Wines Books

Book Synopsis'Love love love this book. It doesn't just simplify wine, it simplifies life. Essential reading.' – India KnightDo you frequently panic in the wine aisle and end up reaching for the same old thing. Every. Single. Time?Have you found yourself picking the bottle with the nicest-looking label?Do you automatically pick the second-cheapest wine on the list? Are you looking to extend your wine horizons beyond Pinot Grigio?You need The Knackered Mother’s Wine Guide. Come and explore the wonderful world of wine with drinks expert Helen McGinn. With tips on how to make the right wine choices for every occasion, from children’s parties (because adults need something fizzy too) to planning a wedding or matching wine with food, this book will help you to choose with confidence.Learn what to look for in the discount deals and discover the can’t-go-wrong crowd-pleasers, perfect reds to go with your Sunday roast, the best wine to drink with chocolate, plus some unexpected suggestions for your next night in. Wine is about far more than just what's in the glass (although that's important too); it brings us together and helps us to find a moment to stop, connect and share stories. This crash-course guide will help you know what to look for in fridge-door whites, store cupboard reds so that you can make the most of time spent together to raise a glass for a special occasion, or wind-down when the kids have finally gone to bed.Because life's too short to drink bad wine.Trade ReviewLove love love this book. It doesn't just simplify wine, it simplifies life. Essential reading. -- India KnightRaise a glass to this deliciously simple guide. -- Daily MailPresented in a humorous, chatty style this book is an intelligent, hugely informative wine guide and McGinn is certainly well qualified to pass on advice. -- Daily ExpressUseful, interesting and very funny - every woman who owns a corkscrew or knows about screw-caps needs a copy of this book. -- Victoria Moore, author of The Wine Dine DictionaryCall it a wine book if you will. It's also a book about contemporary parenthood. I heartily recommend it. -- Jewish ChronicleHer accessible and entertaining guide takes us through a ‘school year’ of simple wine lessons from an autumn term of cosy fireside reds to a summer ‘love-in’ of fruity outdoor favourites. -- Lancashire Evening Post

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Book SynopsisExamines why the American wine culture produces such feelings of anxiety and suggests how readers can overcome their fears and develop a sense of discovery and wonder as they explore the diversity and complexity of the world of wine.Trade ReviewJames Beard Foundation Book Award Nominee for the the Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America Inductee -- No Source James Beard Foundation Book Award Nominee for Beverages -- No Source "A wonderfully intimate memoir-cum-manifesto from a writer comfortable with his own ability as a wine writer who's not afraid to say it as it is... One of the more enjoyable and fluid wine books to read all year." -- Jancis Robinson "Wine aficionados are always bickering among themselves... In his delicious new book, New York Times chief wine critic Eric Asimov cuts through all of this background noise and reminds us of the elemental and undeniable fact that wine is ... sheer pleasure." -- Oregon Live "Eric Asimov sees through the snobby froth of 100-point scores and tutti-frutti tasting notes to the realities of wine, 'staple grocery and occasional star,' as he calls it. How to become America's most trusted wine critic? Read it here." -- Hugh Johnson "In his highly personal, utterly unpretentious book, Asimov makes clear that the most important thing about wine is enjoyment. Any deeper understanding--and for him food, culture, farming, and more count for a lot--depends on it." -- Ed Behr "This book might have been titled A Healthy Dose of Fresh Air. How modestly and reasonably Asimov dares to slay the wine dragons. I reveled in each and every thrust and parry." -- Kermit Lynch "Excellent ... [a] thoughtful read... Like a crisp glass of Sancerre, How to Love Wine is an especially refreshing breeze through the hot air and pretension that's so prevalent in wine culture." -- Sacramento Bee "A friendly, well-written approach to enjoying wine, full of low-stress recommendations to help avoid wine anxiety." -- Kirkus Reviews "Forget the snooty trappings of wine connoisseurship-just drink up and enjoy, argues this simultaneously down-to-earth and romantic meditation... Asimov sprinkles in lively reminiscences of his journalism career and the idiosyncratic culture of wine cognoscenti, and enchants and reassures by his warm savoring of the drinking experience." -- Publishers Weekly "Wine fanatics, or those angling for entry to the world of wine, will find comfort in...Asimov's down-to-earth discussion of loving wine. Moreover, what he argues is most essential for a relationship with wine, and what's most refreshing to read, is an approach free of anxiety and open to love." -- Booklist

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Book SynopsisShaken celebrates The Martini - the quintessential American cocktail, the crowning jewel of civilized decadence. In this edition, the reader can learn bar techniques from the 25 of the world's finest mixologists, what and where to buy the necessary supplies for a well-appointed and modern home bar, and more.

