Books – Wine & beverages
– New Zealand
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Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand Wines 2009 by Michael Cooper
Divided by grape variety to help selection, Michael Cooper’s comprehensive guide includes vintage ratings, star ratings for quality, dryness/sweetness guide, retail price and value-for-money ratings. The other features include Classic Wines – wines that consistently achieve an outstanding level of quality for at least three vintages – as well as sections on ‘Where to Buy Wine’, ‘Trends in the Wine Market’ and ‘Best Buys of the Year’, and a vintage report.It is the most comprehensive guide available. It now includes notes and ratings on over 2600 wines. Written by a highly respected and well-known wine writer.
Paperback, 544 pp, $35.00. Buy
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Wine Atlas of New Zealand by Michael Cooper
This visually stunning atlas provides the most comprehensive overview of the wine industry in New Zealand and is the only Wine Atlas devoted entirely to New Zealand wines and wine-making. This second edition of the Wine Atlas of New Zealand builds on the award-winning success of the first edition the text has been fully updated with many more wineries introduced, there are brand-new colour photographs by John McDermott, as well as new maps throughout. This Atlas looks in detail at the wine industry in New Zealand and contains information on grape varieties, regional variations in climate and soil, and winemaking techniques. Michael Cooper, New Zealand’s premier wine writer, combines his knowledge with a lively writing style to capture the s
, 408 pp, $125.00. Buy
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Vineyard Visits 150 of New Zealand’s best by Peter Janssen
In the past ten years the number of New Zealand vineyards has risen to well over 500 and the varieties of wines produced have increased dramatically. Many of the vineyards, however, are not open to the public, or are open by appointment only or for a very limited period. This timely guide details over 150 wineries, from tiny boutique vineyards and old Dalmatian wineries under the house in West Auckland through to the most sophisticated vineyard restaurants and foodie cafes. All the main grape-growing areas are included: Waiheke, Marlborough, Martinborough, Hawke’s Bay and Central Otago, as well as lesser-known vineyards in Taranaki, Manawatu, South Canterbury and coastal Otago. Vineyard Visits is the perfect guidebook for an entertaining vi
Paperback, 160 pp, $29.99. Buy
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A Love Affair with Wine by Church Road
This is a beautiful gift book for any wine lover. More an art book than a technical book – full of stylish photographs from the world of wine, the vineyard and around Hawke’s Bay – the book has been produced by a team of writers, designers and stylists, and has amazing images by top photographer Derek Henderson. The text covers the history of the land, the vineyard and the people who have worked there, plus readable material on wine and winemaking techniques. The vineyard’s place in the community is examined, especially its much-loved jazz festival held every summer. Overall the book is a celebration of wine and its place in our lives.
, 132 pp, $95.00. Buy
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Indispensable Wine Guide 2008 by Joelle Thomson
Joelle Thomson has a well-established reputation as a leading wine writer, and her annual guide to best value wines for New Zealand consumers is eagerly awaited. Designed as the indispensable ‘must-have’ guide to affordable wines available in New Zealand, it will once again be crammed with useful information to help price-conscious consumers choose the best value wine. Local and international wines will be tested by Joelle, to give a comprehensive overview of the new vintage along with the highlights of the vintage year, wine news and developments and tips on the storage and serving of wines. A busy working mother, she knows exactly what people need to know to make informed choices, in their local wineshop or supermarket, and her absolutely
Paperback, $27.99. Buy
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Indispensable Wine Guide 2007 by Joelle Thomson
Need a bottle of wine for your weekend barbecue – what should you buy?
To tip or not to tip – what’s that all about?
You’re looking for a bottle of wine for a special occasion – you can’t afford to pay a fortune‚ but you don’t want to embarrass yourself with something barely drinkable. What do you do? If you’re smart‚ you’ll buy this book and have celebrated wine writer Joëlle Thomson help you choose the perfect wine.
She’s done the hard yards – tasted and rated the new vintage offerings under $25 and presents her findings‚ along with tasting notes‚ to help you choose the right wine for the occasion . . . and your pocket.
With 12 years’ experience of wine writing for New Zealand and international publications‚ Joëlle is the ideal perso
Paperback, $22.99. Buy
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Indispensable Wine Guide 2006 by Joelle Thomson
The indispensable guide to affordable wines for New Zealanders. Joelle Thomson’s guide is crammed with useful information and interesting features to help price-conscious consumers choose the best-value wine for their money. Thomson knows exactly what information people need to make informed choices, and her essential wine guide will help them choose with confidence.
Paperback, $19.95. Buy
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Good Wine, Bad Language, Great Vineyards by Hayden Wood and Suni Badami
This coffee table book features stories and beautiful photographs of 26 landmark New Zealand wineries
, 184 pp, $34.95. Buy
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A Toast to Martinborough and the Wairarapa by Dave Cull
This is the story of the Wairarapa’s fruitful vineyard region. The reader is taken on a journey from vineyard to vineyard collecting stories from the people who make it all happen; the growers and the winemakers.
Paperback, 176 pp, $49.95. Buy
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Wines of the World Volume II: 3 Audio CDs, United States, Spain, Portugal, Madeira, Australia, New Zealand & South America by Robert Lawrence Balzer
, $39.95. Buy
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