Food and drink: alcoholic beverages Books
White Mule Press LArt de La Distillation
£19.09
White Mule Press Chemistry and Technology of Wines and Liquors
£23.52
Vendange Press What Price Bordeaux
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£23.96
White Mule Press The Craft Maltsters Handbook
£19.09
White Mule Press The Craft Culture of Artisan Schnaps
£19.42
White Mule Press Branding Distilled
£21.38
LochAwe Books John Burninghams Champagne
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£22.50
Lomond Books Discovering Distilleries of Scotland
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£16.80
Exploring Wine Regions Exploring Wine Regions Argentina 1
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£33.29
Topix Media Lab Im Just Here for the Drinks
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£18.99
LIGHTNING SOURCE INC Appetizers Cocktails Bite Your Tongue
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£24.69
Legare Street Press Practical Cookery
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£24.26
Legare Street Press La Mesa Moderna
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£24.26
Legare Street Press Praktisches Kochbuch
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£35.10
Headline Publishing Group Bitter Tart
£13.49
Austin Macauley Publishers The Naked Beer
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£30.59
HarperCollins Wine Girl
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£44.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Homebrewing For Dummies
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: First Things First 7 Chapter 1: Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wort 9 Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Beeraphernalia 17 Chapter 3: Creating Your Own Department of Sanitation 35 Part 2: It’s in There: The Nuts and Bolts of Beer 43 Chapter 4: Malt: A Tale of Two Sources (Grain and Extract) 45 Chapter 5: Hop Heaven 55 Chapter 6: Yeast and Fermentation 67 Chapter 7: On the Water Front 79 Chapter 8: Adjuncts and Flavorings 87 Chapter 9: Making Your Brew Bionic: Additives, Preservatives, Finings, and Clarifiers 99 Part 3: Ready, Set, Brew! 105 Chapter 10: Beginner Brewing Directions 107 Chapter 11: Intermediate Brewing Directions 115 Chapter 12: Advanced Brewing Directions 127 Chapter 13: High-Tech Brewing 147 Part 4: Packaging Your Brew 155 Chapter 14: Bottling Your Brew 157 Chapter 15: Doing the Can-Can: Canning Your Beer 173 Chapter 16: Kegging: Bottling’s Big Brother 181 Part 5: BJCP Beer Style Guidelines and Homebrew Recipes 191 Chapter 17: Beginner Suggestions and BJCP Beer Style Guidelines 193 Chapter 18: Intermediate Recipes 209 Chapter 19: BJCP Beer Style Guidelines and Advanced Recipes 239 Part 6: Alternative Brewing 269 Chapter 20: In-Cider Information 271 Chapter 21: A Meading of the Minds 281 Chapter 22: Hard Seltzers 293 Chapter 23: Going Green: Being an Eco-Friendly Homebrewer 301 Chapter 24: Gluten-Free Brewing 313 Chapter 25: Barrel Aging and Souring Beer 321 Part 7: Putting Your Brew to the Test 337 Chapter 26: Storing and Pouring 339 Chapter 27: You Can’t Judge a Bock by Its Cover: Evaluating Beer 349 Chapter 28: Troubleshooting 361 Chapter 29: Homebrew Competitions 375 Part 8: The Part of Tens 387 Chapter 30: Ten (or So) Ways to DIGIBIY (Do It, Grow It, Build It Yourself) 389 Chapter 31: Ten (or So) Gizmos That Can Make Your Brewing Better and Easier 401 Chapter 32: Just the FAQs: Ten (or So) Frequently Asked Questions 407 Index 413
£15.29
St Martin's Press Tangled Vines
Book SynopsisA New York Times BestsellerOn October 12, 2005, a massive fire broke out in the Wines Central wine warehouse in Vallejo, California. Within hours, the flames had destroyed 4.5 million bottles of California''s finest wine worth more than $250 million, making it the largest destruction of wine in history. The fire had been deliberately set by a passionate oenophile named Mark Anderson, a skilled con man and thief with storage space at the warehouse who needed to cover his tracks. With a propane torch and a bucket of gasoline-soaked rags, Anderson annihilated entire California vineyard libraries as well as bottles of some of the most sought-after wines in the world. Among the priceless bottles destroyed were 175 bottles of Port and Angelica from one of the oldest vineyards in California made by Frances Dinkelspiel''s great-great grandfather, Isaias Hellman, in 1875. Sadly, Mark Anderson was not the first to harm the industry. The history of the California
£15.99
Castle Point Books Whiskey Business
Book SynopsisAnd the award for best cocktail goes to...In a world where quotable movies and cocktails go hand in hand, comes a unique book of clever pop-out coasters and delicious drink recipes for film buffs and cocktail aficionados alike. Fix yourself some movie-night magic and bring the silver screen to your home bar with the 10 film-inspired coasters of Whiskey Business.
