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A Hedonist in the Cellar: Adventures in Wine 9 reviews
Jay Mcinerney
Knopf, 2006
Education With Humor
+ All about a really good wine
+ More juicy adventures in the cellar.
+ attention wine geeks
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Wine and War: The French, the Nazis, and the Battle for France's Greatest Treasure55 reviews
Donald Kladstrup, Petie Kladstrup
Broadway, 2002
A Great Documentary
+ Community power in the face of political might
+ Alternative History
+ War and Peace it isn't - nor is it intended to be
+ Outstanding book!
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Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide 6th Edition : The Complete, Easy-to-Use Reference on Recent Vintages, Prices, and ...24 reviews
Robert M. Parker
Simon & Schuster, 2002
Classic that requires a new Update
+ THE Bible for wine people.
+ Five books in one
+ A Brilliant Wine Buying Guide
+ this book has an enormous amount of information
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Bacchus and Me: Adventures in the Wine Cellar 18 reviews
Jay Mcinerney
Vintage, 2002
Not your average Wine book
+ Wonderful
+ 'Adventures' with a grape nut.
I'll admit it I bought this collection of wine essays because I liked the title. Also, because there was a blurb in the dust jacket about French and German wine. I began reading the chapters in order of interest, not in the order in the book. After the first essay I was blown away with the ...
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Inspiring Thirst: Vintage Selections from The Kermit Lynch Wine Brochure 4 reviews
Kermit Lynch
Ten Speed Press, 2004
Great Book
+ Great Book by a Great Spokesperson for the Industry
+ An inspiration for writers and wine merchants alike!
+ Essential if you drink wine.
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The Accidental Connoisseur: An Irreverent Journey Through the Wine World23 reviews
Lawrence Osborne
North Point Press, 2005
Smart, witty look at the world of wine
+ The Accidental Connoisseur - A Travel Memoir about the Wine World - Worth a Read!
+ Smarter than he claims to be
+ Nicely done
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The Heartbreak Grape, Revised and Updated: A Journey in Search of the Perfect Pinot Noir1 review
Marq de Villiers
McArthur & Company Publishing, Ltd., 2007
Well written and a pleasure to read . . .
Here is a story well told. Marq de Villiers so enjoyed his chance encounter with a glass of Calera Pinot Noir that he found himself contemplating it throughout the evening it had been shared. He wondered if he could retrace the wine's history - from the winemaker's dream to make it up to the moment ...
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Sideways: A Novel93 reviews
Rex Pickett
St. Martin's Griffin, 2004
Still Sideways After All These Years
+ A Truly Great Novel
+ Sideways
I finally read Pickett's Sideways some years after the excitement of the movie and the Pinot Noir craze. Having spent my twenties in France, I don't really follow these California wines, especially now that I quit drinking completely.
Anyway, this book is OK, well written and quite funny. ...
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Confessions of a Wine Lover
Jancis Robinson
Viking, 1997
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Wines of the Rhone Valley: Revised and Expanded Edition 11 reviews
Robert M. Parker
Simon & Schuster, 1997
WHAT A BOOK ! Impressive tastings, writings and insights!
+ Another excellent book from Parker
+ The handy bible for Rhone wines
+ A must bring when you vist the Rhone Valley
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Burgundy: A Comprehensive Guide to the Producers, Appellations, and Wines 3 reviews
Robert M. Parker
Simon & Schuster, 1990
In Defense of Parker
I have several excellent books on Burgundy, but this is the one that I refer to most frequently. Parker is the most influential wine critic in the world and as such has become the worlds most criticized wine critic, especially as to his 100 - point rating scale. For example, both Clive Coates ...
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Wine Spectator's: California Wine (Wine Spectator)3 reviews
James Laube
Running Press, 1999
California Wine
+ Comprehensive walkthrough on California
+ Detailed Review of Californian Wine
I found this to be an outstanding book full of useful information. I loved the history of individual wineries and the people who make it work. All in all, if you love California wine and want to know more about it, this is the book for you.
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Champagne: How the World's Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times7 reviews
Don Kladstrup, Petie Kladstrup, 2005
Fascinating history of Champagne
+ An interesting angle on history
+ New Year's Eve every day
A well-written and easy-to-read story of the Champagne region and its wines. My copy of this book has been enjoyed by both drinkers and non-drinkers, but if the former you're get more out of it. Best read with a glass of cold Champagne in hand!
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California's Great Cabernets: The Wine Spectator's Ultimate Guide for Consumers, Collectors and Investors1 review
James Laube
Sterling Pub Co Inc, 1989
CALIFORNIA,S GREAT CABERNETS
Bought the book in 1992 and found into be a excellent reference for California great cabs.The book is easy to read has a good index. The wineries and wines are rated in a comprehensive manner.I have used this book to buy wines based on the authors reviews and I have tasted some great wines. I am ...
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Adventures on the Wine Route: A Wine Buyer's Tour of France18 reviews
Kermit Lynch
North Point Press, 1990
Awesome!
+ Adventures on the Wine Route
+ Every wine lover should read this book
+ Like a fine wine itself...
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Bordeaux: Revised Third Edition12 reviews
Robert M. Parker
Simon & Schuster, 1998
Bordeaux
+ The best wine book
+ The Best Bordeaux guide
+ Informative but not the Gospel
+ The only real guide to Bordeaux
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Tasting Pleasure: Confessions of a Wine Lover7 reviews
Jancis Robinson
Viking Adult, 1997
A Must For Fans of Jancis and of Wine!
I have been shocked to see Jancis Robinson's books and videos being slated by Americans. Maybe her European style and English stlye of writing aggrevates Americans. I found this book absolutely charming! (Then again, I am European!)It's not a guide to wine in itself but more a fascinating tale of ...
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The University of California/Sotheby Book of California Wine1 review
University of California Press, 1984
A book for wine collectors
There are many books on wine, so how do you choose and why would you buy this one?
Some of the books you find will be encyclopedic and this one is certainly that. Its well researched, noted and written with depth of knowledge. You will not find many like this.
You can find books that are ...
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Bordeaux: A Consumer's Guide to the World's Finest Wines11 reviews
Robert M. Parker
Simon & Schuster, 2003
Indispensable Guide
+ Bordeaux Bible
+ comprehensive
Recently I toured wineries in Bordeaux. Robert Parker's book is the indispensable guide to wineries in that region. He discusses each estate in detail and is quite frank in his reviews. He also recommended some hotels and restaurants, which proved to be excellent recommendations.
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Puligny-Montrachet: Journal of a Village in Burgundy
Simon Loftus
Owlet, 1994
The 1992 Wine Merchant of the Year describes one year in the life of a small wine-making village in Burgundy, discussing its ancient rivalries and political intrigues, its residents, and the rhythms of the agricultural year. 12,500 first printing.
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