The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia, Third Edition by DK ADULT $50.00
Authoritative, international and up-to-date, The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia is arranged geographically and combines maps and photographs with information on all wine-growing areas, profiles of distinguished producers and assessments of individual wines. The book's easy-reference style, and wealth of practical advice, make it an unrivaled source of information for all lovers of wine -- from...
The Oxford Companion to Wine by Jancis Robinson $65.00
Hailed by Frank J. Prial in The New York Times as "a required reference for anyone who is serious about wine," and by Anthony Dias Blue as "one of the definitive reference books on the subject," The Oxford Companion to Wine won every major wine book award, including the Julia Child and the James Beard awards. Now, Jancis Robinson has completely revised this masterpiece, adding over 500 new...
The Billionaire's Vinegar: The Mystery of the World's Most Expensive Bottle of Wine by Broadway $14.95
It was the most expensive bottle of wine ever sold.In 1985, at a heated auction by Christie’s of London, a 1787 bottle of Château Lafite Bordeaux—one of a cache of bottles unearthed in a bricked-up Paris cellar and supposedly owned by Thomas Jefferson—went for $156,000 to a member of the Forbes family. The discoverer of the bottle was pop-band manager turned wine collector Hardy...
Great Wine Made Simple: Straight Talk from a Master Sommelier by Clarkson Potter $28.99
From “one of the wine world’s most popular voices” (USA Today), a newly updated edition of her by-now classic introduction to wine, GREAT WINE MADE SIMPLE: Straight Talk from a Master Sommelier, reflects up-to-the minute wine trends, including the burgeoning popularity of the Shiraz grape, new flavor maps, and much, much more.First published in 2000, Great Wine Made Simple established...
Vino Italiano: The Regional Wines of Italy by Clarkson Potter $21.95
At one time, Italian wines conjured images of cheap Chianti in straw-wrapped bottles. More recently, expensive “Super Tuscans” have been the rage. But between these extremes lay a bounty of delicious, moderately priced wines that belong in every wine drinker’s repertoire.Vino Italiano is the only comprehensive and authoritative American guide to the wines of Italy. It surveys the...
The Wild Vine: A Forgotten Grape and the Untold Story of American Wine by Clarkson Potter $25.00
A rich romp through untold American history featuring fabulous characters, The Wild Vine is the tale of a little-known American grape that rocked the fine-wine world of the nineteenth century and is poised to do so again today.Author Todd Kliman sets out on an epic quest to unravel the mystery behind Norton, a grape used to make a Missouri wine that claimed a prestigious gold medal at an...
Salut! 2012 Wall (calendar) by Buyenlarge $13.99
Much like fashion, the wine industry, in particular, and its followers indulge in all its glamour and refinement. Add to the mix the art and style of anything retro - and you have the perfect recipe for a calendar theme. Engaging and colorful, Salut! presents a calendar collection of vintage posters. Wine lovers, spirits lovers, and art lovers alike, will toast with cheer in celebrating the...
Back Lane Wineries of Napa by Paul Hawley $19.95
Back Lane Wineries of Napa is a guide to wineries where you can find excellent handcrafted wines made by on-site proprietors, often with only local distribution and limited production, places where wine tasting gets down-to-earth—no one needs to show off how developed his or her palate is. These are often also where sustainable and organic viticulture is being pioneered. Above all, these are...
Oz Clarke's Bordeaux: The Wines, the Vineyards, the Winemakers by Harcourt $35.00
Bordeaux has always been the center of attention in the wine world, with some of the greatest wines, the most historic châteaux, and the highest level of glamour and prestige. And, despite increasing competition from new classic wine areas around the world, it still accounts for more than 90 percent of global wine futures and auction markets.In his trademark A-to-Z format, Oz profiles more than...
Grandi Vini: An Opinionated Tour of Italy's 89 Finest Wines by Clarkson Potter $24.99
Travel through the Italian countryside with Joseph Bastianich in search of the country’s eighty-nine finest wines. Joseph Bastianich is steeped in Italian wines like no one else. Not only is he the co-owner, with Mario Batali, of some of America’s premier Italian restaurants, but he also produces wine on four separate estates—three in Italy—and is responsible for bringing Eataly, the...