£13.29
WW Norton & Co Agave Spirits
Book SynopsisAn acclaimed ethnobotanist and a pioneering restaurateur beautifully capture the unparalleled diversity and distinctiveness of artisanal mezcals
£14.24
Hodder & Stoughton How to Eat to Change How You Drink
Book SynopsisAre you sober curious? With Dr Brooke Scheller''s new programme you can eat your way to a better relationship with drinking. How to Eat to Change How You Drink gives you all you need to know to understand and improve your drinking habits.People are drinking more than ever. Dr Scheller demonstrates that alcohol intake affects many health problems from fatigue to hormonal imbalances and weight gain, but your health can also contribute to cravings.Based on cutting-edge new science combined with her own personal experience, Dr Scheller will teach you how to use foods, meal timing and supplementation to manage your cravings and reduce your alcohol intake. This comprehensive book includes tips and tricks on mindfulness, meditation and complementary therapies and a 30-day plan that you can put into practice to change your lifestyle for the better and cut back for good. Eat yourself sober!Trade ReviewA helpful addition for anybody taking a holistic approach to changing their relationship to alcohol. -- Ruby Warrington, author of Sober CuriousAs a functional medicine expert, I have seen first-hand the powerful grip alcohol can have on a person's wellbeing. In Scheller's groundbreaking new book, her easy-to-follow 4-week plan shows us how we can use food to reset our health and our relationship with alcohol. Drinking doesn't have to be all or nothing, but by understanding the impact alcohol has on our overall health, we can learn better ways to support our needs - physically and emotionally - so that we can walk away with a better sense of what truly fuels us. -- Dr Will Cole, author of Ketotarian, The Inflammation Spectrum, Intuitive Fasting and Gut FeelingsThis compelling book takes us through how our body changes 'on alcohol'. Alcohol replaces nutrient dense foods in our diet, causing nutritional deficiencies that cause us to crave more alcohol. This affects our brain, gut, ability to regulate glucose and insulin, and sense of self. Dr Scheller asks you to explore your own relationship with alcohol and your drinking triggers. She provides a 30-day plan of food, supplements and herbs, and lifestyle modifications which build your awareness and cut your desire to drink. Join Dr Scheller in this journey of self-discovery to live an alcohol-free life. When one door closes, another opens. -- Liz Lipski, PhD, CNS, BCHN, IFMCP, Professor and Director of Academic Development for the Nutrition programs at Maryland University of Integrative Health, Author of Digestive Wellness and Digestive Wellness for ChildrenFor too long, alcohol has been treated as a health tonic in the wellness space. Dr Brooke's book so eloquently shows us what alcohol really does to our bodies, gut, and overall wellbeing. When alcohol is no longer aligned with your values of a healthy lifestyle, pick up this book. -- Karolina Rzadkowolska, coach, and author of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident YouDr Brooke perfectly captures the future of healthy living as a low-alcohol or alcohol free lifestyle. I continue to see this movement grow as my clients focus on quality, nourishing food and mindful or minimal drinking as a way to care for one's body and glow from the inside out. -- Brooke “Chef Bae” Baevsky, Cooking Show Host, Celebrity Private Chef, and Professional Recipe DeveloperDr Brooke Scheller offers a very in depth approach to quitting drinking that is different from anything I've seen. As someone who is very passionate about the science side of things, I loved Brooke's spin on the science by approaching it from a nutrition standpoint. It's hard to choose a favourite section of this book - from the discussion on different supplements, to the drinker archetypes, to the recommendations on creating a dietary plan that works for you - How to Eat to Change How You Drink is a must-read for anyone who is evaluating their relationship with alcohol. -- Gillian Tietz, MS. Sober Powered Podcastan unusually holistic and potentially more sustainable approach to sobriety. * Daily Express *
£13.59
HarperCollins Focus Apres Ski
Book SynopsisHit the slopes then warm up afterward with the quintessential après ski cocktail! This book features classic and creative cocktail recipes that are sure to satisfy after a day of skiing or snowboarding.When the lifts stop turning and the skis go back on the rack, these delicious drinks will help you relax and recharge in front of the fire. From hot toddies to spiked cocoa, each recipe is carefully crafted to perfectly complement the winter season, with the use of seasonal flavors and high-quality spirits. You can enjoy the flavors of the winter season all year long.Inside you''ll find recipes for: Irish Coffee Cranberry Margarita Moscow Mule Maple Bourbon Cider Gin & Tonic with Rosemary And more! Designed for both beginners and experienced bartenders, Après Ski Cocktails provides easy-to-follow instructions and stunning photos to help you create sensational cocktails
£15.29
HarperCollins Focus The Home Mixologist
Book SynopsisShake up your cocktail game with The Home Mixologist, the ultimate guide to crafting delicious and impressive cocktails right at home.Whether you''re a seasoned bartender or a beginner looking to elevate your home bartending skills, The Home Mixologist offers a wide range of classic and creative cocktail recipes to suit any occasion. Mix up your favorite classics and try out innovative drinks that use unexpected ingredients and techniques. Unleash your inner mixologist with tips for creating infusions and other bespoke ingredients. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, you''ll learn how to create perfectly balanced cocktails and impress your guests.Inside you''ll find: 150 cocktail recipes Everything you need for your home bar Recipes for infusions, syrups, tinctures, and more Stunning, full-color photography From informal gatherings to extravagant parties, show off your newfoun
£14.39
HarperCollins Focus Tacos and Tequila
Book SynopsisTacos aren’t just for Tuesday. Now every night is Taco Night! Bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your kitchen with Tacos & Tequila.This cookbook is packed with delicious recipes that capture the spirit of Mexican cuisine. Add some flare to your next meal with soft taquitos, crisp tacos al pastor, classic carne asada, or fish tacos. Explore beloved classics and new twists as you take a journey through Mexico''s colorful culinary heritage and regional specialties.Inside you''ll find: 60+ recipes for flavorful entrees, appetizers, and sides 40+ delicious cocktails to complement your meal and get the party started Helpful tips on the best fillings and toppings Mouthwatering photography Grab the guacamole and mix your favorite margaritas--Tacos & Tequila is guaranteed to fill any gathering with fun, laughter, and great eats!
