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Among the elegant settings we will pop in and out of for a drink include Hearst Castle, Chanel’s house in the South of France, the Ritz Hotel in Paris, the Dorchester in London, Monaco, the Savoy, the Biltmore, and of course the bars and first-class cabins of the famed ocean liners the Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mary.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo raise a glass and join us in toasting Churchill’s life and unique abilities!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eAn intoxicating read. You'll want to consume it twice. . . .\u003c\/b\u003e We've all been asked the question: If you could have a drink with anyone, who would it be? Churchill should be high on anyone's list, and that's what this book is: a round of your favorite with the man himself,\u003cb\u003e a deep dive into the life of the man where other biographies don't go.\u003c\/b\u003e\" \u003cb\u003e—A.J. Baime, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Accidental President\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDewey Defeats Truman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"When Winston Churchill was fighting them on the beaches, he only surrendered to his favorite Champagne (and other punchy libations). Churchill’s fave drinks and lots of fun anecdotes are yours in \u003ci\u003eChurchill: A Drinking Life\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eThis entertaining and, dare I say, bubbly book won’t give you a hangover. \u003c\/b\u003eCheers to Churchill!\" \u003cb\u003e—Jack Ohman, Pulitzer Prizewinning Editorial Cartoonist, \u003ci\u003eThe Sacramento Bee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A breezy informal fun recounting of Winston Churchill’s favorite drinks as well as where and with whom he liked to have a glass. It is nicely presented with several photographs and many illustrations. In terms of what Churchill liked to drink the authors cover Champagne, Whisky, Brandy, Cognac, Gin, Wine, and Port; drinking companions include Lord Beaverbrook, Franklin Roosevelt, and Aristotle Onassis; and where he liked to drink include Claridge’s, Chartwell, and The Savoy. . . . \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChurchill, A Drinking Life\u003c\/i\u003e is an enjoyable light-hearted “wander through Winston’s liquor cabinet.\u003c\/b\u003e” —Bradley P. 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White never loses sight of what makes the region a truly unique place, perhaps the only place that could give birth to the world's most magical wine.” —\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Panel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnowledgeable wine enthusiasts have always revered Champagne. The region and its wines are associated with prestige and luxury, of course, but historically, most consumers kept champagne way back on the high shelf, reserving it for post–bowl game blowouts, send-offs, and wedding toasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the past decade, however, an increasing number of wine enthusiasts have discovered the joys of grower champagne—wines made by the farmers who grow the grapes. Today, Champagne is in the midst of a renaissance. 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With a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the region, its history, and its leading producers, \u003ci\u003eBut First, Champagne\u003c\/i\u003e will demystify Champagne for all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the foreword:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Smart, entertaining, and valuable . . . one of those rare wine books that should appeal to people just getting into Champagne and longtime Champagne obsessives.\" —Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor, \u003ci\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Those that pick up \u003ci\u003eBut First, Champagne\u003c\/i\u003e . . . will be richly rewarded . . . 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