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Wines of Bordeaux, Vintages and Tasting Notes 1952-2003 by Clive Coates
An authoritative guide to one of the most important and complex wine regions. Clive Coates gives you the latest information on several hundred estates, which range from large Chateaux to small farmsteads. While there is plenty of information on the most famous Chateaux, it will also point you towards the up-and-coming estates with potential. Detailed information is given on the best vintages, tasting notes on the top wines and which ones give the best value for your money making choosing Bordeaux wines a pleasure. Visually attractive with stunning line-drawing illustrations.
Hardback, 800 pp, $149.99. Buy
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The Ripening Sun by Patricia Atkinson
For most people, giving up their job and moving to France to live off the vines is just a delicious dream. In 1990, Patricia Atkinson and her husband moved from Britain to the Dordogne. They bought a house with a few vines attached, planning to earn their living by financial consultancy. But a series of disasters followed: the stock market crash left their small holding as their sole source of income; the first harvest turned to vinegar; and Patricia's husband returned to Britain, leaving her to salvage their life savings from the vineyards. What follows is a remarkable story. Her tiny 4 hectare plot has become a major estate of 21 hectares, and Clos d'Yvigne wines have won awards and been adopted by wine merchants throughout the world.
Paperback, 400 pp, $27.95. Buy
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Mon Docteur Le Vin by Gaston Derys
This volume, first published in French in 1936, extols the many joys and benefits of wine. Wine drinkers should take pleasure in Gaston Derys's quaint appreciation of the grape, and art lovers can admire Raoul Dufy's joyful watercolours
, 64 pp, $27.95. Buy
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Raw Spirit by Iain Banks
In a bid to uncover the unique spirit of the single malt whisky, author Iain Banks has decided to undertake a tour of the distilleries of his homeland. His tour of Scotland combines history, literature and landscape in an entertaining and informative account.
Hardback, 388 pp, $59.95. Buy
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The Secret Still by Gavin D. Smith
This work covers Scottish illicit distilling. It examines the historical events and legislation that gave rise to, and sustained, its "boom" years. It follows the fortunes of the illicit distillers as successive governments tried to prevent them from plying their trade.
Paperback, 187 pp, $29.95. Buy
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A Vineyard in the Dordogne by Jeremy Josephs
The Ryman family arrived in the Dordogne to follow a dream - to live in France, make excellent wine in a vineyard of their own, and have an elegant chateau as a home. Though they succeeded in their quest, the family had not foreseen the passions and rifts that eventuated.
Paperback, 303 pp, $21.95. Buy
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The Pleasures of Wine by Gerald Asher
As wine editor of Gourmet magazine for more than 30 years, Gerald Asher's unsurpassed knowledge of wine, wineries, and vineyards has earned him a legion of loyal readers. This elegant and enchanting volume collects his writing about wine and all of its pleasures, from vine to table. With an emphasis on the wines of France and California, and also including Spain, Italy, Germany, and Australia, Asher's witty and personal essays tell the stories of the world's outstanding vintages and the people and places that produce them. A joy to read, The Pleasures of Wine informs and inspires, offering both an introduction to wine for novices and fresh insights for the connoisseur.
Hardback, 320 pp, $34.95. Buy
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Food & Wine Lover's Companion to Tuscany by Carla Capalbo
The Food and Wine Lover's Companion to Tuscany, originally published in 1996, was one of the first guidebooks to focus exclusively on the traditional foods and local wines of this region - the most traveled-to area of Italy. This essential guide covers the little-known shops, markets, festivals, and wineries that capture the spirit of Tuscany. Author Carla Capalbo, who makes her home in the region, passes on her extensive knowledge of Tuscan foods and wine, exploring each town, village, and quaint back road. No one considering a trip to Tuscany should leave home without this book.
Paperback, 416 pp, $27.95. Buy
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Scots on Scotch by Phillip Hills
Ignoring the lies and the fabrications that surround Scotland and her tipple, this is a text in which Scots tell the truth about their national drink. It is about whisky and the real Scotland behind the spin of advertisers and gift shops.
Paperback, 192 pp, $24.95. Buy
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Wine and War by Donald Kladstrup, Petie Kladstrup
Retired American network correspondent Donald Kladstrup and his wife Petie have accumulated this collection of stories of wartime France as seen through the eyes and actions of those involved with France's most precious crop.
Paperback, 372 pp, $27.99. Buy
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Vino Italiano by Joseph Bastianich
A comprehensive, authoritative survey of the wines of Italy explores the country's various wine-producing regions; identifies different wine styles, producers, and vintages; and presents a variety of delicious regional recipes.
Hardback, 320 pp, $56.95. Buy
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New Italy: A Complete Guide by Daniele Cernelli
More than 150 full-color photographs and specially designed maps complement a fascinating tour of the wine regions of Italy that examines the grape varieties, climate, geography, and winemaking traditions of diverse locales; profiles the top producers in every region; and describes their finest wines. The authors are highly regarded curators, wine teachers and connoisseurs in Italy, writing for popular and academic wine publications, making regular television appearances and teaching in the Sommelier training academy.
Hardback, 224 pp, $69.95. Buy
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French Wine for Dummies by Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan
This introduction to French wine helps demystify the names; places; grape varieties; and wine values, making buying and ordering wine, and even visiting vineyards a pleasure.
Paperback, 312 pp, $19.95. Buy
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German Wine Guide by Armin Diel and Joel Payne
German wine and food critic Diel owns one of the country's leading wine estates. Payne is an American wine critic living in Germany. They team up to describe the red and white wines of Germany, providing information by which readers can evaluate which will suit their own taste and budget. 500 illustrations and maps
Hardback, 520 pp, $48.95. Buy
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1855: a History of the Bordeaux Classification by Dewy Markham
This text, explaining the history and details of the 1855 Bordeaux wine classification, also investigates whether or not it should be updated.
Hardback, 560 pp, $110.00. Buy
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Leith's Guide to Wine by Prue Leith
Originally published in 1995, this is a practical guide to wine which is illustrated with line drawings and maps. It includes information on wine production and labelling as well as advice on storing, serving and tasting. It also contains sections on champagne and other varietals.
Paperback, 256 pp, $21.95. Buy
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The French Paradox: Drinking for Health by Gene Ford
The book that has revolutionised our thinking about drinking wine. This explains how drinking can be good for your health. Includes 200 scientific references on wine and health.
Paperback, 288 pp, $21.95. Buy
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Grands Crus of Bordeaux: A Comprehensive Pocket Guide by Hans Walraven
The fine wine lover will take this guide to the restaurant or wine shop to determine the quality and value of each great Chateau, when to drink the wine and how long the wine will improve. A handy reference for wine investors, a complete assessment is provided on each vintage from 1977 to present and some vintages dating back to 1961. Included are auction prices, market prices, complete stats and technical data on each chateau.
Hardback, 267 pp, $42.00. Buy
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Malt Whisky File: A Connoisseur's Guide to Malk Whiskies & their Distilleries by John Lamond and Robin Tucek
This most exhaustive and engaging guide to single malts available has been compiled by a past president of Scotlands Institute of Wine & Spirits.
Leather/Fine Binding Book, $43.95. Buy
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Sauternes: A Study of the Great Sweet Wines of Bordeaux by Jeffrey Benson, Alastair McKenzie
A revised edition of the authoritative work on these increasingly popular wines. As the prices for Chateau d' Yquem reach record highs, wine lovers are seeking more information on all of the chateaus producing these great sweet wines. Each is detailed in this book with historical information, tasting notes from vintage 1890, grape varieties, production methods and yield stats. Maps.
Paperback, 184 pp, $75.00. Buy
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