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Book SynopsisAdd some sparkle to your life with this irresistible cocktail recipe book, featuring drinks made using Prosecco, Cava, Lambrusco, Champagne, and other sparkling wines.An inspiring mix of classic cocktail recipes alongside exciting variations and twists, Let''s Get Fizzical offers tips, tricks, presentation ideas, and technical know-how to make your cocktails as sensational for the eye as they are for the palate.In this book you''ll discover:- A Beginner''s Guide to Bubbles, giving you the know-how to detect the differences between your fizzy favourites- Over 50 drink and cocktail recipes to add some sparkle to your celebration- Learn the basics with an overview of tools and equipment, infusions, and mixology methods- Classic cocktails and unique twists to mix up your menus including the Pornstar Martini, Bellinis, and Mimosas - Lose the booze options for your guests looking for a non-alcoholic refreshment - Clear measures with diagrammatic illustrations and photographs, - Handy tips and tricks to enjoy the best serve, from glass to garnishFrom essential cocktail shaking techniques to the perfect glass shape, Let''s Get Fizzical gives you the drink mixing skills to impress your guests. Learn how to make your own syrups and infusions, how to pair flavours and how to present your drinks with style.Drink your way through the recipe-packed remainder of the book - mastering delicious classics, such as the Aperol Spritz and French 75, and discover how to make your drink a little bit special with creative reinventions and original cocktail recipes. If you ever feel the need for drinking day-off, many recipes feature a lose the booze mocktail option with all the flavour without the hangover.Whatever your bubbly drink of choice, impress your guests and make every drink a celebration.Complete the Series:Now that you''ve mastered your favourite fizz, why not try Let''s Get Tropical, a cocktail recipe book for all things fruity. Master the classics for refreshing tipple on a hot summer''s day including Tequila Sunrise, Blue Lagoon, Mai Tai, and the all-important Pina Colada.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards Drink Book Award 2021Longlisted for the André Simon Food & Drink Book Awards 2020''Hugely entertaining'' Jay Rayner''A brilliantly Bourdain-ish tale of a young woman making her way through the sexist American fine-dining world'' ObserverAged twenty-one, Victoria James was named the US''s youngest sommelier, working in Michelin-starred restaurants, serving the finest wines. The groping patrons she learned to handle, but, behind the scenes, the world of high-end dining was a mess of fractious relationships and unacknowledged abuse. It would take hitting rock-bottom for Victoria to find her way back to the industry she adores. Wine Girl is the memoir of a young woman breaking free from her traumatic childhood. It''s the story of overcoming a notoriously misogynistic business, and of the restorative power of a glass of wine with friends.Trade ReviewAn uplifting story of grit and resilience that will leave you with an appetite for the pleasures that James so vividly describes * Mail on Sunday *Hugely entertaining -- Jay Rayner * Observer *James does for wine what Anthony Bourdain did for the high-pressure, low-margin world of professional restaurants, exposing secrets kept from customers . . . James offers a fresh lexicon for a young generation of "cork dorks" hungry to know and talk about wine . . . But James's story is edged with the darkness of her experience in hospitality . . . [her] story shows how precarious life on the knife-edge of survival in the restaurant industry really is. Almost unbelievably, she retained an abiding love for wine * Financial Times *Don't read this book without wine to hand. I glugged at the gossipy bits, sipped at the sad parts . . . In Wine Girl James spills all on Manhattan's fine-dining world . . . you'll raise a glass to her extraordinary resilience -- Laura Pullman * Sunday Times *A brilliantly Bourdain-ish tale of a young woman making her way through the sexist American fine-dining world. A glass of rich white burgundy, such as Christophe Cordier's, will enhance the experience of the chapter in which James deals hilariously with a chauvinistic mansplainer and a bottle of super-expensive white burgundy -- David Williams * Observer *Wine Girl speaks to a new generation. This memoir is not an easy read. It is, yes, about discovering wine and becoming a sommelier, but also about a difficult upbringing . . . and gender politics, and sexual abuse and harassment in and around the "toxic world of fine dining" * Telegraph *Need something quick and escapist? Sommelier Victoria James's memoir Wine Girl of her time in the toxic restaurant industry is addictive * Stylist *For anyone interested in food, or the dark underbelly and exhilarating fizz of restaurant life, Wine Girl is a page-turning read * the i *Wine Girl is funny, bracing, disturbing, and above all necessary. Victoria reveals the best and darkest in who we are and how we dine. I couldn't put it down -- Bianca Bosker, New York Times bestselling author of Cork DorkAn inspiring, captivating story of resilience * Kirkus Reviews *Just the light-yet-escapist read you're in the mood for, this memoir by sommelier Victoria James unpicks the institutional misogyny of the fine dining restaurant scene that's perfect for fans of Sweet Bitter and also reminds you of the nourishing joy of good food, good people and good wine * Stylist *In this gritty, eloquent memoir, James, who became America's youngest sommelier at twenty-one, talks about overcoming sexual assault and sexism as she built a career in the restaurant business . . . James grippingly discusses working at several high-end restaurants and wading through ugly swamps of unwanted advances and crude comments before finding a happy home at Michelin-starred Cote, where she is the beverage director. This is a captivating story of resilience from a sommelier who hustled hard to conquer her profession * Publishers Weekly *One can't help but root for James's hard-won success * Telegraph *Sommelier Victoria James's deeply personal book is by turns harrowing and inspiring . . . From Wine Girl I learned as much about the resilience of the human spirit as I had about the wonders of wine. And turned the last page with a profound feeling of gratitude to Victoria for sharing her story and becoming a model for women everywhere -- Dana Cowin, former editor-in-chief of Food and WineThis affecting, informative memoir is crucial reading for wine lovers, food lovers, and anyone thinking about making their way in the rough-and-tumble world of big-time restaurants -- Adam Platt, New York Magazine restaurant criticJames puts her own career and reputation at risk for writing such a frank book. But it's also crystal clear that she cares passionately about the industry. This is not a pity party - it's written more for other women caught in the place she was. This is not revenge arson, wanting to see the whole show go up in flames - it is a clarion call for change * Jancisrobinson.com *America's youngest sommelier reveals the sleazy underside of the world of fine dining in this insightful memoir * Sunday Times (Best Paperback of 2021) *

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Book SynopsisThe stories behind America's finest wines, and the people and places that have made them so admired today.Trade Review"Lukacs, who is rapidly becoming our leading expert on domestic wine, explains with engaging prose how these wines, and the people behind them, have been essential to the coming of age of American wine." -- Michael Apstein - Boston Globe"Mr. Lukacs’s list could easily have resulted in a familiar, ho-hum rendition of greatest hits, but he refuses to settle for that. Instead, he offers a group of wines that is fiercely individual, in which distinctiveness is as important as critical approval." -- Eric Asimov - New York Times

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Book SynopsisPBS wine guru Mark Oldman quenches the universal thirst for the affordable gems coveted by insiders.Trade Review"A welcome discussion of many little-known wines that have a great deal of pleasure to offer." -- The New York Times"The perfect book for someone who’s just caught the bug, or would like to...breezy, literate prose...Oldman knows his stuff." -- Jay McInerney - The Wall Street Journal"For those looking to expand their vinous palates, Mark leads the way." -- Publishers Weekly"Charismatic and cool…full of snappy insights." -- Library Journal"Carefully curated…witty and accessible, for enthusiasts of all levels." -- Fine Cooking"Amazing, hilarious, fascinating…a must for anyone who likes wine." -- Marie Clare"He’s so vine…an oenophile wizard…whose book is lively and non-snobby." -- Washington Post"A great gift for beginners and especially for anyone in a malbec or chardonnay rut, thanks to Oldman's clear writing, understanding of context, and great palate." -- Minneapolis Star-Tribune"Already my dog-eared restaurant companion, this book [is changing my view of wine] the way the Great Beer Guide changed my appreciation of the noble grain." -- Austin American-Statesman"If you are stuck in a wine rut, reach for this—it's just plain fun. Packed with suggestions ...easy to explore...unpretentious and informative...a great gift." -- Charlotte Observer"A must-peruse for wine lovers of any level…entertaining enough to easily qualify as bedtime reading material." -- Palm Beach Post"Engaging, humorous…readers will enjoy discovering new wine options." -- Sommelier Journal"I want to highly recommend [the book]...Oldman is one hell of a good writer." -- Steve Heimoff, author of New Classic Winemakers of California"The book will vastly increase your hedonistic happiness...Mark should be your best friend in wine." -- Natalie MacLean, author of Red, White, and Drunk All Over"You will cherish this book...Mark has a clear head, cool eye, and experienced palate." -- Huffington Post"Any level of wine drinker will come away with useful new information." -- TastingTable.com"Oldman nails it again…unique and valuable...warm, down-to-earth and accessible…it lives up to its promise." -- Good Grape: A Wine Blog Manifesto

