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Book SynopsisTrade Review“An indispensable read.. . . Saintsbury's thoughtful love of drink comes through clearly.” * SF Chronicle *
"As much a model for wine writing as . . . an historical document revealing how wines were once regarded and how times have changed." -- John Mariani * Bloomberg News *
A glimpse into our viticultural past, as well as a revelation of how great wine and great literature can go hand-in-hand. * Good Wine Under $20 *
“If you love to drink wine, and love a good read, you have to get ahold of this book.” * Vinography *
“Few wine books posses the iconic status of George Saintsbury’s Notes on a Cellar-Book.” * Wine Spectator *
“Read this book twice: once without pausing to flip back and forth-you’ll be beguiled, befuddled and amused-and then once with the notes.” * The Wine News *
“There is much food for thought here, and a facinating window on another age of connoisseurship. “ -- Jancis Robinson * Jancisrobinson.com *
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations
Introduction: George Saintsbury and ‘Notes on a Cellar-Book’
Bibliographical Note
Preliminary
Note to Third Edition
I. Origins
II. Sherry and Madeira
III. Port
IV. Claret and Burgundy
V. Champagne and Other French White Wines
VI. Hock, Moselle and the Rest
VII. Spirits—Hollands and Whisky
VIII. Spirits—Brandy, Rum and Gin, with Some Exotic Things
IX. Liqueurs
X. Beer, Cider, Etc.
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XI. “Mixed Liquors”
XII. Bottles and Glasses
XIII. Cellar Arrangements
Conclusio ad Diversos
(With a Few Barmecide Invitations)
APPENDIX: OTHER WRITINGS ON WINE AND SPIRITS BY SAINTSBURY
A Sentimental Cellar, The Yellow Book, April 1894
The Bounties of Bacchus, Athenaeum,
21 November 1919
“White,” A Scrap Book, 1922
“Obrian,” A Scrap Book, 1922
Le Temps Jadis: Wallet II, A Second Scrap Book, 1923
The Order of Drinks, A Second Scrap Book, 1923
The Qualities of Wine, Morning Post, 22 May 1923
The Cellar, The Book of the
Queen’s Dolls’ House, 1924
Le Temps Jadis; Wallet V., 90’s and Later, A Last Scrap Book, 1924
Notes
Selected List of Works Cited
Index
