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The World's Greatest Wines
by Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve
Hardcover, 576 pages, Published November, 2006
A superlative wine for every day of the year—is that so much to ask? As the French say, pas du tout. With The World’s Greatest Wines, two of the wine world’s most respected authorities, Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve, present a calendar’s worth of wines that, in their expert judgment, every wine lover will want to experience. Longtime editors of France’s top wine guide, La Revue du Vin de France, Bettane and Desseauve have an unsurpassed knowledge of their home nation’s wines. But here they broaden their sights, embracing an array of fine wines—red and white, sparkling and still, dry and sweet—from all over the globe. Every major kind of wine and wine-growing region is represented on the author’s meticulously chosen list—from the cabernets of California, to the malbecs of Argentina, to the sauvignon blancs of New Zealand, to the rieslings of Germany’s Mosel region... more
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Wine: From Grape to Glass, Third Edition
by Jens Priewe
Hardcover, 256 pages, Published October, 2006
Wine expert Jens Priewe has revised his acclaimed guidebook to wine, providing his readers with the most up-to-date information on this topic. Tailor-made for the contemporary wine consumer who drinks what he or she likes, this vividly illustrated text discusses not only awe-inspiring vintages, but also unknown wines from countries only recently included on the wine maps of the world. Priewe provides a key to the complex language of wine and illuminates the science of wine making while honoring the art behind its creation. Half the book is devoted to the wine-making process itself; the other half examines the best wines of the world, country by country, and guides the reader to an understanding of the intricacies of wine tasting and appreciation. Illustrated with more than 1,000 color images, including computer graphics that explain the invisible processes of wine making; satellite maps and aerial photos of the world’s most important wine regions; and photographs of individual vineyards by the world’s best wine photographers, Wine: From Grape to Glass will quench the thirst for knowledge experienced
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Wine Enthusiast Essential Buying Guide 2007
Editors of Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Paperback, 1140 pages, Published October, 2006
Wine Enthusiast Magazine has educated and entertained millions of readers since 1998 with its accessible and non-intimidating approach to the world of wine. Authored by a distinguished panel of in-house tasters, The Wine Enthusiast Essential Buying Guide 2007 offers authoritative buying advice on more than 35,000 wines, making it the most comprehensive and up-to-date buying guide in today's marketplace. Grouped by region of origin, each entry has a qualitative rating, a description of the wine, and tips on when the wine is best enjoyed.
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Enjoying Wine
by Chris Losh
Hardcover, 240 pages, Published September, 2006
Many people find the wide variety of wines available rather daunting. But a little knowledge can offer you a world of enjoyment. In "Enjoying Wine", Chris Losh starts by explaining how factors such as soil and climate affect how grape juice develops into wine, and tells you how to find clues to its taste on wine labels. In Where Wine Comes From, Chris takes you around the world from Australia to California, describing how different countries apporach winemaking and what styles they are known for. He looks at Grape Varieties, from Merlot to Muscat, including lists of Famous White and Red Wines. Chris also explores rose, sparkling, and sweet and fortified wines. The next chapter, Choosing Wine, concentrates on matching the right wine to specific occasions and cuisines - invaluable advice, especially when you are facing a restaurant wine list.... more
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Keys to the Cellar: Strategies and Secrets of Wine Collecting
by Peter D. Meltzer
Hardcover, 256 pages, Published September, 2006
The first definitive "how to" guide for wine collectors. Following the ever-growing interest in wine and food, wine collecting is winning a wider audience than ever before, with auction revenues topping $65 million a year. In this first-of-its-kind resource, Wine Spectator auction correspondent Peter Meltzer demystifies how to create a cellar with a road map to all the essentials, including bidding at auctions, tracking down wines online, storing a collection properly, and enjoying wines at their peak of maturity. Complete with a user-friendly Wine Spectator index of the "going rate" for over 500 top auctioned labels, this is the guide for anyone looking to lay away a few special bottles or begin a lifetime of enjoyment. Peter D. Meltzer has been a wine critic for over two decades. He is the auction correspondent for Wine Spectator, a contributing editor to Food Arts, and writer/publisher of the Passport Restaurants series.