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Book Synopsis"A definite must-read for Malbec drinkers everywhere.”—Lettie Teague, WSJ.comTrade Review"Mount's impressive history... provides ample regional and global color in a lively addition to wine literature." "Gracefully interweaves history and geography with the harder sciences of agriculture, geography, and chemistry to tell a fascinating story." -- Katie Tuttle "This well-informed chronicle captures the distinctive nature of winemaking in a country challenged by an unforgiving climate and political and economic instability." "An artfully written story of how a poorly developed wine culture grew into one of the best wine regions in the world... This engaging, important, and accessible book fills a gap in the literature of wine culture and history." -- Lisa Ennis "[Vineyard at the End of the World]... excels at telling the personal stories of struggling and speculation." "A definite must-read for Malbec drinkers everywhere, and Argentine wine fans." -- Lettie Teague "The rise of Argentine wine and the improbable triumph of the humble Malbec-the Seabiscuit of grapes-is one of the great untold stories of globalization. As Ian Mount shows with great energy and feeling, the tale is as much about people and their dreams and obsessions as it is about the delicious drink that motivates them." -- Benjamin Wallace, The Billionaire's Vinegar "The Vineyard at the End of the World is a fascinating account of wine-world alchemy: what happens when the old world and the new world meet on the Argentinean frontier. This book will convince you-as if there were ever any doubt-that, for international wine lovers, the golden age is now." -- Tilar Mazzeo, bestselling author of The Widow Clicquot "Ian Mount has found an important void in the current library of wine books: Mendoza and Malbec. The history is fascinating." -- George Taber, bestselling author of The Judgment of Paris "Ian Mount takes wine lovers on an intoxicating adventure. Anyone intrigued by how Argentina has amazed the wine world will love this gripping tale of invention, breakthrough and revelation. I enjoyed this wide-ranging book tremendously." -- Vivienne Sosnowski, author of When the Rivers Ran Red

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Book Synopsis“Entertaining and edifying. . . . [Steinberger] deftly shows how any and all of us can be savvier about wine.”—Bill Ward, Minneapolis Star TribuneTrade Review"Opinionated, insightful and written with authority, verve and humor." -- Douglas Brown - Denver Post"Deftly shows how any and all of us can be savvier about wine." -- Bill Ward - Minneapolis Star Tribune"Anecdotal and heartfelt . . . with personal perspective that fits alongside the work of, say, Kermit Lynch." -- Jon Bonné - San Francisco Chronicle"Starred review. Educational, entertaining information on navigating the world of wines." -- Kirkus Reviews"The author’s opinions, wit, and honesty enliven the writing." -- Peter Hepburn - Library Journal

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Book SynopsisThere are few greater pleasures in life than enjoying a wonderful glass of wine. So why does finding and choosing one you like seem so stressful? Now, becoming a happier, more confident wine drinker is easy. The first step is to forget all the useless, needlessly complicated stuff the “experts” have been telling you. In The New Wine Rules, acclaimed wine writer Jon Bonné explains everything you need to know in simple, beautifully illustrated, easy-to-digest tidbits. And the news is good! For example: A wine’s price rarely reflects its quality. You can drink rosé any time of year. Don’t save a great bottle for anything more than a rainy day.

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Book SynopsisWhether a wine novice or a budding sommelier, readers of any palate will benefit from the comprehensive information presented in Wine All-in-One For Dummies. This book takes content from established For Dummies wine books including Wine For Dummies, 4th Edition , California Wine For Dummies and Champagne For Dummies.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Book I: Understanding Wine 7 Chapter 1: From Vine to Bottle: The Hows and Wines 9 Chapter 2: Getting Familiar with Wine Tastes and Names 25 Chapter 3: Buying Wine 41 Chapter 4: Getting the Cork Out (And All That Comes After): Serving Wine 57 Chapter 5: For Slurps and Gurgles: Tasting and Describing Wine 73 Chapter 6: Pairing Food and Wine 87 Chapter 7: Ordering Wine When You’re Dining Out 93 Chapter 8: The Urge to Own: Collecting Wine 105 Book II: France: A Wine Superstar 119 Chapter 1: French Wine Today 121 Chapter 2: Exploring Bordeaux’s Range 137 Chapter 3: Burgundy, Queen of France 163 Chapter 4: Beaujolais, the Fun Red 185 Chapter 5: Robust Rhône Reds and Unique Whites 193 Chapter 6: Champagne: The World’s Greatest Sparkling Wine 213 Chapter 7: Other Wine Regions of France 231 Book III: Italy: Small but Mighty 259 Chapter 1: The Big Picture of Italian Wine 261 Chapter 2: Perusing Piedmont’s Wines 275 Chapter 3: Finding Sparkling Wines and More in North-Central Italy 303 Chapter 4: Northeastern Italy: Where Whites Rule 317 Chapter 5: Tuscany: Checking Out Chianti and Other Tuscan Reds 341 Chapter 6: Getting Acquainted with Central Italy’s Wines 361 Chapter 7: Southern Italy: “The Land of Wine” 379 Chapter 8: Sicily and Sardinia: Focusing on Quality 397 Book IV: California and Elsewhere in North America 411 Chapter 1: Introducing California Wines 413 Chapter 2: California’s Major Wine Regions: An Overview 421 Chapter 3: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Sparkling Wines 443 Chapter 4: California’s Standout Red Wines 461 Chapter 5: Major Wine Regions in the Rest of North America 495 Book V: Australia and New Zealand: Powerhouses of the Southern Hemisphere 507 Chapter 1: Australian and New Zealand Wines: A Success Story 509 Chapter 2: New South Wales: Home to Established Wineries and Upstarts 515 Chapter 3: Taking In the Diverse Range of Wines from Victoria and Tasmania 527 Chapter 4: The Wine Regions of South and South West Australia 549 Chapter 5: New Zealand’s Islands and Their Wines 573 Book VI: And More Wine Regions! 585 Chapter 1: Intriguing Wines from Old Spain 587 Chapter 2: Portugal: Port Wine and Beyond 601 Chapter 3: Finding Little-Known Treasures in Greece 611 Chapter 4: A Sampling of Wines from Germany, Austria, and Hungary 615 Chapter 5: From South America to South Africa: Rounding Out the Top Wine Nations 625 Index 635

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Book SynopsisProfessional wine consultant Richard Vine offers an in-depth look into wines, wine making, wine varieties, wine appreciation, and wines throughout the world.Table of ContentsForeword, Robert Mondavi xiii Preface xv Acknowledgements xix 1 Introduction 1 2 Wine History 43 3 Wine and Human Physiology 91 4 Wine Service 129 5 The Wines of America 165 6 The Wines of France 223 7 The Wines of Italy 303 8 The Wines of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland 335 9 The Wines of Spain and Portugal 367 10 The Wines of Australia, New Zealand, and Canada 393 11 The Wines of South America and Mexico 415 12 The Wines of South Africa 429 Glossary 439 Bibliography 467 Index 471

