Books – Wine & beverages
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A Vineyard in Tuscany by Ferenc Mate
“A sun-drenched memoir with a fairy-tale ending.”–“Kirkus Reviews”. In this laugh-out-loud tale, two adventurers discover that rare combination: joy and success. Candace, a painter, and Ferenc, a writer, begin a new life near the hill town of Montalcino. They restore a thirteenth-century friary, plant fifteen acres of vines, build a winery, tame a runaway tractor, excavate an Etruscan village, and battle volcanic fermenting vats, while learning from famous vintner neighbor Angelo Gaja the secrets of growing the best grapes and making superb, award-winning wine. This extraordinary tale will enrich the lives of travellers and wine lovers alike.
Paperback, 250 pp, $19.95. Buy
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Reflections of a Wine Merchant by Neal I. Rosenthal
In the late 1970s, Neal I. Rosenthal set out to learn everything he could about wine. Today, he is one of the most successful importers of traditionally made wines produced by small family owned estates in France and Italy. Rosenthal has immersed himself in the culture of Old World wine production, working closely with his growers for two and sometimes three generations. He is one of the leading exponents of the concept of ‘terroir’ – the notion that a particular vineyward site imparts distinct qualities of bouquet, flavour, and colour to a wine. In “Reflections of a Wine Merchant”, Rosenthal brings us into the cellars, vineyards, and homes of these vignerons, and his delightful stories about his encounters, relationships, and explorations
Paperback, 272 pp, $23.00. Buy
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Oz and James Drink to Britain by Oz Clarke and James May
We’re a nation of drinkers but what do we drink? Following their previous highly amusing journeys around France and California Oz and James embark on a summer road trip around their homeland, on a quest to find the drink that defines modern Britain. This is an account of their thinly disguised drinking holiday through Britain and Ireland, and what they found out about British booze en route. The pair start out in a barley field in Yorkshire, with Oz showing James what goes into beer and why. As they travel round Britain they explore the best and worst of British beers and move on to other drinks that might define modern Britain: wine and whisky, of course, and gin, vodka, cider and perry. Oz and James’s hunting grounds are great British pub
, 192 pp, $39.99. Buy
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The Ecco Guide to the Best of Italian Wine by Ian D’Agata
The Ecco Guide to the Best Wines of Italy will be simple to read and user-friendly, with concise and useful information for where to buy wines as well as information about visiting the winemaker if you go Italy. It will make Italian wines easier to understand and it will point out sure-bet, excellent wines that won’t let anyone down. The book will also have a detailed glossary and appendix section. There is no other book out there like this one – a truly comprehensive guide to Italian wines. D’Agata is on the road six months out of the year, traveling throughout Italy visiting wine estates and cellars. This book represents the end of a year’s worth of wine tastings and wine travels and long conversations with the producers.
Paperback, 320 pp, $19.95. Buy
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Penin Guide to Spanish Wine 2009 by Jose Penin
For over 25 years, Jose Penin has written about the wines and wine growers of Spain. Spanish wines are rated with a system of evaluation which takes account of the purchase price and the quality hence the final equation is a favourable cost-performance ratio. There are over 6000 wines from over 2600 wineries. In the first 100 pages, Penin tackles ‘everything that one should know about wine’. The next 1000 pages which form the main part of the book is the evaluation of the wines accompanied by illustrations of the wine labels and information about the address of the wine maker. In the appendix, there is an overview of the highest ranking wines and then the best evaluated wines by region.
Paperback, 1248 pp, $62.95. Buy
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Vino Italiano Buying Guide by Joseph Bastianich and David Lynch
This reference of Italian wines that are available in the United States includes practical information about the wine maker as well as descriptions of the wines
Paperback, 304 pp, $20.95. Buy
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Pint-Sized Ireland by Evan McHugh
Determined to discover what makes a pint of Guinness so legendary, McHugh travels Ireland to find that each pub says the best pint can be found . . . somewhere else. In this comedic and sentimental journey, the author meets many unforgettable characters along the way
Paperback, 280 pp, $20.95. Buy
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When Champagne Became French by Kolleen M. Guy
Scholars sharply disagree, not only over the nature of French national identity but also over the extent to which diverse and sometimes hostile provincial communities became integrated into the nation. Kolleen M. Guy offers a new perspective on this debate by looking at one of the central elements in French national culture – luxury wine. Focusing on the development of the champagne industry between 1820 and 1920, she draws on concepts from social and cultural history, and shows how champagne helped fuel the revolution in consumption as social groups searched for new ways to develop cohesion and to establish status.