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The Oxford Companion to Wine, Third Edition
by Jancis Robinson
Hardcover, 848 pages, 3rd Edition, Published September, 2006
Published in 1994 to worldwide acclaim, the first edition of Jancis Robinson's seminal volume immediately attained legendary status, winning every major wine book award including the Glenfiddich and Julia Child/IACP awards, as well as writer and woman of the year accolades for its editor on both sides of the Atlantic. Combining meticulously-researched fact with refreshing opinion and wit, The Oxford Companion to Wine offers almost 4,000 entries on every wine-related topic imaginable, from regions and grape varieties to the owners, connoisseurs, growers, and tasters in wine through the ages; from viticulture and oenology to the history of wine. Tracing the consumption and production from the ancient world to the present day, the Companion is a remarkable resource for gaining further appreciation for a beverage whose popularity has only increased with time.... more
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A Taste for Wine
by Vincent Gasnier
Paperback, 352 pages, Published August, 2006
One of the fastest-rising stars in the world of wine, Vincent Gasnier has discovered a fun, fresh, and intuitive way to learn how to recognize the flavors you like best--and pick exactly the right bottle of wine every time. Highlights:
- Discover your own "wine style" through 22 guided tastings
- Includes an introduction to wine making, plus tips on buying, storing, and serving wine
- Contains a directory of world wines organized by style and country
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Malcolm Gluck's Brave New World: Why the Wines of Australia, California, New Zealand, and South Africa Taste the Way They Do
by Malcolm Gluck
Hardcover, 192 pages, Published August, 2006
Come along with award-winning BBC wine show host Malcolm Gluck as he travels through the emerging New World wine-growing regions--from Australia to California. Along the journey, Gluck discusses “Soul and Soil,” the two key elements that go into creating delicious wine, and provides enlightening explanations on why the wines taste the way they do. He also introduces the major personalities behind the vintages, revealing the winemakers’ passion for the vines, the land, and the product they lovingly produce. More than 150 of the author’s photos show the most fascinating places—all English-speaking—with snapshots of owners who are happy to entertain guests.
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2007 Windows on the World Complete Wine Course
by Kevin Zraly
Hardcover, 304 , Published August, 2006
The Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is simply the bestselling wine book in the United States--it’s a classic. And this new edition contains an additional 16 wonderful pages, including a featured supplement about the olfactory system and how it deepens our enjoyment of wine. Written in a question-and-answer format, the section is coauthored with Wendy Dubit, an expert on the subject. Plus, this unequalled volume retains all the invaluable information, fabulous illustrations, and gorgeous styling of the 20th anniversary edition. Wine lovers will still thrill to Zraly's inimitable, irreverent style. As always, he answers every question about wine; offers the most up-to-date recommendations; provides advice on buying wine in stores and on the Internet; takes you on a country-by-country, region-by-region ratings tour... more
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Champagne: How the World's Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War & Hard Times
by Don and Petie Kladstrup
Hardcover, 290 pages, Published October, 2005
From the time of Attila the Hun to the Germans of World War II, waves of invaders have tried to conquer the verdant region of Champagne in northern France. Yet this strife-torn land is also the birthplace of the world's favorite wine: champagne. In this engrossing history, Don and Petie Kladstrup show how this sparkling wine, born of bloodshed, became a symbol of glamour, good times, and celebration. It's a story filled with larger-than-life characters:Dom Pérignon, the father of champagne, who, contrary to popular belief, worked his entire life to keep bubbles out of champagne; the Sun King, Louis XIV, who rarely drank anything but; and Napoleon, who, in trying to conquer the world, introduced it to champagne.... more
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Wine Spectator's Ultimate Guide to Buying Wine: Eigth Edition
by Wine Spectator
Paperback, 500 pages, 8th Edition, Published October, 2004
Here's something no wine aficionado should be without. The experts at Wine Spectator magazine have tasted tens of thousands of wines to provide oenophiles with a complete reference of exceptional wines from around the world. Because it guides its readers to only the most satisfying selections, the Wine Spectator, one of the foremost publications on the subject of wine, is valued for the select reviews that appear in each issue. This comprehensive buying guide includes more than 10,000 listings, representing all recent vintages from 40 countries, organized by both wine and country of origin. Each entry includes a full review and rating... more
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Planet Wine: A Grape by Grape Visual Guide to the Contemporary Wine World
by Stuart Pigott
Hardcover, 160 pages, Published September, 2004
Hang on to your seat for an unforgettable tour of our wine planet. Combining witty words and provocative pictures, the author explains why a single grape variety can make a soft, fruity wine on one side of the globe and a gutsy, age worthy wine on the other--showing how you too can taste the world in a glass of wine. Illustrated with more than 10 photos, this volume takes a simple, unique, visually evocative approach to describe how the major grape varieties taste-- from Chardonnay to Merlot to Sangeiovese--giving details on their origins and flavors, with useful information about where each is grown, the role of the winemaker, winemaking techniques, and environmental issues.