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Book SynopsisIn comparative tastings, wines from California's Central Coast rival those from Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Napa. This book includes profiles of nearly 300 wineries and features profiles of vintners. It contains: 5 maps; winery ratings; discussions of wine history and terroir; and, descriptions of American viticultural areas and grape varietals.Table of ContentsList of Maps Acknowledgments PART ONE Introduction 1 The Lay of the Land 2 Central Coast Wine History 3 Central Coast Terroir 4 The Central Coast American Viticultural Area PART TWO 5 Introduction to the Winery Listings and Profiles 6 The North-Central Coast (Monterey County) 7 The Mid-Central Coast (San Luis Obispo County) 8 The South-Central Coast (Santa Barbara County) Appendix A. Current Central Coast American Viticultural Areas by County Appendix B. The Central Coast American Viticultural Area According to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau References Index

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Book SynopsisAims to expose the politics behind wine business. This book explains how politics affects what we can buy, how much it costs, how it tastes, and what appears on labels. It offers a comparative view of wine-making in Napa and Bordeaux, tracing the different paths American and French wines take as they travel from vineyard to dining room table.Trade Review"An enlightening volume on a complex topic." Publishers Weekly "Contain(s) so much history, data and anecdotes in a highly readable 144 pages." -- John Mariani Bloomberg News "It is the kind of book a wine economist would want to read and gift as a gift to friends. " Journal Of Wine Economics "Exposes a little-known but influential aspect of the wine business: the politics behind it." Times Higher Ed Sup (Thes) "A fascinating and fast-paced ride... His accomplishment is remarkable." Gastronomica: Journal Of Food & Culture 'A delight to read with its clear prose and fluid style." Good Wine Under $20 "I'm not aware of any other single volume that pulls so many strands of research and analysis together in such a readable package.' Vinography "Succinct and up-to-date... Recommended." -- Philip Whalen, Coastal Carolina University Jrnl Of World History Serious and provocative Chicago TribuneTable of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Sidebars Preface and Acknowledgments 1. What Is Wine Politics? 2. Soil and Society: Wine in France and America before 1935 3. Authenticating Origins: Appellations and Quality 4. Baptists and Bootleggers: The Strange Bedfellows of American Wine 5. Who Controls Your Palate? 6. Greens, Gripes, and Grapes 7. Celebrating Diversity Notes

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Book SynopsisWhat constitutes beauty in wine, and how do we appreciate it? What role does wine play in a soulful, sensual life? And can wines of place survive in a world of globalized styles and 100-point scoring systems? This title describes how wine can be a portal to aesthetic, emotional, even mystical experience.Trade Review"A consequential book, rich in ideas and powerful in feeling." New York Times "As thoughtful of a rumination on wine and the beauty of being human, in all of our fragility, that you are ever likely to find in a wine book or any book for that matter." Forbes "I read it almost in one gulp: he writes beautifully, uninhibitedly... almost, one might say, drunkenly... a man after my own heart." -Hugh Johnson "Wise and funny, committed and sincere, but never dogmatic...A passionate defense of the importance of wine." The World Of Fine Wine "Theise first demystifies how to experience wine, then remystifies it by reinstating pleasure as what it's all about." STARRED REVIEW Library Journal "Should be required reading for wine aficionados and also for newcomers who might not yet have put voice to their appetites for new and interesting wines. " Washington Post "Might contain the year's most literate wine writing. Theise, well-known for his lyrical wordsmithing, avoids the usual memoir take and instead pens a rhapsody to the wines he loves, and to the very beauty of wine itself." SF Chronicle "A wine book that's so stunning, your glass will never look the same." Serious Eats / Pithy & Cleaver "It's not even wine that Theise is really tackling. It's aesthetics. As such he skillfully reminds us of wine's timeless place in culture." SF Chronicle "This discussion is general enough that every degree of wine aficionado, from the casual to the deadly serious, can find something of interest." -- Bob Walch Bookloons.com "Thiese is a man I'd like to drink with. Any wine. " Bloomberg News "The book is a compelling read... It draws you in as a thinker, makes you wonder and even compels you to argue back at times." The Kitchn "Terry Theise, perhaps more than any other person, knows how to convey in words just how magical wine can be, and the world needs more of that." VinographyTable of ContentsPreface to the Paperback Edition Introduction ONE Befriending Your Palate TWO What Matters (and What Doesn’t) in Wine THREE Remystifying Wine FOUR The Three Humors FIVE Pressing Hot Buttons SIX Of Places and Grapes SEVEN Wine from Outside EIGHT Wines That Mattered: Or, “The Dog Ate My Point Scores” Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisBurgundy has a far stronger hold over the imagination and passions of wine lovers than the relatively modest number of bottles it produces. This title features maps and more than 150 full-color photographs that lead readers on a journey through the well-worn vineyard paths and into the cellars of the Cote d'Or.

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Book SynopsisA guide to the wines of the entire continent. It introduces readers to the astounding quality and variety of wines that until recently have been enjoyed, for the most part, only locally.Trade Review"Takes aficionados on an exciting journey through the geography, grapes, and wines of the continent's different wine-growing regions." Sante "California-based Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein spent nearly five years researching, traveling and tasting to write this book. Mr. Goldstein's diligence-and mileage-paid off with a highly readable and thorough reference book and travel guide with no contemporary equal... Fans of South American wine will likely consult this source over and over again." -Lettie Teague's Six Favorite New Wine Books Wall Street Journal "A precise and concise guide to South American wine ... The book is a clear and entertaining read, but also with informed opinions from an author who seems to know the region well - the tourism and food sections at the end of the book are both fun and very instructive." -- Patricio Tapia Decanter "Well-designed, well-written, and easy-to-read... Highly recommended." Vins & Vignobles "Pulling together this amount of information is quite an accomplishment... earning this volume a place on the wine geek bookshelf." The Wine Economist "This latest book by Evan Goldstein is just brilliant... Wines of South America is now the most essential guide on this region, eclipsing any other bodies of work in my wine (book) library to this point in time, if not forever." JUICY TALES BY JO DIAZ "[Goldstein] is a superb researcher, providing precise and detailed descriptions of wineries and regions." -- Jon Bonne San Francisco Chronicle "If you're thinking about travelling to South America to visit the many wine regions throughout the continent, Wines of South America: The Essential Guide, by Evan Goldstein is THE book to get." -- Becca Yeamans The Academic Wino "Shines an enlightening spotlight - with economical style and considerable authority - on a heretofore under-reported but extremeley important wine-producing region." SOMM Journal Review "A tour de force... No other book that I know comes close to providing the breadth and quality of analysis as this Essential Guide to the Wines of South America. !Felicitaciones, Senor Goldstein!" -- Donald Winkler International Wine Review "A handy guidebook you can throw into your backpack or suitcase as a ready reference when traveling the wine roads of South America." -- Gerald D. Boyd Wine Review Online "Writing with enthusiasm and detail, his coverage of places like the mountainous and foggy vineyards of Boyaca in Columbia, or the chardonnay growing on the limestone hills of Guayas, off the coast of Ecuador, might provoke a visit." Wine & Spirits "One can't help but be impressed with the on-going development that Goldstein uncovers and presents... A very useful, benevolent and up-to-date overview of the South American wine scene. -- Raymond Chan Raymond Chan Wine Reviews "Goldstein, master sommelier and wine author, takes us through 10 winemaking South American countries with interesting statistics and colorful descriptions. I learned things I hadn't known; I believe you will too." -- Fred Tasker Missoulian "Top 10 Wine Books for Christmas ... Goldstein's anecdotes and experiences inflect the whole book, giving a flavour of the whole continent as well as being a definitive account of South America's wines." The Drinks Business "Wines of South America: The Essential Guide is an amazing tour de force with an immense amount of information available no other place." Wayward TendrilsTable of ContentsList of Maps Acknowledgments Introduction: The Vinos and Vinhas of South America 1. Overview 2. Grape Varieties 3. Argentina 4. Chile 5. Brazil 6. Uruguay 7. Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela Touring South American Wine Country Dining South American Style Super South American Selections Decoding South American Wine Labels Sources Index