Paperback, 280 pp, $57.95. Buy
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La Vie En Rose by Jamie Ivey
In Jamie Ivey’s sequel to the delightful Extremely Pale Rose he finds out whether it is possible to run a successful rose bar in France. France seems to be on the brink of a rose revolution. Red and white wine sales are stagnant but rose sales are booming. If Jamie can find a small bar in a pretty square and chalk up a daily selection of different roses, then a rose bar could be a great success. After a little persuasion, bars in Uzes, Aix en Provence and Nimes agree to help Jamie sell some rose, and by working in these bars, Jamie discovers what the French attitude to rose really is.
, 288 pp, $39.99. Buy
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Judgment of Paris: California Vs. France and the Historic 1976 Paris Tasting That Revolutionized Wine by George M. Taber
Told for the first time by the only reporter present, this is the full story of the mythic Paris Tasting of 1976–a blind tasting where a panel of esteemed French judges shocked the industry by choosing unknown California wines over France’s best. 0743297342 This concordance for King’s epic Dark Tower series details character names, place names, and references to each
Paperback, 336 pp, $22.95. Buy
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Matt Kramer’s Making Sense of Italian Wine by Matt Kramer
Despite being shrouded in mystery, Italian wine has some of the most exciting and affordable varieties. This book offers readers the information about which wines can’t be missed and which are safe to skip. It provides the lowdown on the most dazzling wines in various price ranges – their regions, traditions and which foods to match with them
, 320 pp, $34.95. Buy
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Oz and James’s Big Wine Adventure by Oz Clarke and James May
Presents an introduction to French wine with a travel angle. Illustrated with over 80 landscape photographs and location shots, this work includes useful information on wine-making, wine culture, regions and tips on how to seek out the best the French vineyards have to offer
, 224 pp, $52.95. Buy
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The Best Irish Drinks by Ray Foley
The Best Irish Drinks is the ultimate collection of cocktails straight from the Emerald Isle. Along with more than 300 recipes, you’ll find essential information on Irish liquors, as well as famous Irish wisdom, sayings and toasts. Featuring recipes from America’s best bartenders, the readers of Bartender Magazine, this book contains about every Irish drink served
Paperback, 224 pp, $15.95. Buy
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Wine Country Europe by Ornella D’Alessio
Three hundred full-color photographs complement an intriguing tour of the picturesque wineries of Europe, focusing on various Old World regions, including France, Italy, Austria, and Hungary, and describing the different wineries and labels, as well as local restaurants, accommodations, landmarks, and attractions. 10,000 first printing.
Hardback, 324 pp, $55.00. Buy
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Champagne: How the World’s Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Ovver War and Hard Times by Don Kladstrup and Petie Kladstrup
A history of champagne discusses its origins in verdant northern France, identifies such contributors to its development as Louis XIV and Napoleon, and traces how champagne evolved through periods of violence to become a symbol of celebration.
Paperback, $32.99. Buy
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An Inebriated History of Britain by Peter Haydon
In 361 AD the Emperor Julian described the Teutonic northern European races as ‘sons of malt’. Big drinkers they all were, but none so much as the English. As this book shows, the English have in fact spent much of the last 2000 years semi-permanently drunk.
Paperback, 336 pp, $27.99. Buy
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The Wines of the Northern Rhone by Jonathan Livingstone-Learmonth
A significant reference work on the wines of the Rhone. Comprehensively discusses wine estates and wine makers of the region. Over 700 pages cover everything from the terroir to the wine making methods. The author spent ten years researching and writing this reference which will be of interest to French wine lovers as well as students and professionals.
Paperback, 704 pp, $126.95. Buy
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The Whisky Men by Gavin D. Smith
Gavin D. Smith spent two years talking to people whose working lives have been spent in the Scotch whisky industry. He has recorded and edited the results of many conversations, which have taken place the length and breadth of Scotland, and in this book he allows the whisky-makers of Scotland to do the talking.
Paperback, 288 pp, $44.95. Buy
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101 Beautiful Towns in Italy: Food and Wine by Paolo Lazzarin
A lavishly illustrated one-of-a-kind tour through the country explores the tantalizing tastes of hilltop and seaside towns, in a guide that helps travelers plan their culinary journeys: what wine cellars to visit, where to dine, and how to navigate a busy market.
Hardback, 280 pp, $59.95. Buy
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The Big Book of Brewing by Dave Line
This book, first published in 1985, brings to beginners and experts alike a simple method of ’mashing’ for producing the finest flavoured British beers, real ales, stouts and lagers from all-grain ingredients. It is an advanced and comprehensive guide to mashing and brewing.
Paperback, 254 pp, $16.99. Buy
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