Jul
21
2009
Wine investing is not new, it has been going on for centuries. In more recent years (the last two centuries), government tax laws on alcoholic drinks have made buying wine a little more prohibitive to the investor who wants to keep them at home in his/her private cellar. Nevertheless, as usual, the market has found [...]
Jul
19
2009
Part cookbook, part travel journal, part wine guide, To the Heart of Spain takes readers on a delightful, often irreverent “knife, fork and wine glass” journey through the regions of Spain. From the dusty backroad bars of Extremadura, to the trendy restaurants of Madrid, to the sand beach horse races of Andalusia, to the wine [...]
Jul
17
2009
The definitive book on Austrian wine–”the best-kept secret of the wine world,” according to the author. The Wines of Austria provides a complete introduction to the fine wines of Austria, which are beginning to appear on the lists of serious wine merchants. A country that produces several superb varieties, Austria is now becoming known for [...]
Jul
16
2009
“Beautiful Weddings & Events ~ California Wine Country” will help you plan perfect weddings, social and special events, wine tasting and getaways in the Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Lake region of Northern California. Hundreds of event locations for every style budget, plus those unique vineyard venues, experienced professionals and guidance to complete over twenty events [...]
Jul
15
2009
Visit the most exclusive and spectacular gardens of the California Napa Valley, where fragrant flowers, enchanting pathways, and astonishing vistas await at every turn. Gardens of the Wine Country transports you to this lovely region’s 40 most glorious private gardens. Molly Chappellet and Richard Tracy walk us through the regal grounds of Beaulieu Vineyard and [...]
Jul
14
2009
Since publication of the first edition of Wine Microbiology in 1997, the volume of new information and concepts has dramatically increased. Even with the tremendous increase in available information, a comprehensive understanding regarding the role of individual microorganisms towards wine quality as well as the impact of complicated interactions between microorganisms and processing techniques is [...]
Jul
12
2009
In this handsome and engaging book, Clive Coates, one of the world’s leading authorities on wine, gives us the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and detailed study of the wines of France ever written. Coates’s vast knowledge of his subject together with his natural gift as a storyteller make An Encyclopedia of the Wines and Domaines of [...]