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Book SynopsisNaturalness is a hot topic in the wine world. But what exactly is a "natural wine"? In this title, the authors explore the wide range of issues surrounding authenticity in wine. It discusses topics including cultured and wild yeasts, wine "faults," the carbon footprint of the wine industry, "natural" as a marketing concept, and more.Trade Review"A very good book... One of the more balanced and detailed accounts dealing with the issue of sustainable winemaking."- Robert M. Parker, Jr. -- Robert M. Parker, Jr. The Wine Advocate "An ocean's worth of savvy detail about both the more (organic farming, the endless shades of sustainability) and less (reverse osmosis, acidification) happy nuances of making wine." San Francisco Chronicle "A compelling manifesto for natural wine ... the understandable, everyday terms used make this a genuine guide to wine science for the citizen." -- Brian Elliott Scotland On Sunday "'Authentic Wine' performs the invaluable service of raising crucial questions and explaining complicated issues coherently." -- Eric Asimov New York Times "It's been a good year for wine books. The most compelling new book is undoubtedly Authentic Wine by Jamie Goode and Sam Harrop." -- Huon Hooke Sydney Morning Herald "Ambitiously comprehensive... Illuminating." -- Beverley Blanning Decanter "A very well written and useful book with a long shelf life. Once read, it is one to dip in and out of regularly." -- Mary Gorman-McAdams The KitchnTable of ContentsPreface 1 Introduction 2 The diversity of wine: how a natural approach can help preserve wine's interest 3 Terroir 4 Grafted vines 5 Biodynamics and organics 6 Sustainable winegrowing 7 When winemakers intervene: the chemical and physical manipulation of wine 8 The natural wine movement 9 Yeasts, wild and cultured 10 Ripeness and high alcohol 11 Wine faults 12 The carbon footprint of wine 13 Marketing authentic wine 14 Conclusions

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Book SynopsisDivided into three sections - Vineyard Profiles, Domaine Profiles, and Vintage Assessments, this title considers the leading vineyards and today's top estates, and features detailed maps and a wealth of tasting notes that reflect how the wine develops as it ages.Trade Review"Clive Coates, a Master of Wine, does not turn out breezy memoirs; neither does he treat his subjects in the base vernacular that passes for wine commentary these days. His acumen is unchallenged, not least on the subject of Burgundy, his thoughtfulness provocative, and his opinions on individual wines as close to definitive as subjectivity can ever be... If you want to understand the issues whirling through Burgundy right now, Coates is the man to alert you first and foremost." Mariani's Virtual Gourmet Newsletter "A personal view enriched with Coates's expertise laid out in a number of sections including vineyard profiles, domaine profiles and vintage assessments... Of value to a variety of readers, novice or connoisseur alike." -- Jancis Robinson JancisRobinson.com "Considered one of the foremost experts on the Burgundy region, Coates shares his vast knowledge and tasting notes of the best wines it has to offer." SanteTable of ContentsPreface Part One - VINEYARD PROFILES Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatieres, 2006 Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Caillerets, 2007 Meursault, Les Genevrieres, 2008 Volnay, Les Santenots, 2005 Nuits-Saint-Georges, Les Saint-Georges, 2005 and 2006 Vosne-Romanee, Premier Cru Echezeaux and Grands Echezeaux Romanee-Saint-Vivant Richebourg Clos de Vougeot, 2005 Chanbolle-Musigny, Les Amoureuses, 2005 Bonnes-Mares Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos-Saint-Jacques, 2005, 2002 and 1999 Part Two - DOMAINE PROFILES The Hospices de Beaune Marquis d'Angerville Denis Bachelet Bonneau de Martray Sylvain Cathiard Bruno Clair Dujac Fourrier Jean-Noel Gagnard Grivot Anne Gros Michel Gros Comtes Lafon Lamarche Clos des Lambrays Leroy Vicomte de Liger-Belair Pousse d'Or Ponsot Ramonet Romanee-Conti Roty Roulot Armand Rousseau Clos de Tart De Vogue Part Three - VINTAGE ASSESSMENTS When To Drink Your Burgundy About the Assessments Chablis The Chablis Grands Crus Grands Crus, 2010 Grands Crus, 2009 Grands Crus, 2008 The Three Year On Tastings Savigny-Les-Beaune, Premier Cru, 2009 2009 Savigny-Les-Beaune, Premier Cru, 2008 2008 2007 2006 2005 The Ten Year On Tastings 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1995 1990 Part Four - OBSERVATIONS Premature Oxidation of White Burgundy Biodynamism So You Think Today's Burgundies are Brilliant? What Are Winemakers Doing About Global Warming?