£23.35
HarperCollins Focus Big Gin
Book SynopsisEverything the connoisseur could ever want to know about gin, the spirit that sparked a worldwide distilling boom.Nothing communicates elegance and refinement like a Martini. Nothing refreshes on a warm summer day like a Gin & Tonic. It is no accident that gin stands at the center of these iconic cocktails, as its bold, unique character leaves a lasting impression everywhere it appears. Big Gin is the definitive exploration into this beloved spirit, tracing its history from London’s Gin Craze to the recent renaissance that sparked a worldwide distilling boom.Aficionados will find their appreciation for their favorite varieties deepened and discover new varieties to fall in love with, while the cocktail connoisseur will uncover innovative craft offerings that are pushing the spirit in exciting directions.Inside you’ll find: The history of gin A breakdown of the botanicals that lend gin its unique char
£22.10
HarperCollins Focus Sip and Sensibility
Book SynopsisRaise a glass to iconic character and toast to their timeless tales in this charming cocktail book that masterfully blends classic literature with exquisite drinks.Three measures of Gordon''s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it’s ice-cold, then add a large, thins lice of lemon peel. Got it? James Bond knows what he’s about when it comes to cocktails. Now you can too with this collection that brings cocktails from the page to the glass. Whether you''re a fan of classic literature or simply love a good drink, this book is sure to delight. Each recipe is thoughtfully crafted to reflect the essence of its literary inspiration, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and stoke the fires of your imagination. Inside you''ll find: Daisy''s mint julep in the Great Gatsby The famous James Bond vesper martini from Casino Royale<
£11.69
HarperCollins Focus The Home Bartender Mezcal and Tequila
Book SynopsisMake over 100 quick and easy tequila and mezcal cocktails with only four ingredients or less!From the best-selling The Home Bartender comes The Home Bartender: Mezcal & Tequila, featuring 100+ creative tequila-based cocktails. You don''t need a thousand-dollar liquor cabinet to impress company at your next party! This carefully curated collection of creative and delicious drink recipes requires only four ingredients or less. This volume is dedicated solely to the magic of tequila and mezcal. With classic drinks like the margarita and paloma, and innovative concoctions inspired by the vibrant flavors of Mexico, each recipe is designed for home bartenders of all skill levels.Inside you’ll find: Beautiful, full-color photography throughout the book Virgin variations on most drinks Simplified classics and innovative new libations And more! There''s something for everyone in this cocktai
£15.29
£17.09
Abrams The Periodic Table of Wine
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£16.00
Abrams The Cider Revival
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWilson is a passionate guide who brings readers on an encyclopedic journey through the cult of cider and its resident obsessives. From unraveling the history of the apple to exploring the intricacies of flavor, THE CIDER REVIVAL reveals the love and labor that goes into a timeless beverage that's full of surprises. -- Bianca Bosker * author of Cork Dork *“Cider is America’s great forgotten beverage. Jason Wilson’s lively, anecdote-filled, passionate paean to what he says should properly be considered ‘apple win’ will go a long way toward giving this immensely varied and complex libation the recognition and appreciation it deserves.” -- Colman Andrews * cofounder of Saveur and author of The British Table *
£18.00
Abrams Picpoul de Pinet The White Mediterranean
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£24.00
Abrams 99 Bottles A Black Sheeps Guide to LifeChanging
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£18.04
Abrams Sparkling Wine Anytime
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£17.09
Abrams The Regency Book of Drinks
Book SynopsisAs a society doyenne and undercover libertine, Lady Thornwood knows what makes a drink perfect. In The Regency Book of Drinks: Quaffs, Quips, Tipples, and Tales from Grosvenor Square, this respectable cocktail connoisseur presents a guide of over 75 cocktail recipes shaped by the Regency era in both refinement and ingredients—and served alongside a heaping dose of high-society gossip, scandal, and speculation. A loving homage to the era celebrated by the hit Netflix series Bridgerton Beginning with the gentlewoman’s advice on setting up a Regency bar, the best glassware and garnishes, and an overview of the period’s most popular ingredients, the book is then divided into six subsequent recipe chapters drawn from high-society life during the London social season, from occasions such as “The Evening Soirée” to “Delicate Daytime Drinks” to even those rare, deliciously nonalcoholic drinks f
£17.09
Abrams The Bourbon Drinkers Companion
Book Synopsis This insider’s guide to American distilleries, from the author of The Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining, offers colorful lore, regional history, and tasting notes for bourbon, whiskey, and rye.The Bourbon Drinker’s Companion is an illustrated and narrative journey into the heart of American craft distilleries, taking readers from the well-known Jim Beam Booker Noe plant to craft whiskey brewers on the West Coast to the emerging new traditional distillers of the South, in search of America’s best whiskey. Bestselling author Colin Spoelman is back to celebrate all things whiskey as he explores the effect branding, taste, region, and distilling processes have on America’s beloved and most notorious drink. Head down to Louisville to visit Angel’s Envy Distillery, go east to Jeptha Creed Distillery in Shelbyville, Kentucky, and then be sure to hit one of America’s oldest distilleries, Buff
£17.59
Abrams Image The Curious Cocktail Cabinet
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£19.99
Johns Hopkins University Press Martini Straight Up
Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1998. From its contested origins in nineteenth-century California; through its popularity among the smart set of the 1930s, world leaders of the 1940s, and the men in the gray flannel suits of the 1950s; to its resurgence among today's retro-hipsters: Lowell Edmunds traces the history and cultural significance of the cocktail H. L. Mencken called the only American invention as perfect as a sonnet.Trade ReviewWhether or not you take your martini as seriously as Lowell Edmunds, this is an admirable account of the drink's place in the American dream.—Justin Warshaw, Times Literary SupplementEdmunds seems to have unearthed every reference to the martini since its creation sometime in the 1870s, and by researching recipe books from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he has painstakingly reconstructed the actual history of a cocktail swaddled in myth. He tracked down the first shipment of French vermouth to the United States (from Noilly Prat, in 1851). He got the lowdown on Sherwood Anderson's unfortunate death-by-toothpick after drinking a martini. He compiled a list of every martini cartoon ever to appear in the New Yorker. The martini is the last word on cocktails. This book is the last word on the martini.—William Grimes, New York TimesFew drinks achieve such complex and ambiguous symbolism as the martini, and likely few writers could decode it as well as the polished Edmunds . . . Such is the unadorned pleasure of Edmunds's book, its rare scholarly intimacy, that there can be little doubt that he delighted in his fieldwork very much.—Kirkus ReviewsEqual parts academic study, critical appraisal, and love letter, this book sees the martini as the liquid equivalent of jazz—a marvelous and misunderstood American art form . . . Edmunds fashions a convincing theory that places the feisty cocktail at the very heart of American civilization.—Stephen Whitlock, Out Magazine.Edmunds treats us to a cultural history of the martini, from its origins in the Gilded Age to its 1990s symbolism . . . The drink may be dry, but this book is anything but.—Lori D. Kranz, Bloomsbury Review[Edmunds] brings the rigor and thoroughness of a true scholar to the study of the Martini's place in American culture.—Well Fed NetworkTable of ContentsList of IllustrationsPreface to the Revised EditionPreface to the First EditionIntroductionTime Line. The Martini Decade by DecadeThe Simple Messages of the MartiniMessage One. The Martini is American—it is not European, Asian, or AfricanMessage Two. The Martini is urban and urbane—it is not rural or rusticMessage Three. The Martini is a high-status, not a low-status, drinkMessage Four. The Martini is a man's, not a woman's, drinkMessage Five. The Martini is optimistic, not pessimisticMessgae Six. The Martini is the drink of adults, not of childrenMessage Seven. The Martini belongs to the past, not the presentThe Simple Messages ReconsideredThe Ambiguities of the MartiniAmbiguity One. The Martini is civilized—the Martini is uncivilizedAmbiguity Two. The Martini unites—the Martini separatesAmbiguity Three. The Martini is classic—the Martini is individualAmbiguity Four. The Martini is sensitive—the Martini is toughHistorical Background of the AmbiguitiesConclusionTheory, Method, and BibliographyAppendix. The Martini GlassNotesIndex
£23.85
Barcharts, Inc Bar Guide a Mixology Reference QuickStudy
Book SynopsisEssential, professional and home bar reference, laminated to survive the elements of an active club or lounge, social event, home bar or kitchen. Decode drink making and sound like an expert with the history of ingredients, including alcohol and how it is made, plus expectations of taste for each ingredient and how to balance tastes. Popular and interesting drink recipes act as examples for practice of technique, balance and presentation. Go beyond a recipe and craft your drinks with a book's worth of information in 6 pages. 6-page laminated guide includes: History of the Bar Home Bar Basics Glassware Bar Equipment Mixing Methods Style & Flair Club Cocktails Distillation Brandy, History, Drink Recipes Gin, History, Drink Recipes Liqueurs, About & Recipes Punch Rum, History & Recipes Tequila, History & Recipes Vodka, History & Recipes Whiskey, History & Recipes Wine, Vocabulary, Types & Recipes Beer, Vocabulary & Types Bartenders Vocabulary
£6.00
State University of New York Press The Stork Club Cookbook and Bar Book
Book SynopsisRelive the glory days of New York''s poshest night spot with recipes and drinks you can prepare at your own home!In its heyday, The Stork Club was the "place to be seen" among New York''s glitterati. Gossip columnist Walter Winchell held the corner table, recording the comings and goings of the brightest stars of stage and screen-including Lauren Bacall, Bette Davis, and Ralph Bellamy-along with shining literary lions-from Ernest Hemingway to Dashiell Hamett and Anita Loos-to politicians and bigwigs-including regulars like J. Edgar Hoover. And the Club''s host-Sherman Billingsley-became famous for keeping the fun going to the early hours of the morning. The Stork Club Cookbook and Bar Book brings back these two classic works along with Shermane Billingsley''s own "How to Throw a Stork Club Party" and her memories of her father''s nightclub. Long unavailable in print, and never gathered together before, the entire suite of classic works is introduced with a brief history of the Stork Club by Broadway historian Ken Bloom. You''ll be able to follow in the culinary footsteps of major stars while you enjoy Quail à la Jane Russell and Eggs Eva Gabor that you can whip up in your own kitchen. You''ll tipple along with your favorite bar-hoppers, enjoying drinks like Nelson Eddy''s Alexander the Great and Ralph Bellamy''s Scotch Sour right in your own living room!
£13.83
State University of New York Press Sun Sea Soil Wine
Book SynopsisLong Island''s longest-tenured winemaker weighs in on what makes the North Fork so unique for fine wine production.Growing up a stone''s throw away from New York City in a small house on suburban Long Island, Richard Olsen-Harbich always dreamed of being a farmer. After graduating from Cornell with a degree in viticulture, he found himself back on the Island at the heart of an emerging wine region that was struggling to find itself. Starting from the ground up with little information or experience, Olsen-Harbich began a lifelong quest to master the art and science of growing wine grapes less than 90 miles from Manhattan.In the last half-century, the North Fork''s bucolic seaside towns and humble potato farms were transformed into one of this country''s most compelling agricultural success stories, garnering praise from wine critics around the world. Olsen-Harbich charts the meteoric rise of North Fork winemaking from the historic failures of colonial times to the modern triumph of becoming one of the most important wine-producing districts on the East Coast. Through a poetic interweaving of personal anecdotes with scientific reporting about climate, soils, geology, and botany, Olsen-Harbich drills deep into the topic, giving the world a new language for talking about wine. In doing so, he redefines what it means to make wine in the New World.
