This warmhearted but clear-eyed memoir by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist J.R. Moehringer spotlights the somewhat unorthodox location that served as his refuge in childhood and early adulthood. After Moehringer's mother left his abusive, alcoholic DJ father, the two lived with his grandparents in Manhasset, Long Island. As his grandfather was ...
Told for the first time by the only reporter present, this is the full story of the mythic Paris Tasting of 1976--a blind tasting where a panel of esteemed French judges shocked the industry by choosing unknown California wines over France's best.
Written by the world's most authoritative wine duo, the unparalleled clarity and detail of the maps remain core to the Atlas. Each of the 200 maps has been thoroughly researched and updated. Reflecting the happenings over the last six years in the world of wine, the pages devoted to the New World show a lot of changes. New additions include: ...
Wine enthusiasts and novices, raise your glasses! The No. 1 wine book has been extensively updated! If you're a connoisseur, "Wine For Dummies", fourth edition will get you up to speed on what's in and show you how to take your hobby to the next level. If you're new to the world of wine, it will clue you in on what you've been missing and show you ...
In 1985, a nearly 200-year-old bottle of wine rumored to have once been owned by Thomas Jefferson sold at auction for $150,000. The subsequent brouhaha over the cache's authenticity takes Wallace on a journey into the mirage-like world of rare wines.
The young wine writer Jancis Robinson provides guidance for anyone who wishes to become informed about wine, beginning with the necessity of tasting it, and going on to define grape varieties, recommend affordable wines, and pair wine with food.
"Discover the art of cocktail making with this easy-to-read guide." Anthony Foglio, President & CEO Skyy Spirits Discover dozens of hip and classy martini recipes Everything you need to shake, stir, and serve like a pro Want to make a perfect martini or the consummate cosmopolitan? From classic drinks to todays coolest cocktails, this ...
Written by a vintner and science editor with twenty-five years experience, "The Way to Make Wine" is the most readable and reliable handbook among the many winemaking guides. In engaging conversational prose, Sheridan Warrick shows that making your own wine is not only easy, but also fun. Geared to everyday wine lovers who want to drink well, save ...
THE WINE BIBLE is like a lively course from an expert teacher, grounded deeply in the fundamentals and enriched with passionate opinions, asides, tips, anecdotes, definitions, glossaries, illustrations, maps, photos, charts, and wine labels - everything, in fact, but the actual bottle of wine itself. Beginning with the basics of mastering wine - ...
A glass of wine can be delicious, but when it is paired with the right dish, it can resonate in a magnificent way. This gorgeous cookbook lets any cook plan a meal in perfect concert with a favourite or special wine.'
A guide to all aspects of wine appreciation, the wine trade, and wine-making. Recognizes wine in its many roles--as a commercial commodity, as a work of art, and as a source of pleasure.
"Windows on the World Complete Wine Course" is simply the bestselling wine book in the United States - it's a classic. This new edition contains an additional 16 wonderful pages, including a featured supplement about the olfactory system and how it deepens our enjoyment of wine. Written in a question-and-answer format, the section is co-authored ...
The newest and ninth edition to the bestselling "Bartenders' Black Book" franchise has an added 143 brand-new recipes that have poured forth from the minds of bartenders, professional and layperson, around the world over the last two years. That brings the total beverage count to 3,000...more than double that of any other drink guide. New to the ...
Good winemaking need not be complex. The authors draw on their decades of experience to show how the latest ingredients, equipment, recipes and techniques can result in delicious and inexpensive white, red, rose, sparkling, and dessert wines, as well as liqueurs. Illustrated.
Turn to Grossman's Guide to Wines, Beers, and Spirits for quick answers to your questions about any alcoholic beverage and for insights into the history and origins of liquor. Whether you're looking for technical advice or interesting conversation pieces, this resource is sure to meet all of your needs.
This collection of recipes focuses on seasonal produce and low-meat cooking. Readers are shown how to incorporate the appropriate wines for all of the recipes in this collection. Recipes include Roasted Potato, Beet, and Onion Salad; Fresh Pea Soup with Tarragon; Breast of Chicken with Leeks and Lime on Zucchini "Spaghetti;" Grilled Veal Chops ...
Expert home vintner Terry Garey reveals how fun, easy and inexpensive it is to make wine at home. Any reader who can follow a basic recipe can make great-tasting table wines that will delight dinner guests, including a raisin wine that goes down like sherry, raspberry and apricot wines that deliciously lend themselves to desserts, and more. ...
Robert M. Parker, Jr., is one of the most respected and formidable names in the world of wine. This sixth edition of his famous guide contains 1600-plus pages and rates nearly 8000 wines from all over the world, including advice on buying, storing, and serving. He also writes about the producers and distributers of wine, and his view is not always ...
The first edition of this popular wine reference was hailed by the "Vancouver Sun" as "the best new wine book in more than a decade." "The New Wine Lover's Companion" has been completely rewritten and updated to make it even better.
A New York City restaurateur from a prominent foodie family teams up with a wine writer to produce a book about Italian wines that includes not only sensible information on buying and drinking wine, but also recipes designed to be paired with the wines discussed.
The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia The essential insider's guide to every major wine-growing region in the world, this book offers dozens of helpful Top 10 lists covering a broad range of topics, including Best-Value Producers, Greatest-Quality Wines, and Most Exciting or Unusual Finds. The book is a must for every wine serious enthusiast who wants ...
Deeming himself 'the wine guy for the average Joe,' Vaynerchuk avoids the pomposity of traditional educators. Unlike wine guides that lack animation and lecture rather than inspire, "101 Wines" shows you how to develop the necessary go-drink-wine attitude. Vaynerchuk encourages you to trust your own palate - stressing that your love of a certain ...
Never before has there been such a richly illustrated, thorough, and entertaining celebration of the history of making fine distilled spirits. Take a trip through moonshining's past, then get in on the fun with how-to instructions, learn how to build a still, basic distilling techniques, and dozens of recipes, all adapted for the beginner. ...
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