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Book SynopsisIn 1716, Tuscany's penultimate Medici ruler, Cosimo III, anointed the region of Chianti, along with three smaller areas in the Florentine State, as the world's first legal appellations of origin for wine. This book tells the story of the ancient land named Chianti and the modern wine appellation known as Chianti Classico.Trade Review"'A profound desire to find the truth' about Chianti Classico... Offers a deep dive into the history, viticulture, and enology of Chianti Classico, the wine region and appellation situated snugly between Florence and Siena, distinct from the surrounding production zone simply called Chianti." The Boston Globe "Everything you always wanted to know about Chianti Classico (and lots more!) ... Does Chianti Classico live up to my high expectations for it? Yes! A great book for anyone who loves Chianti or Tuscany or ... wine!" The Wine Economist "An important new book on Chianti Classico: Winners of the Andre Simon 2013 award for their book The World of Sicilian Wine, Nesto and Di Savino have produced the investigative, scholarly and detailed book that Chianti Classico has long deserved. Nesto and Di Savino are brilliant historic investigators... A must-read for anyone seriously interested in wine." -- Walter Speller JancisRobinson.com "Bill Nesto and Frances Di Savino embrace the story, landscape and culture of Chianti Classico ... Ultimately, this is the story of a region in search of identity and reputation, a compelling read for anyone who enjoys the wines of Chianti Classico or Tuscany." The Wine Spectator "How the perception of Chianti Classico has evolved and changed over the years, to the point where it's held in high esteem, is an interesting Italian history lesson that the authors are eager to tell. Then it turns into a delightful travelogue of the region, describing the individual vineyards, estates and wineries. The detailed tasting notes are integral to understanding what's so important about sangiovese and how it's specifically grown and vinified in this area. It made me salivate and rush out to try several of the bottlings." -- Dennis Schaefer Santa Barbara News-Press "Profoundly informative, this book speaks to anyone with a taste for Chianti Classico, or anyone who is fascinated by the layered history of Tuscany and how it relates to wine... Makes a compelling argument for why Chianti Classico's relationship to Tuscany is perhaps more profound and complex than any other denomination wine in Italy... A comeback story worthy of Cosimo III's groundbreaking intuition." -- Monica Larner The Wine Advocate "A well-researched history book that reads like a novel." -- Harriet Lembeck Society of Wine Educators "A fascinating account of a peerless viticultural legacy... Husband and wife Bill Nesto MW and Frances Di Savino make a winning combination, with Frances penning the lion's share of the meticulously researched historical chapters and Bill doing the heavy lifting with sections on Sangiovese, viticulture, and enology." The World of Fine WineTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Preface 1. The Original Chianti 2. The Evolution of Chianti through Bettino Ricasoli: The 1600s to the 1870s 3. The Birth of Chianti Classico and External Chianti: The 1870s to 1945 4. Chianti Classico Enters the Global Market: 1945 to the Present 5. Chianti’s Hidden Roads 6. The Geography of Chianti Classico 7. The Secret of Sangiovese 8. Viticulture in Chianti 9. Enology in Chianti 10. Chianti Classico Winegrowers by Subzone 11. The Medici Code Afterword Notes Selected Bibliography Works Cited Index

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Book SynopsisReveals everything needed to make delicious wines - both reds and whites - from start to finish. This book divulges the many practical advances made in the past few decades and demonstrates that do-it-yourself winemaking is now simpler and more rewarding than ever. It shows that making your own wine is not only easy but also a pleasure.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations and Tables Introduction: Real Wine, Real Enjoyment PART ONE: SUCCESS WITH REDS AND WHITES 1 Grapes and Other Ingredients 2 The Ins and Outs of a Home Winery 3 When Red Means Go 4 Then a Miracle Happens 5 A Pressing Engagement 6 The Quiet Stage 7 Watchful Waiting 8 Bottling and Beyond 9 Vive la Difference! 10 Clear and Clean Part One Recap: Winemaking Step by Step PART TWO: MAKING EVEN BETTER WINE 11 Bringing in the Yeasts 12 A Dozen Classic Styles 13 Getting a Grip on Your Grapes 14 Testing, Testing 15 Taking Control 16 Mastering Sulfur Dioxide 17 Making the Wine You Wish You'd Made Suppliers and Laboratories Further Reading Acknowledgments Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Rod Phillips' comprehensive book, French Wine: A History, is an absolute tour de force, sure to be an instant classic." -- Pam Strayer * Wine Country Geographic *"Offers insight on France's modern rise to wine world prominence, taking us back through several eras (Enlightenment to the Middle Ages, and beyond) to show us that the country's current premiere status was hard-won. Wine does not exist in a vacuum, and Phillips touches on several of the industry's outside forces in France, including religion and politics — two things you want to avoid talking about when you're drinking, but should feel free to read about anytime." -- Michael Austin * Chicago Tribune *"A fascinating book that belongs on every wine lover’s bookshelf." * The Wine Economist *"An absolute tour de force, sure to be an instant classic." * Organic Wines Uncorked *"A Must Have for any wine lover. It is composed of exceedingly good information - a well researched substantive book that is a very satisfying read. I dare you not to underline half of it." * Organic Wines Uncorked *"History buffs and French wine fans will enjoy." * Winnipeg Free Press *"Almost every page contains a gem." -- Henry Jeffreys * The Guardian *"Phillips' lively masterwork seamlessly wraps culture, politics and religion into an adventurous saga covering 25 centuries and a fascinating array of happenings into a compelling and engaging narrative. History lessons should always be this engrossing." -- Bill Ward * Star Tribune *"Phillips has packed so much into this book that no one-page review will ever do it justice, and neither would there be any point in writing more. He writes so much better than I can summarise. With so much exquisite detail, and yet with the rare ability to keep looping the reader back to the big picture, he rewards anyone who is remotely curious about how we've got to where we are with French wine. It is not a paean to French wine, and neither is it a deposition. It's the piecing together of a jigsaw puzzle, and whether you like the end picture or not is entirely up to you." * JancisRobinson.com *"It’s a book to read for its unstoppable torrent of fascinating and often surprising details." -- Andrew Jefford * Decanter *"This is addictively readable history, Phillips’s easy style backed up by formidable research." * New Statesman *"Sizable in terms of the rich historical content and context of the topic. . . . It’s not a fast or particularly easy read, but ultimately a worthwhile one." * 1WineDude *"Phillips’s masterly survey of the history of French wine covers a 2,500-year span from 500 BCE to the present day. Deeply knowledgeable, remarkably clear, and consistently readable, it is the first such history in the English language." * The Social History of Alcohol and Drugs *"For the first time in English, this book comprehensively addresses the study of the production, consumption, and trade of wine in France from the beginning of the activity to the present day. . . . Constitutes an interesting contribution and an essential reference on the subject." * Journal of Wine Economics *"A masterpiece in its genre and should be a must in the bookshelf of anyone interested in French wines." * Vinforum *“From the Greeks and Romans, the Black Death, the Classification of 1855,Phylloxera, and two world wars, do you need all this information? If you’re a wine guy… you do!” -- Tom Simoneau, * KSRO/The Radio Wine Guy *Table of ContentsLIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS A NOTE ON USAGE INTRODUCTION 1. FROM THE BEGINNINGS TO 1000 CE 2. THE MIDDLE AGES: 1000–1500 3. NEW WINES, NEW REGIONS: 1500–1700 4. ENLIGHTENMENT AND REVOLUTION: 1700–1800 5. STABILITY AND GROWTH: 1800–1870 6. PHYLLOXERA AND RENEWAL: 1870–1914 7. PINARD AND POSTWAR FRANCE: 1914–1930 8. FROM DEPRESSION TO LIBERATION: 1930–1945 9. FRENCH WINE REINVENTED: 1945 TO THE PRESENT CONCLUSION NOTES SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX

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Book SynopsisBoth beer and wine have histories spanning thousands of years. This is the first book to compare them from the perspectives of history, technology, the market for each, and the effect that they have on human health and nutrition.Trade Review"Wine results from a shaky art, beer from a stately science asserts Charles Bamforth who guides the reader through the history and production of both from vine to vintage, and barley to beer bubbles. So why is it that in countries such as the United States wine is revered as sophisticated and beer dismissed as common? In pondering such questions Grape vs. Grain offers humorous as well as penetrating insights into two of the world's favorite beverages." –Kenneth Kiple, Author of A Movable Feast"Which do you prefer, Beer or Wine? Irrespective of your response, this highly entertaining and informative text is a valued reference for wine and beer aficionados. It will give you a much better insight and appreciation of both. Charlie Bamforth, Chair Department of Food Science and Technology and Anheuser-Busch Endowed Professor of Malting and Brewing Sciences, is well qualified to discuss wine and beer. It is obvious which one is his first love, but he demonstrates impressive knowledge and profound respect for professionals in both fields and their efforts. He has comparable disdain for inferior products, tacky marketing ploys, and intemperate consumption. He rightfully laments beer's second class image and presents compelling counter arguments. From the history and tradition to modern developments and health benefits--both good and bad--Charlie provides a fascinating, reasonably objective comparison of beer and wine. The complex technical details (more so beer than wine) are presented in easily understandable language; even the lay reader can grasp the whys and wherefore from raw material to consumption. There's an instructive mix of technology, history, geography, sociology, medicine, economics, even politics. So be it beer or wine, using Charlie's guidelines for selection and tasting, savor your favorite - slowly, thoughtfully, and in moderation. But don't neglect the alternate beverage or unfamiliar styles; you'll learn much and be pleasantly surprised." - Robert Bates, University of Florida"Many great books have been written about wine, and many about beer, but until now there has been no comprehensive work comparing the two. Charles Bamforth’s Grapes and Grain delves into the social history and technology of both wine and beer, and out of this yeasty mix, provocative insights flow. Bamforth gives the edge to brewed beverages, but wine connoisseurs will be fascinated, and everybody will enjoy his infectious enthusiasm." - Andrew F. Smith, Editor in chief, The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink"Grape vs. Grain offers a thorough, comparative look at mankind’s two most beloved and culturally significant beverages that will surely change the mind of anyone who thinks of beer as wine’s less-sophisticated ‘poor relation’. Charles Bamforth’s jovial approach to the subject is as clean and refreshing as a Blanche de Bruges on a hot summer day. Not only did I learn a lot from this book, I enjoyed reading it too; I’d love to sit down and share a pint with its author!" -Alan Tardi, Author of Romancing the Vine (Winner of the 2006 James Beard Best Wine and Spirits Book)"...readers will find that the book presents a wealth of interesting material that will correct a number of common myths about the subject of beer and wine." Agricultural History, David Hanson, University of North-Carolina- Chapel Hill"...good in covering the technical side of both wine making and beer brewing..." -GastronomicaTable of Contents1. Beer and wine: some social commentary; 2. A brief history of wine; 3. A brief history of beer; 4. How wine is made; 5. How beer is made; 6. The quality of wine; 7. The quality of beer; 8. Types of wine; 9. Types of beer; 10. The healthfulness of wine and beer; 11. Conclusions about beer and wine - and the future.

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Book SynopsisSupermarket wines now win Gold Medals in International Challenge. Best Wines in the Supermarkets, identifies these superior wines, often at bargain prices. The perfect wine guide for you to find the wines you enjoy at the price that suits the occasion. Now with its own secure website for searching and sorting- at www.bestwinesinthesupermarket.u

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Book SynopsisSupermarket wines now win Gold Medals in International Challenge. Best Wines in the Supermarket identifies these superior wines often at bargain prices. It provides the tasting and style notes for readers to use in finding what they enjoy. Now that supermarkets deliver Internet wine orders, you need a guide through the wide range they offer.

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Book SynopsisSupermarket wines now win Gold Medals in International Challenge. Best Wines in the Supermarket identifies these superior wines often at bargain prices. It provides the tasting and style notes for readers to use in finding what they enjoy. Now that supermarkets deliver Internet wine orders, you need a guide through the wide range they offer.Table of ContentsA matter of choice; A sense of place; Spot the grape variety; Looking for a branded wine?; My pick of the year; Of the supermarket selections; Making the most of it; Wine and food; What wine words mean; Index. www.bestwinesinthesupermarket.uk .

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Book SynopsisSupermarket wines now win Gold Medals in International Challenge. Best Wines in the Supermarket identifies these superior wines often at bargain prices. It provides the tasting and style notes for readers to use in finding what they enjoy. Now that supermarkets deliver Internet wine orders, you need a guide through the wide range they offer.

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Book SynopsisThis book specialises in supermarket wines for one very good reason:there's a new reality in the retail wines market the supermarkets have wonthe high street. The top wine buyers are now in the supermarkets, so that'swhere the most characterfulwinesareon offer: Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Majestic, Morrisons and the othermajor players. The whole world knows that these tasting teams buy the pick ofthe world's vintages. And now they are positioning their ranges furtherup-market. They are offering a broad range of superb, characterful wines. Ourpurpose here is to help readers find the best of these improving ranges.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to expertly pair wine and cheese with this beautiful, accessible deck of 54 cards featuring 50 delicious combinations, from the author of The Cheese Board Deck.When creating The Cheese Board Deck, master food stylist Meg Quinn sought to teach you how to make the perfect cheese plate; and now, in The Wine and Cheese Board Deck, she demystifies the delectable combining of wine and cheese. This deck features a variety of cheeses and accoutrements and wines that go with them—from bold reds and dry whites to easy-drinking rosés and sparkling moscatos. Just pull a card from the deck, gather a few ingredients, follow the assembly, and enjoy!Meg simplifies the selection process by including plenty of substitutions and wines under $25 so you can tailor the pairings to your taste and budget. The informational cards provide a helpful primer on picking and tasting wine so you can learn how different wine profiles complement various cheeses, allowing you to create your own combinations. And each card offers a photograph on the front to guide your assembly and a simple recipe on the back with wine tasting notes. You’ll find classic combos like Aged Cheddar Phyllo Bites with Cabernet Sauvignon and Spanish Cheese and Tapas with Rioja and more inventive pairings, including Cheesy Fondue with Pinot Gris and Deconstructed Mozzarella Stick with Lambrusco.With a variety of ideas for hosting friends or enjoying date night at home, The Wine and Cheese Board Deck makes entertaining easy and understanding wine satisfyingly simple.

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Book Synopsis Larousse Wine''s comprehensive coverage of the wine-producing regions of the world is invaluable. Each section begins with it a beautiful color illustration of the area, with the major districts, rivers, and cities highlighted. A short history and analysis of each region follows, with a discussion of the types of wines produced in each district, the specific oenological properties that make the region unique, and the appellations of the area. Boxes and features throughout also cover a vast range of subjects such as how to read a wine label, whether to decant wine, and even the great wine waiters of the world. Whether you are new to the subject or a seasoned wine enthusiast, there is something new for everyone in LarousseWine.

