Book reviews 2014 – European miscellany

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Today we present reviews of a wide range of books on France, plus one on Spain and two excellent volumes with an Italian slant. See also this guide to our book reviews by Dublin-based journalist and broadcaster Paul O'Doherty.

Jura Wine
With Local Food and Travel Tips
Wink Lorch
Wine Travel Media
£25/$40

With a foreword by Raymond Blanc, one of the Jura’s famous sons, there’s a lot to like about this exploration of the Jura and its wines. Covering the region’s appellations and its history, a synopsis of the terror, the various grape varieties, and the producers, the book...