A leading importer of limited-production wines of character and quality takes us on an intimate tour through family-owned vineyards in France and Italy and reflects upon the last three decades of controversy, hype, and change in the world of wineIn the late 1970s, Neal I. Rosenthal set out to learn everything he could about wine. Today, he is …
Keys to the Cellar: Strategies and Secrets of Wine Collecting
“Peter D. Meltzer, Wine Spectator’s auction correspondent for morethan twenty years, is the foremost authority on wine collecting. His book offers expert guidance for beginners and connoisseurs alike.” –Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher, Wine Spectator”Peter Meltzer is an authoritative journalist, savvy collector,and urbane restaurant and wine list critic; he makes theideal companion and counselor for wine collectors.”–Michael …
There is really only one good reason to store wine, it will taste its very best if you do! This helpful guide with detailed text and 342 color illustrations will guide readers where and how to store wine. Collecting strategies, the proper aging of wine, and safe load capacity for your racks are featured. Proper storage temperature, lighting, …
Over 300 images of wine cellars immerse you into the stylish and impressive world of today’s vintage connoisseur. A wine cellar is becoming a standard feature of today’s luxury home. The ability to invest in fine wines, to age them properly, and to have …
The Best Wine Bars & Shops of Paris: Fifty Charming and Notable Cavistes
In this guide, you will find everything from establishments that have been serving Paris for a century or two to neighborhood cellars, conventional purveyors, hipster hangouts, and even ventures–as the French publisher says–with no “complexes” whatsoever. Some places have the traditional barrels on the sidewalk, old-fashioned wooden cubbyholes for storing the bottles, creaking floorboards, and shopkeepers in starched …
This thorough and inspiring book provides a vicarious tour of the best in wine bottle storage. Visit more than 100 absolutely stunning, private wine cellars in over 200 beautiful color photographs. Peruse racking systems, tasting tables, and artful touches, created by leading wine cellar designers, including Paul Wyatt, Kathleen Valentini, Gary LaRose, and Doug Smith. Additionally, this is …
The most beautiful wine cellars in the world provides a unique perspective on the most beautiful, impressive and atmospheric cellars through which many a wine enthusiast would gladly be allowed to wander. An intercontinental journey through both ancient, hidden-away ‘treasure troves’ as well as latter-day wine cellars held by wine producing domaines, wine merchants, hotels, restaurants and private …
Something in the Cellar…: Ronald Searle’s Wonderful World of Wine
This lighthearted look at the secrets of the world’s wine ceremonies invites vintners and wine drinkers to experience the mysteries of wine and its production. Illustrated in Searle’s inimitable style are the ancient noble ceremony of slashing the trockenbeerenauslese, the inauguration of the first authentic denominazione di origine controllata e garantita, and the vinolympics. For wine lovers who …
The Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Cookbook: Wine and Recipes to Celebrate Every Season’s Harvest
When Dolores and Jack Cakebread bought their ranch in 1972, they didn’t know a thing about growing grapes or making wine. As they began building their family business one bottle at a time, they focused on one simple philosophy‚Äîthat food and wine should be enjoyed in the company of good friends. Today, Cakebread wines are enjoyed in fine …
Champagne may be the most misunderstood category of wine in the world, as many labels of sparkling wines bear the name in error. True champagne comes only from the French province of Champagne and contains three specific grape varieties. But figuring out more about the wine can be confusing: what is the difference between cuvée de prestige, blanc …