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Jancis Robinson's Wine Course, Second Edition: A Guide to the World of Wine
by Jancis Robinson
Paperback, 352 pages, Published March, 2004
In this completely updated and expanded edition of her international best-seller, Jancis Robinson, one of the world's most respected wine authorities, offers an engaging introduction to the enjoyment of wine. The huge array of wines available today can be exceedingly confusing to the novice or even experienced buyer. Anyone who enters a wine store is likely to be confronted by rows and rows of racks filled with endless choices. Where do you begin when all you want is a reasonable priced quality wine to serve with dinner? Jancis Robinson can make anyone an expert, or at least an informed buyer, in short order. In this comprehensive guide to the wine producing countries of the world, she captures the flavor of each region's wines and gives her personal recommendations for the best names to look for.... more
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World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine, New Edition, Fully Revised and Updated
by Tom Stevenson
Hardcover, 350 pages, Published September, 2003
The first in-depth guide to sparkling wines of the world from Champagne to California, Italy to Australia and beyond. A fascinating first section describes the history of sparkling wine and proves beyond any doubt that it was the English rather than the French who first produced a fizzy wine. The main body of the encyclopedia is devoted to profiles of the world’s sparkling wine producers accompanied by tasting notes, recommendations for drinking and good value for your money. Another section lists the author’s personal selection of sparkling wines to drink for the Millennium.... more
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Parker's Wine Buyer's, 6th Edition
by Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Hardcover, 1696 pages, 6th Edition, Published September, 2002
The complete, easy-to-use reference on recent vintages, prices, and ratings for more than 8,000 wines from all the major wine regions. Here's the book wine enthusiasts have been waiting for: Robert Parker's acclaimed wine buyer's guide, fully revised and updated with ratings on the latest vintages from around the world. Parker's introductory chapters show how to use the book, explain his philosophy as a wine critic, and give an overview of the latest trends in wine production.
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Global Encyclopedia of Wine: Book and CD Rom
Peter Forrestal, Editor, with 36 authors
Hardcover, 912 pages, Published October, 2001
The monumental wine book of the decade.
Never before has a collection of the world's leading wine experts and writers gathered together to produce the one thorough and definitive book on wine. Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers from every corner of the globe worked to provide the most current and comprehensive reference. From Burgundy to Zimbabwe, from Turkmenistan to Uruguay, this encyclopedia covers every aspect of wine from its history to its making and enjoyment. Each chapter is virtually a book in itself. From the popular wine growing regions of the world to the more arcane–it is all here. All organized in a style where you can quickly reference the region you are seeking. A "Wine Reference Table" of over 5,000 wines provides you with a brief description, the food compatibility and price range on more wines than any other book. If you are serious about wine, this is the one book you will need to have on your shelf.
CD Rom available while supplies last.
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How to Taste: A Guide to Enjoying Wine
by Jancis Robinson
Hardcover, 208 pages, Published September, 2001
Now, there's no reason to fear the wine list. So, the next time the headwaiter makes a beeline to your table and wordlessly saddles you with the intimidating task of selecting a wine, you will have a crowd-pleasing answer. This volume serves up absolutely everything you need to know about the grapes and wines themselves: theory sections offer invaluable information, and accessible sipping exercises featuring affordable wines let you put your newfound knowledge to work. An ideal primer for budding wine lovers.
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Oxford Companion to the Wines of North America
Bruce Cass, Editor, with Jancis Robinson, Consultant Editor
Hardcover, 300 pages, 1st Edition, Published October, 2000
With more than 1400 wineries producing many of today's most celebrated labels, North America has become a respected world power in wine production. This book illuminates the major techniques, variations and key player on the Canadian, American and Mexican wine scene for the first time in one comprehensive volume. This new Companion objectively surveys the current state of American wine production, celebrating traditions and sensibilities unique to America vintages while highlighting the geographical, philosophical and commercial variations that distinguish regional wines... more
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