But First, Champagne: A Modern Guide to the World’s Favorite Wine
Both the region of Champagne and its wines have always been associated with prestige and luxury. Knowledgeable wine enthusiasts have long discussed top Champagnes with the same reverence they reserve for the finest wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy. But everyday Americans usually keep Champagne way back on the high shelf. It’s for big celebrations, send-offs, and wedding toasts …
Award-winning author and whisky expert Dave Broom explores over 200 distilleries and examines over 400 expressions. Detailed descriptions of the Scottish distilleries can be found here, while Ireland, Japan, the USA, Canada and the rest of the world are given exhaustive coverage. There are tasting notes on single malts from Aberfeldy to Tormore, Yoichi (and coverage of the …
Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine 2017: 40th Anniversary (Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book)
Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2017 is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine-in shops, restaurants, or on the internet. Now in its 40th year of publication, it is unrivalled as the most comprehensive and up-to-date annual wine guide. Hugh Johnson provides clear, succinct facts and commentary on the wines, growers, and wine regions of the …
An essential, hip guide to wine for the new generation of wine drinkers, from the creators of the award-wining site WineFolly.com Red or white? Cabernet or merlot? Light or bold? What to pair with food? Drinking great wine isn’t hard, but finding great wine does require a deeper understanding of the fundamentals. Wine Folly: The Essential Guide …
Jonathan Nossiter, award-winning filmmaker and former sommelier, had his first taste of wine at the age of three in Paris, from his father’s fingertip. For him, wine is “memory in its most liquid and dynamic form,” an essential art. In Liquid Memory, the American expatriate takes readers on a cheeky insider’s investigation of the mysteries of terroir, the …
Reflecting recent changes in the dynamic world of wine, with special sections devoted to the countries of Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, The Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia is the most up-to-date and comprehensive wine reference in the world. A remarkable achievement, bridging the gap between the needs of the novice and the experienced professional, The Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia …
The Wine Questionnaire follows in the spirit of our popular Proust Questionnaire and Fashion Questionnaire, using the format of Proust’s handy interview helperhere reworked by Jay McInerneyto ask everything about wine, from your favorite region to your choice food pairings. Featuring the handwritten answers of discerning oenophiles such as Robert Parker, Daniel Boulud, and Sofia Coppola, in addition …
The Wine Lover’s Guide to Auctions: The Art & Science of Buying and Selling Wines
From America to Zanzibar, the popularity of wine has skyrocketed in recent years. While millions of people have come to appreciate wine’s taste, a growing number of collectors also recognize it as a sound investment. For these savvy individuals, as well as top chefs and wine aficionados, the wine auction has become an important place to find superior …
Unquenchable!: A Tipsy Quest for the World’s Best Bargain Wines
We wine writers tend to be obsessive souls. How else can a person stay fascinated throughout a career with just one drink? Compare us to food writers: Over their lives, they’ll encounter thousands of ingredients and ways of combining and cooking them. Wine, by contrast, is just fermented grapes. But it …
Uniquely comprehensive, WineTrails of Oregon presents 200 wineries throughout Oregon grouped into 24 amazing WineTrails. Most WineTrails can be experienced in a day or two. Profiles of each winery include a winery description, winemaker philosophy, photos, contact information, hours, maps and driving directions. Bonus material includes tasting room etiquette and tasting tips. The guide also reveals the best …