Wine category: 1427 books

The transformation of the Spanish wine industry over the last 20 years has been astonishing. From a state of very considerable decay it has re-invented itself with great vigour and style. Four decades ago such reputation as the wines of Spain had rested on the declining quality of Sherry and the occasional...

“I traveled over the course of almost two years with photographer Estanis Núñez, an old friend of mine, just like we used to in our rock‘n’roll days, taking photos, eating and drinking together. This book contains 14 profiles of vignerons, each of them different, spanning most of the wine-producing...

In the twelfth River Cottage Handbook, John Wright explains how to home-brew and make your own tipples. What could possibly beat a cool pint of beer down the pub or a lazy glass of wine at your favourite bar? The answer is: home-brewed beer or your very own brand of wine. With this, the twelfth...

Enterprising pioneers transformed the isolated lands of the North Fork and Grand Valleys into blossoming oases. Sowing cultural roots in this arid rocky landscape, the settlers cultivated what became delectable destinations boasting world-class wine and award-winning fruit. Midwestern immigrants cultivated...

Inspired by a deep passion for wine, an Italian heritage, and a desire for a land somewhat wilder than his home in southern France, Robert V. Camuto set out to explore Sicily’s emerging wine scene. What he discovered during more than a year of traveling the region, however, was far more than a fascinating...

This vital ATF/Treasury Department guide, the Beverage Alcohol Manual (BAM), A Practical Guide, provides Basic Mandatory Labeling Information for Wine (Volume 1), Distilled Spirits (Volume 2), and Malt Beverages - Beer (Volume 3). Contents include: Volume 1 - Governing Laws And Regulations, Chapter...

Mountainous terrain, volcanic soils, innumerable microclimates, and an ancient culture of winemaking influenced by Greeks, Phoenicians, and Romans make Italy the most diverse country in the world of wine. This diversity is reflected in the fact that Italy grows the largest number of native wine grapes...

Attempting to export wine to the U.S. has long been fraught with difficulty, especially for the smaller producers. The U.S. wine industry, complicated by confusing regulations and intense internal brand competition, is also the land of opportunity and home to an adventurous and egalitarian wine consuming...

In less than one hour of your time, you can learn all the basics of wine culture. Everything you need to know is here: wine tasting, pairing wine and food, and how to tell various types of wine apart.

Motivated by his passion for all things wine, Larry Horne has written a rich and colourful memoir that documents his exploits as a wine collector, winemaker, grape grower and – in his second career – sales manager for Calamus Estate Winery. Wine has been the basis for Horne’s many international...

Discover the origins and varieties of tea and wine, and learn about: - Famous Chinese teas and wines - The etiquette and methods for preparing and serving tea and wine - The health-giving properties of tea and wine - Unique customs practised among the minority peoples in China - Interesting facts and ancient stories relating to tea and wine

A New York Times Best Wine Book of 2018 Flawless is the first book of its kind dedicated to exploring the main causes of faults in wine. From cork taint, to volatile acidity, to off-putting aromas and flavors, all wine connoisseurs have encountered unappealing qualities in a disappointing...

Who does not know the phrase "Have some madeira, m'dear"? Madeira is one of the world's greatest wines, with a fascinating history few others can equal. Capable of evolution over decades and with seemingly indefinite longevity, precious centenarian bottles are sought by wine connoisseurs world wide,...

Poets extol the burst of aroma when the bottle is opened, the wine poured, the flavor on the palate as it combines with the olfactory expression detected and the resulting glow realized. But what is the chemistry behind it? What are the compounds involved and how do they work their wonder? What do...