The Two-Lane Gourmet is the first wine-and-cuisine guide to sample top estate vineyards, intriguing inns, and intimate dining in all three West Coast states, from Southern California to Washington.Come along with bestselling author Tom Snyder on a delightful tour of more than two thousand miles of breathtaking wine country roads to enjoy hundreds of handcrafted [...]

Myth: Beer is lower in carbohydrates than vodka or tequila. Fact: 1 ounce of tequila has less than 1 carb, and certain vodkas have 0 carbs. Myth: Drinking alcohol on a low-carb diet is a no-no. Fact: The Low-Carb Bartender provides carb-smart choices so you can enjoy a drink without stalling your weight loss. Have [...]

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Wine flavor chemistry is a complex and diverse field that ranges from the potently aromatic pyrazines to the complex polymeric tannins. Modern chemistry is now opening some doors to the mysteries of wine flavor, and this unique monograph is dedicated to current research developments. The book starts with the Riesling terpenes, which responsible for floral [...]

A brand-new, unique, and delicious approach to a relatively unexplored subject: matching sweet wines with desserts. This tasty pairing can become the most indulgent point of any meal, thanks to the rich, complex aromas and flavors of a dessert wine combined with a heavenly, lovingly crafted dessert. Here are more than 60 delightful dessert recipes [...]

Fat Bastard Chardonnay, Lazy Lizard Shiraz, White Trash White. These three wines—and more than 100 others—can be found in Marilyn Merlot and the Naked Grape, a celebration of the oddest wines in the world. Some have strange names, like Cat’s Pee on a Gooseberry Bush. Others have bizarre artwork, like the Magritte-inspired UFO invasion. Still [...]

Wine tourism is a rapidly growing field of industry and academic interest with changes in the consumer markets in recent years, showing an enormous interest in ‘experiential’ travel. Wine Tourism Around the World is therefore an invaluable text for both students and practitioners alike and provides: * The first comprehensive introduction to wine tourism from [...]

The Vikings called North America “Vinland,” the land of wine. Giovanni de Verrazzano, the Italian explorer who first described the grapes of the New World, was sure that “they would yield excellent wines.” And when the English settlers found grapes growing so thickly that they covered the ground down to the very seashore, they concluded [...]

Customer Review: What the Bible actually says about Wine! Excellent book! Ever wonder why some preachers say alcohol is sinful and preach so forcefully against it? Why do they skip verses when wine or alcohol is mentioned positively in the Bible? Why not read all the verses in the context of the passage? Answer: They [...]

Each book in this bestselling series, edited by Hugh Johnson, the world’s foremost wine writer, offers a comprehensive and inspirational guide to traveling in one of the world’s top wine regions. Evocative descriptions of wine routes are accompanied by detailed maps showing the route and surrounding vineyards. Each title also includes the author’s recommendations for [...]