranquil beauty of the Rhone Valley, Cadogan’s guide brings the best out of your trip to this stunning part of France. Chapters on the history, art and architecture of the region provide a compelling framework to the breathtaking countryside. Travel into the Rhone Valley and explore the towns of Beaujolais, Lyon and Montelimar or discover the best places to ski and snowboard in the special winter sports section. Now fully redesigned, this new edition contains the most up-to-the-minute travel and practical information, discerning listings, stunning color photographs and useful maps.
Burgandy and the Rhone Valley
People who travel by car have the best opportunities to explore beyond typical tourist destinations, but driving in an unfamiliar region can be a daunting prospect. New Signpost Guides provide practical information to guide motorists through unfamiliar routes, signs, traffic laws, and parking. Hundreds of attractions are described in detail, together with recommendations for shopping, dining, and accommodations.Each Signpost Guide features: -- Full-color, detailed area maps, supported by driving directions and route plans -- Helpful and practical tips, including average driving times and distances -- Individual chapters on major cities that supply information essential to getting around without a car -- Unique ratings system to help travelers sample the very best of each region
Burgundy and the Rhone Valley
This guide expertly divides Burgundy and the Rhone Valley into touring areas - one per chapter. From the Romanesque churches of Vezelay and Auxerre to the venerable vineyards of the Cote d'Or, and from the gastronomic delights of Lyon to the charming backwaters of the Brionnais. In every chapter, you will find up-to-date attraction, lodging, shopping and eating recommendations for individual towns, or for the area as a whole. This title takes you a drive through the monumental architecture and unspoiled wilderness of the Cure and Cousin valleys. It shows you the sights of Lyon, France's second city and a World Heritage Site and a journey among the Cotes Du Rhone, visiting vineyards and admiring the stunning views before reaching the Alps.
