Books – Wine & beverages
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Red Wine: Discovering, Exploring, Enjoying by Jonathan Ray
This is an invaluable introduction to red wine that will give you the information to approach any bottle with total confidence. The enormous choice of bottles on the supermarket or off-licence shelf may seem daunting at first, but with this little book you will soon pick up the basic facts and be on your way to an in-depth knowledge of the wonderful world of red wine. Jonathan Ray considers all the important grape varieties – from Cabernet Sauvignon to Merlot, and from Nebbiolo to Zinfandel – describing their character, quirks and qualities. He also reveals the secrets of deciphering wine labels and explains the best ways to store, serve and taste wine.
Hardback, 64 pp, $19.95. Buy
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The Red Wine Diet by Roger Corder
Wine drinkers are less prone to heart disease, diabetes, and dementia than non- wine drinkers. But what exactly is it about wine that keeps us healthy? In a landmark study, Roger Corder revealed that compounds called procyanidins are the key components of wine for preventing illness. Now, in The Red Wine Diet, he argues that drinking the right kinds of red wine and eating procyanidin-rich foods such as dark chocolate, apples, and berries can help us live to a ripe old age-while enjoying all the pleasures of life. And to round out his lifestyle plan, he includes fifty delicious recipes featuring foods that are high in procyanidins. Corder’s prescription is an easy pill to swallow: Drink red wine every day and live a long and healthy life.
Paperback, 326 pp, $25.95. Buy
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North American Pinot Noir by J.W. Haeger
This comprehensive reference guide to Pinot Noir wine in North America includes historical and viticultural background and profiles of six dozen prominent producers in California, Oregon, British Columbia, New York, and elsewhere
, 455 pp, $61.95. Buy
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Zinfandel: A Reference Guide to California Zinfandel by Cathleen Francisco
A background to the variety and its cultivation is provided. Then an alphabetical listing by producer with detailed information on the vineyards, the winemaking philosophy and the precise production details on each vintage, such as brix at harvest, residual sugar, the bottling date, cases produced, etc. The winemaker’s notes on each wine provide a vicarious sensual experience for the reader and the generous glossary provides considerable technical information.
Paperback, 274 pp, $54.95. Buy
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Extremely Pale Rose by Jamie Ivey
Presents an account of the travels of Jamie, his wife Tanya and their friend Peter Swift, as they take up the challenge to find France’s palest rose. They quickly discover that the French attitudes to pale pink wine appear to be changing. But is it too little too late to help them succeed in their quest?
Hardback, 304 pp, $35.00. Buy
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