£18.21
Adams Media Corporation The Homebrewers Journal
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£11.75
Adams Media Corporation The Everything Hard Cider Book
Book SynopsisEasy to brew, easy to customize, and enormously delicious!Looking for a crisp, clean, and scrumptious alternative to beer? On a gluten-free diet or allergic to the grains used in brewing beer? Want to experience the pride that comes when your friends crack open one of your bottles and exclaim, You made this?Then welcome to the world of hard cider. Suddenly it''s everywhere--it''s on the menu in pubs and restaurants, and there''s a dizzying array of ciders available in stores. And some cider lovers, just like craft beer drinkers, are looking for ways to create their own brew.The Everything Hard Cider Book takes you step by step into the fermentation and bottling process, with tips on finding the proper equipment, sourcing ingredients, varying flavors, and creating unique packaging. You''ll also find advice on advanced techniques, like evaluating the finished product, varying recipes for your own taste, and even growing fruit for cider.And wi
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Rowman & Littlefield Extreme Wine
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewVeseth (Wine Wars), who blogs at the Wine Economist, takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the world’s wines in the titular superlatives. Readers may be familiar with French wines, but get ready to explore Canada’s Icewine (made from grapes frozen to 17 degrees Fahrenheit). These highly concentrated wines (popular in Asia) sell for prices ranging from $50 to $500. Veseth discusses how Prohibition (1920–33) impacted the wine industry (most wineries went out of business) as well as loopholes in the Volstead Act that allowed four million gallons of wine to be legally produced in 1925. The most expensive wine should be no surprise to readers: Bordeaux 2009. What’s the worst wine? Veseth writes, “That’s easy: look down!” Wines can be judged by their prices, with the cheaper wines located at the bottom of the wine shelves. Veseth asserts that celebrity wines such as those made by Yao Ming, Martha Stewart, and Paul Newman don’t necessarily harm the “real wine” industry and, in fact, encourage wine drinkers to try new varieties. VERDICT History buffs and adventurous wine drinkers are sure to find interesting tidbits about the industry and encounter new wines to hunt down. Highly recommended. * Library Journal *Wine expert and editor of the popular Wine Economist blog, Veseth (Wine Wars) returns with an entertaining and informative survey of the wine landscape, past and present. Here, “extreme” is used to define many aspects of wine culture, ranging from the extreme temperatures necessary for preparing a proper icewine, to the low pricing of Two Buck Chuck and Thunderbird, to the wildly expensive pastime known as 'wine tourism.' Veseth acts as an enthusiastic host who is more than willing to share his insights. For example, he explains how to quickly judge the quality of a wine by tilting the glass to a 45 degree angle (the more intense the color of the wine near the edge of the glass, the better it is) and why one should never order Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio at a restaurant (it is popular and routinely overpriced as a result). He even includes a chapter on celebrity wines—apparently former NBA player Yao Ming’s wine is worth checking out—and a fun wine-related filmography, with countless sources for additional information in every section. This entertaining read will surely resonate among fellow oenophiles and novice wine-oes alike. * Publishers Weekly *No wine-making or wine-selling professional can afford to ignore Veseth’s blog, which illuminates wine’s often murky economics. Here he expounds on wine’s outliers, revealing those wines that have unusual histories, are particularly expensive or cheap, or are made under the most difficult conditions. Taking what could be an esoteric subject and making it compelling for any wine drinker, Veseth probes the best and worst that the world’s vineyards produce. He chronicles booms and busts, relating how Prohibition actually became a boon for vineyards as home winemakers of the era snapped up grapes by the case for cross-country shipment. Explaining the impact of international currency markets, he documents how Australia’s strong dollar has dampened exports. Veseth also details why the cheapest wines aren’t necessarily the worst nor the most expensive the best. Surprisingly, celebrities’ involvement in winemaking has produced some bottlings that transcend the media status of the vineyards’ owners. Not just for geeky wine snobs. * Booklist *Extreme Wine explores the often extraordinary stuff that is being produced on the margins of the wine industry. It does so by shining a spotlight on some of the superlatives mentioned in the book’s subtitle by means of vivid, often quirky examples, such as the infamous Billionaire’s Vinegar, or the dog winery at Raymond Vineyards in Napa Valley. . . .Extreme Wine shows just how fascinating and dynamic the wide world of wine really is, with new appellations, wineries, and winemaking techniques constantly emerging. So, if you are an explorer, the horizon is continually shifting, limitless. * Gayot’s Blog *This book is not for the snifferati and spitterati. It is an incredible and balanced study of the extremities of the wine world and wines of the world. Veseth even found our 600 bottles of extreme wine made in South Africa. -- Emil Den Dulk, owner, De Toren Private Cellar, South AfricaExtreme Wine is a must-read for wine lovers and people in the wine industry. It helps me to look at the industry from various unique angles. I found myself jotting down idea after idea while reading the book—of which many are now part of my plan for promoting Grace Vineyard in China. Highly recommended! -- Judy Leissner, CEO, Grace Vineyard, ChinaCongratulations to Mike Veseth for his outstanding book on the global wine world. It takes a very creative mind and a keen eye to see the center from the ‘extreme’ edges without distorting reality. It is a book that grabs you from the very beginning and once you start reading, you can hardly leave it before reaching its end. -- Aldo Biondolillo, Tempus Alba, ArgentinaA provocative, engaging, and seriously entertaining journey covering all the vineyards under the sun. Mike Veseth provides a delightful sensory experience that will greatly increase the reader's enjoyment of wine. -- Cobus Joubert, Maison Joubert, South AfricaExtreme Wine is as broad as it is fascinating, with Mike Veseth’s always perceptive insights into what makes the world of wine tick. His book is a must read for all of us who eat, sleep, and breathe the rich and wonderful life of wine, and it opens its hidden extremes to the novice who might otherwise wonder why we find it so immensely rewarding. -- Bartholomew Broadbent, CEO, Broadbent Selections, United StatesThanks to Mike Veseth, readers will discover and understand the philosophy that leads each producer to create his or her own wines. All our family is very proud to be considered ‘extreme wine’ people! -- Giuseppe and Rafaella Bologna, owners, Braida Winery (maker of Bricco dell’Uccellone), Italy[Veseth] writes about wine business issues with a down to earth populist ease. His enthusiastic, chatty style resembles a conversation over a glass of Merlot in a wine bar. He makes his subject highly accessible and clearly loves this world. . . . [His] ‘popular wine economics’ approach fill[s] a real gap in a readable and informative way. . . . [A] good introduction for students and those not experienced in wine business issues. There are useful insights for us old shire horses of the trade too. . . . For encouraging us to stop looking at our shoe laces and focus on the big picture he deserves many readers. * Harpers Wine & Spirit *Table of ContentsChapter 1: X-Wines: In Vino Veritas? Chapter 2: The Best and the Worst Chapter 3: The Fame Game Chapter 4: The Invisible Wine Chapter 5: Money Wine Chapter 6: Extreme Wine Booms and Busts Chapter 7: Extreme Wine People Chapter 8: Celebrity Wine Chapter 9: Extreme Wine at the Movies Chapter 10: Extreme Wine Tourism Chapter 11: Extreme Wine: The Next Generation Chapter 12: Extreme Wine Adventure
£18.04
Rowman & Littlefield Extreme Wine
Book SynopsisIn Extreme Wine, wine economist and best-selling author Mike Veseth circles the globe searching for the best, worst, cheapest, most expensive, and most over-priced wines. Mike seeks out the most outrageous wine people and places and probes the biggest wine booms and busts. Along the way he applauds celebrity wines, tries to find wine at the movies, and discovers wines that are so scarce that they are almost invisible. Why go to such extremes? Because, Mike argues, the world of wine is growing and changing, and if you want to find out what's really happening you can't be afraid to step over the edge. Written with verve and appreciation for all things wine, Extreme Wine will surprise and delight readers.Trade ReviewOf all the wine blogs in the wide, wide blogosphere, one that I look forward to reading the most is Mike Veseth’s Wine Economist. There’s nothing else quite like it—a blend of economic insight . . . and often irreverent winespeak. -- Lettie Teague * The Wall Street Journal *Wine expert and editor of the popular Wine Economist blog, Veseth (Wine Wars) returns with an entertaining and informative survey of the wine landscape, past and present. Here, “extreme” is used to define many aspects of wine culture, ranging from the extreme temperatures necessary for preparing a proper icewine, to the low pricing of Two Buck Chuck and Thunderbird, to the wildly expensive pastime known as “wine tourism.” Veseth acts as an enthusiastic host who is more than willing to share his insights. For example, he explains how to quickly judge the quality of a wine by tilting the glass to a 45 degree angle (the more intense the color of the wine near the edge of the glass, the better it is) and why one should never order Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio at a restaurant (it is popular and routinely overpriced as a result). He even includes a chapter on celebrity wines—apparently former NBA player Yao Ming’s wine is worth checking out—and a fun wine-related filmography, with countless sources for additional information in every section. This entertaining read will surely resonate among fellow oenophiles and novice wine-oes alike. * Publishers Weekly *No wine-making or wine-selling professional can afford to ignore Veseth’s blog, which illuminates wine’s often murky economics. Here he expounds on wine’s outliers, revealing those wines that have unusual histories, are particularly expensive or cheap, or are made under the most difficult conditions. Taking what could be an esoteric subject and making it compelling for any wine drinker, Veseth probes the best and worst that the world’s vineyards produce. He chronicles booms and busts, relating how Prohibition actually became a boon for vineyards as home winemakers of the era snapped up grapes by the case for cross-country shipment. Explaining the impact of international currency markets, he documents how Australia’s strong dollar has dampened exports. Veseth also details why the cheapest wines aren’t necessarily the worst nor the most expensive the best. Surprisingly, celebrities’ involvement in winemaking has produced some bottlings that transcend the media status of the vineyards’ owners. Not just for geeky wine snobs. * Booklist *Veseth (Wine Wars), who blogs at the Wine Economist, takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the world’s wines in the titular superlatives. Readers may be familiar with French wines, but get ready to explore Canada’s Icewine (made from grapes frozen to 17 degrees Fahrenheit). These highly concentrated wines (popular in Asia) sell for prices ranging from $50 to $500. Veseth discusses how Prohibition (1920–33) impacted the wine industry (most wineries went out of business) as well as loopholes in the Volstead Act that allowed four million gallons of wine to be legally produced in 1925. The most expensive wine should be no