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Book SynopsisThis 44th edition of the authoritative South African wine guide features Five Star wines out of over 8,000 wines reviewed. Platter's features descriptions of over 900 producers across the vibrant wine regions of South Africa.Table of Contents4. A Warm Welcome from Diners Club 5. Some Trends in South African Wine, 7. Editors Note, 9. Our Method and the Accolades we Award, 10. Honour Roll, 11. Wineries of the Year, 12. Wines of the Year 13. Five Stars, 16. Highly Recommended, 19. Hidden Gems, 20. Buy Now/Drink Later, 21. Tasters for this Edition, 24. How to use this Guide, 27. A-Z of South African Producer's, 603. This Years Ratings Summarised, 634. The Industry, 657. Styles and Vintages, 663. Words and Phrases, 668. Touring Wine Country.682. Wine land Maps.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Winner of the Organisation Internationale de la Vigne et du Vin Grand Prize, History, Literature and Fine Arts Category""Winner of the Research Prize, Asociación Internacional de Historia y Civilización de la Vid y el Vino""Honorable Mention for the Award for Best Professional/Scholarly Book in Geology and Earth Sciences Professional/Scholarly Award, Association of American Publishers"

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Book SynopsisA companion volume to The Philosophy of . . . Beards and Coffee, this witty history of wine and its cultivation and enjoyment sheds light on the rich traditions of wine from around the world.

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Book SynopsisThis book covers the basics of making wine and how and what various types differ. The author shows you how to train your palate so that you are able judge the relative qualities of the wine you produce. It includes 55 recipes as well as instructions for racking, processing and maturing.

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Book SynopsisJay McInerney, internationally celebrated author of Bright Lights, Big City, turns his hand here to his lifelong love affair with wine. Peals of wisdom are offered on the subjects of the best wine for romantics, the parallels between Californian wines and floundering Hollywood stars, the choice of wine for the author''s own debauched forty-eighth birthday party, the ''high-testosterone grape'' that is Colin Farrell, absinthe, ''the wild green fairy'', and what wine is best drunk with chocolate. At the same time McInerney is a genuine connoisseur, taking the reader on a tour through the wine regions of the world and imparting tried and tested advice on grapes and vintages, bouquets, noses and finishes.Trade Review'Personal, enlightening, and above all fun to read' * Michael Broadbent, Master of Wine of Christie's *‘McInerney's wine judgements are sound, his anecdotes witty, and his literary references impeccable. Not many wine books are good reads; this one is' * New York Times *‘A cracking read' * Daily Telegraph *‘Brilliant, witty, comical and often shamelessly candid and provocative' * Robert M. Parker Jr, The Wine Advocate *

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Book Synopsis''Sprinkled with humour and warmth'' Cathy Bramley''Hilariously funny . . . an utterly fabulous book'' Heat''Feisty, fun and fierce!'' Ali McNamaraLisa''s new book - My Sisters And Me - is available to pre-order NOWElle and Laurie are the last ones standing: they''re single, they''re not having babies any time soon and their weekends aren''t filled with joyful meetings about mortgages. For Elle, this is fine. She likes her independent life, but Laurie wants love and she wants it now.So when Laurie begs Elle to come with her on a singles holiday to a beautiful vineyard in Tuscany, Elle is reluctant. She has no intention of swapping her perfectly lovely life for someone else''s idea of her Mr Perfect, but ten days under the Italian sun with her best friend and lashings of wiTrade ReviewHilariously funny . . . quite simply the freshest, feistiest and most utterly fabulous book we've read in yonks. Lisa Dickenson has a deliciously warm, effortlessly modern and totally irresistible style of writing, and we lapped up every single word of this romantic comedy gem * Heat *Crying out to be read in one big, hilarious gulp! * Fabulous magazine *A lovely, light romantic yarn * Marie Claire *Feisty, fun and fierce! Beyonce would be proud! * Ali McNamara, author of The Little Flower Shop by the Sea *The epitome of feel-good summer chick lit . . . Perfect poolside reading * The Lady *Sassy as Beyonce and warm as toast * Miranda Dickinson (on The Twelve Dates of Christmas) *Sprinkled with humour, warmth and . . . the characters sparkled * Cathy Bramley, author of Ivy Lane (on The Twelve Dates of Christmas) *A classic romcom that is laden with Italian "dolce vita", this cries out for the Richard Curtis film treatment * Sun *A fun, flirty read full of . . . sparkle and romance * Jo Thomas, author of The Olive Branch (on The Twelve Dates of Christmas) *Fresh and hilarious . . . I can't remember the last time a book made me laugh like this . . . You will laugh, you will cry, you will go awwww and then you'll laugh all over again * Holly Martin, author of Christmas at Mistletoe Cove *

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of the Richard & Judy selected SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN.''Exceptionally accomplished ... a near masterpiece'' DAILY EXPRESS''Heart-wrenching ... a mesmerising page-turner'' MAIL ON SUNDAY''Delightfully written...Paul Torday is a remarkably original novelist'' EVENING STANDARDLate one summer evening, Wilberforce - rich, young, and work-obsessed - makes a detour on his way home to the vast undercroft of Caerlyon Hall, and the domain of Francis Black, a place where wine, hospitality and affection flow freely.Through Francis, Wilberforce is initiated into a life rich in the promise of friendship and adventure, where, through his new set of friends, the possibility of finding acceptance, and even falling in love, seems finally to be within his reach.Wilberforce becomes a willing pupil to Francis, and in the cellars of Caerlyon he nurtures a new-found passion for wine. But even the finest Trade ReviewExceptionally accomplished.. second novels are notoriously difficult to pull off but Torday has managed a near masterpiece * DAILY EXPRESS *The whole book is delightfully written...Paul Torday is a remarkably original novelist * EVENING STANDARD *Grows more and more poignant as the novel progresses.. satisfyingly full-bodied and slips down a treat * SUNDAY TIMES *Remarkably, given the bleakness of both subject and hero, it is an incredibly good read * DAILY TELEGRAPH *What makes us want to find out about Wilberforce is Torday's wonderful prose - the same simple, clear writing that made Salmon Fishing so readable * FINANCIAL TIMES *He has a good feeling for character and a sly sense of humour * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *A well-told tale...Torday wryly observes Wilberforce's descent * THE TIMES *Telling the story back-to-front allows Torday to highlight Wilberforce's self-delusion; he's that familiar figure, the alcoholic who pretends that he's merely a connoisseur * GUARDIAN *Torday's confidence in his story's power to command attention is not misplaced...Wilberforce is well worth sampling * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *A heart-wrenching tale of alcoholism and a lonely man's search for identity...a mesmerising page-turner * MAIL ON SUNDAY *[The plot] provides Torday with copious opportunities for comedy, which he readily exploits. But there is a serious undertone * TIME OUT *Slips down a treat * THE WEEK *

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