surprise to readers: Bordeaux 2009. What’s the worst wine? Veseth writes, “That’s easy: look down!” Wines can be judged by their prices, with the cheaper wines located at the bottom of the wine shelves. Veseth asserts that celebrity wines such as those made by Yao Ming, Martha Stewart, and Paul Newman don’t necessarily harm the “real wine” industry and, in fact, encourage wine drinkers to try new varieties. VERDICT History buffs and adventurous wine drinkers are sure to find interesting tidbits about the industry and encounter new wines to hunt down. Highly recommended. * Library Journal *Extreme Wine shows just how fascinating and dynamic the wide world of wine really is, with new appellations, wineries, and winemaking techniques constantly emerging. So, if you are an explorer, the horizon is continually shifting, limitless. * Gayot’s Blog *This book is not for the snifferati and spitterati. It is an incredible and balanced study of the extremities of the wine world and wines of the world. Veseth even found our 600 bottles of extreme wine made in South Africa. -- Emil Den Dulk, owner, De Toren Private Cellar, South AfricaExtreme Wine is a must-read for wine lovers and people in the wine industry. It helps me to look at the industry from various unique angles. I found myself jotting down idea after idea while reading the book—of which many are now part of my plan for promoting Grace Vineyard in China. Highly recommended! -- Judy Leissner, CEO, Grace Vineyard, ChinaCongratulations to Mike Veseth for his outstanding book on the global wine world. It takes a very creative mind and a keen eye to see the center from the ‘extreme’ edges without distorting reality. It is a book that grabs you from the very beginning and once you start reading, you can hardly leave it before reaching its end. -- Aldo Biondolillo, Tempus Alba, ArgentinaA provocative, engaging, and seriously entertaining journey covering all the vineyards under the sun. Mike Veseth provides a delightful sensory experience that will greatly increase the reader's enjoyment of wine. -- Cobus Joubert, Maison Joubert, South AfricaExtreme Wine is as broad as it is fascinating, with Mike Veseth’s always perceptive insights into what makes the world of wine tick. His book is a must read for all of us who eat, sleep, and breathe the rich and wonderful life of wine, and it opens its hidden extremes to the novice who might otherwise wonder why we find it so immensely rewarding. -- Bartholomew Broadbent, CEO, Broadbent Selections, United StatesThanks to Mike Veseth, readers will discover and understand the philosophy that leads each producer to create his or her own wines. All our family is very proud to be considered ‘extreme wine’ people! -- Giuseppe and Rafaella Bologna, owners, Braida Winery (maker of Bricco dell’Uccellone), Italy[Veseth] writes about wine business issues with a down to earth populist ease. His enthusiastic, chatty style resembles a conversation over a glass of Merlot in a wine bar. He makes his subject highly accessible and clearly loves this world. . . . [His] ‘popular wine economics’ approach fill[s] a real gap in a readable and informative way. . . . [A] good introduction for students and those not experienced in wine business issues. There are useful insights for us old shire horses of the trade too. . . . For encouraging us to stop looking at our shoe laces and focus on the big picture he deserves many readers. * Harpers Wine & Spirit *Table of ContentsChapter 1: X-Wines: In Vino Veritas? Chapter 2: The Best and the Worst Chapter 3: The Fame Game Chapter 4: The Invisible Wine Chapter 5: Money Wine Chapter 6: Extreme Wine Booms and Busts Chapter 7: Extreme Wine People Chapter 8: Celebrity Wine Chapter 9: Extreme Wine at the Movies Chapter 10: Extreme Wine Tourism Chapter 11: Extreme Wine: The Next Generation Chapter 12: Extreme Wine Adventure
£12.34
Rowman & Littlefield Money Taste and Wine
Book SynopsisIt's complicated! That's a simple way to describe the sort of relationship that seemingly defies simple explanations. Like a love triangle, money, taste, and wine are caught in a complicated relationship affecting every aspect of the wine industry and wine enthusiast experience. As wine economist and best-selling author Mike Veseth peels back the layers of the money-taste-wine story, he discovers the wine buyer's biggest mistake (which is to confuse money and taste) and learns how to avoid it, sips and swirls dump bucket wines and Treasure Island wines, and toasts anything but Champagne. He bulks up with big-bag, big-box wines and realizes that sometimes the best wine is really a beer. Along the way he questions wine's identity crisis, looks down his nose at wine snobs and cheese bores, follows the money, surveys the restaurant war battleground, and imagines wines that even money cannot buy before concluding that money, taste, and wine might have a complicated relationship but sometimeTrade ReviewThe more it costs, the better the wine. That is the most common mistake made by wine buyers, according to Veseth, author of Wine Wars (2011) and blogger for Wine Economist. Veseth bring his love of wine and knowledge of economics to bear in this thoroughly enjoyable examination of how to satisfy the wine palate and the wallet. Perceptions of wine come from context and expectations, such as the occasion and the location. Palates are confused by labels, fancy wine-tasting venues, even placement on the store shelf. Veseth details the economics of winemaking as well as the psychology behind the wine market from the perspectives of the winemakers, the wine consumers, and investors and the connection between perceptions of quality and price. Drawing cultural references from movies and books, he debunks wine snobbery and offers advice on choosing based on personal tastes and finding treasures in wine stores, supermarkets, and big-box retailers. This is a humorous, engaging, and commonsense look at the tricky triangulation between money, taste, and wine. * Booklist *Everyone knows stories about people who prefer a bottle of swill to a $1,000 wine or a blindfolded aficionado waxing poetic about an old Bordeaux that turns out to be a warm white Burgundy. Wine economist Veseth takes readers on an entertaining romp through the wine world, which often bucks common economic theory. Veseth warns readers ‘not [to] expect this to be a linear journey.’ The book’s 14 chapters are organized into four sections: ‘Buyer Beware,’ which examines the disconnect between price and quality; ‘Get a Clue! Searching for Buried Treasures,’ on where values lie; ‘A Rosé Is a Rosé? Money, Taste, and Identity,’ about labeling and identity; and ‘What Money Can (and Can’t) Buy,’ on extrinsic value, sales, restaurants, perception, and much more. The book is readable and packed with corny humor. Endnotes and an index may appease scholars, but the book is really pitched to general readers and consumers looking for deals. . . .Summing Up: Recommended. General readers, professionals. * CHOICE *Of all the wine blogs in the wide, wide blogosphere, one that I look forward to reading the most is Mike Veseth’s Wine Economist. There’s nothing else quite like it—a blend of economic insight . . . and often irreverent winespeak. -- Lettie Teague * The Wall Street Journal *Veseth writes about how the complicated relationship between money, taste and wine runs the wine industry. He peels away layers to reveal the wine lover’s biggest mistake: confusing money and taste. * Seattle Times *Mike Veseth appears to be on a mission . . . in discussing aspects of the wine world in a language ordinary mortals can understand. . . . He is so adept at making complex issues fun and accessible. This book should appeal to wine consumers and professionals intrigued to understand more about the issues behind the product itself. * Harpers Wine & Spirit *"A caffeinated writing style [and] catchy themes...make the book a quick and lively read." * Wine Spectator *Money, Taste, and Wine is a great read: entertaining, informative, and heartfelt. Like Wine Wars it is packed with economic and historic insights into the world of wine. At times I found myself laughing out loud and also reaching for my notebook to jot down facts and add (wine and non-wine) books to my reading list. -- Caro Feely, Feely Wines and French Wine AdventuresWritten in Mike Veseth's inimitable style, Money, Taste, and Wine goes down as easily as the finest pinot, will make you laugh, and will fatten your wallet. If you've ever suspected that wine's pricing is rigged, fumed at stratospheric restaurant tariffs, or want to be amazed at how the revolution in global trade has affected your favorite drink, then look no further than this book. A must for any consumer of the fruit of the vine. -- William Bernstein, author of Birth of Plenty, A Splendid Exchange, and Masters of the WorldWith his usual wit, wisdom, and whimsy, the ebullient Mike Veseth (aka The Wine Economist) unravels the complexities of what he calls the ‘unhealthy love triangle of money, taste, and wine.’ For anyone with taste who is remotely interested in discovering hidden, undervalued vinous treasures and willing to learn a little about themselves along the way, this insightful book is a must read. Having fought the good fight in Wine Wars and tickled the imagination in Extreme Wine, Mike’s insights into the vexed relationship between Money, Taste, and Wine could be subtitled ‘choose your wine and those you share it with carefully.’ -- Michael Hince, HinceOnWine, AustraliaI laughed out loud reading Mike Veseth's Money, Taste, and Wine. He has such a humorous and down-to-earth style when writing about wine, and his new book involves hilarious romps through supermarket aisles, restaurants, and discount stores to find a good deal on wine. It also has its serious points, providing invaluable information for wine lovers in analyzing their own palates and expectations. A definite read for all wine enthusiasts, wine students, and wine newbies. -- Liz Thach, Master of Wine, Professor of Wine Business & Management, Sonoma State UniversityMike has the unique ability to look at wine differently and discover facts beyond the mythology. In this fascinating book, he gives the poor consumer overwhelmed by choice and myth an eye-opening look at wine. -- Paul Cluver, Paul Cluver Wines, South AfricaIn Money, Taste, and Wine, preeminent wine economist Mike Veseth teaches us how to be a rational, informed wine consumer by better understanding available wine choices, personal tastes and preferences, and common wine buying mistakes. Along the way, he provides fascinating insights into the workings of the wine industry in a fun and interesting way with his engaging and provocative writing style. A must read for anyone who drinks wine or has an interest in the wine market. -- James Thornton, Eastern Michigan University, author of American Wine EconomicsA remarkable blend of research, history, and examples straight from the heart of a genuine explorer makes this book a must read. Mike skillfully walks his readers through the multifaceted relationship of money, taste, and wine and leads them to a smart, optimistic, and enjoyable conclusion. A perfect fit for those who thirst for more. -- Evy Gozali, CEO of Sababay Winery, Bali, IndonesiaTable of ContentsPart I: Buyer Beware! 1 The Wine Buyer’s Biggest Mistake 2 Anatomy of a Complicated Relationship 3 Wine Drinker, Know Thyself Part II: Get a Clue! Searching for Buried Treasures 4 Dump Bucket Wines 5 Treasure Island Wines 6 Sometimes the Best Wine Is a Beer (or a Cider!) 7 Bulk Up: Big-Bag, Big-Box Wines Part III: A Rosé Is a Rosé? Money, Taste, and Identity 8 More Than Just a Label: Wine’s Identity Crisis? 9 Wine Snobs, Cheese Bores, and the Paradox of Globalization 10 Anything but Champagne Part IV: What Money Can (and Can’t) Buy 11 Restaurant Wars 12 Follow the Money 13 Invisible Cities, Imaginary Wines 14 Groot Expectations Notes Acknowledgments Selected Bibliography Index About the Author
£17.09
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Amberley Publishing Gin An Illustrated History
Book SynopsisThis fascinating little book will take you behind the scenes on a journey spanning hundreds of years, bringing the story of this much-loved drink up to date.
£14.24
