Wine Books : 1740 results priced between £2.00 and £75.00

These books make a very special anniversary gift - ideal to celebrate a Silver, Ruby, Golden or Pearl wedding Anniversary. Rekindle fond memories from your wedding date, and relive the news that happened on the day. A fascinating look at how the world was, as reported in the press at the time, from key headlines stories, to advertisements, this gift will surely be treasured.

Book Title: Wines of Spain. Author: J, READ. ISBN: 571119387. Publisher: Faber and Faber Ltd. Year Published: November 22, 1982. Our Price: £7.70 GBP ($11.86 USD). Description: Book Description: The fully updated and revised Wines of Spain covers everything a wine lover needs to know about Spains wine regions and producers. For key region the book explores the characteristics and winemaking history, lists producers, wines and places of interest in an A-Z format, and features a map of the wine...

This illustrated book will help you to organize and enhance your wine collection while guiding you through the often confusing world of wine-tasting and its terminology.

About this book You don't need to know all about wine regions or how wine is made to choose wine with confidence. If you like the sound of intense, blackcurranty reds or aromatic whites, this book will tell you how to find these flavors in the wines you buy, regardless of whether the wine is labeled by grape variety or by country. Drinking wine is all about enjoyment. Oz explains how to get maximum enjoyment out of every bottle you buy, from dealing with broken corks, to learning basic tasting techniques...

The vineyards of the Côtes du Rhône wine growing region on a map covering the area on two large panels: the southern part north of Avignon and Carpentras including Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and the northern vineyards along the Rhône between Valence and Vienne. A small additional inset covers an area between these two regions around St-Julien-en-St-Alban. The panels are accompanied by lists of the Appellations indicating the colour of the wines.

The best wine and food pairings create harmony among unexpected flavors. Chardonnay, Riesling, and Merlot are classic pairing choices. The author ventures into wines new frontiers, exploring the flavors and pairing potential of thirty-six distinctive grapes from around the world, including Argentina, Spain, Italy, Greece, and France.

Home to the spicy Syrah, or Shiraz, and the floral Viognier grapes, the northern Rhone Valley is one of Frances oldest wine-growing regions. This book provides a survey of the various estates, winemakers, and their wines. It includes assessments of thousands of wines, winemakers views, vineyard maps for each appellation, and other descriptions.

Travel Adventures and Reflections on Life in Inpatient Therapy By Kirsten Phillips ISBN: 978-1-84991-746-9 Published: 2012 Pages: 272 Key Themes: novel, depression, psychiatry, humour Description Kate is leaving after close to three years in a private psychiatric hospital in Dunedin, New Zealand. Although hugely difficult, they have been the most incredible years of her life. Ready to move on, the freedom and escapism of travel appeal to Kate but she quickly discovers that while you can change your...

The Boosey Woodwind Method series The Boosey Woodwind Method is the first method to respond to the changing demands in teaching, and is designed to help make individual and group teaching easier, more integrated and more effective. It provides everything you need for teaching music through the instrument. Its unique approach develops general musical skills through a programme of quality solo and ensemble music, with additional activities and an audio CD. And because the method is based on a clear...

The Boosey Woodwind Method series The Boosey Woodwind Method is the first method to respond to the changing demands in teaching, and is designed to help make individual and group teaching easier, more integrated and more effective. It provides everything you need for teaching music through the instrument. Its unique approach develops general musical skills through a programme of quality solo and ensemble music, with additional activities and an audio CD. And because the method is based on a clear...

Great Wines Under $20 offers select wines (100 red, 100 white) from around the world and organized by type: Chardonnay, Riesling; Merlot, Shiraz, etc., with suggested food pairings. Elyse Luray writes in clear and simple language, avoiding the arcane "wine-speak" that many beginning wine buyers find intimidating. The handy and portable size makes it an essential reference, whether browsing the local wine shop or ordering online. A color-coded index provides handy icons that quickly identify food...

Relive the passion and unforgettable championship fights of the last 100 years. Read about the greatest boxers and their moments of glory from Jack Johnson's heavyweight fight in 1910 to legends of the past such as, Joe Louis, Marciano, Sugar Ray Robinson and Liston. No Boxing book would be complete without Clay/Ali, Frazer, Foreman, and of more recent years Tyson, Lewis, Holyfield and many, many more!

The original and best, Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book is the ultimate compact guide. Now in its 36th edition, it is the UK’s number one wine book for wine-lovers and professionals. It is the key reference for enthusiasts, investors and collectors and this year’s edition boasts up-to-date news on more than 6,000 wines, growers, and regions, plus invaluable vintage information from experts around the world. A new colour supplement focuses on champagne and sparkling wines, while the ‘If you like this...

Preface. 1 Chemistry to Remember. 2 Safety First. 3 What's Your Number?. 4 Berry to Bottle. 5 Vineyard to Harvest. 6 Fermentation. 7 Maturation Matters. 8 Bottling Basics. 9 Analytical Procedures. 10 Reagents.

Let's pop a cork and toast America's very best, most popular wine course, now in a revised edition with new material that wine lovers will savour. This is Kevin's 40th year in the wine business and to celebrate, he has updated all the material on vineyards in Austria, Hungary, Greece, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile and Argentina. Plus, he has completely refreshed the tasting section with flavour profiles that also discuss winemaking; created a new Best of the Best chapter and included more than...

Shortlisted for the Glenfiddich Award, this book guides the reader through the maze of wines available fron all over the world. The book's cross-references create a network of suggested tasting which aim to build confidence in the drinker and advise how to taste and what to look for in a bottle of wine. The "taste-on" sections suggest wines for the reader to try, for example, drinkers of the classic reds of St Julien are directed towards Brunello di Montalcino, while Chardonnay fans are advised to...

Lead you to the bottle that you are looking for, remind you when, where, and with whom you have discovered it, what your friends thought about it, its price, what meal you ate with it, and its aging potential

Not since the Hundred Years War have the British descended on the Dordogne in such numbers. Thankfully there is not so much rape and pillage these days and what raids there are take place in four-by-fours rather than on horseback. However, there is still booty to be plundered in the shape of pâté and confit, truffles and walnuts, not to mention the wines of the region. The 13 appellations of the Bergerac area offer a whole range of tastes from the reds of Pécharmant and Montravel to the rich pickings...

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Walking into a wine shop or perusing a restaurant's wine menu can be an overwhelming event. With many stores and upscale eateries offering more than a thousand wines to choose from, the average consumer needs a guide like Anita LaRaia. As the founder and director of The Wine School of Atlanta, Georgia, Anita has taught thousands of wine classes over the past 26 years and graduated some of the country's top wine connoisseurs. Using her unique blend of wine expertise, practical advice, and easy-to...

* The world of wine from A to Z: more than 1600 alphabetical, cross-referenced entries on wines, producers, grapes and wine regions. * Country by country index, with maps. * Index of more than 4500 of the world’s top wine producers. * Up to date vintage information. * Lists of Oz’s personal favourites. * Wine and food.

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A delightful simple French colouring book introducing young children to French numbers 1 - 10, colours and words.

T HE blurb describes Ashok Banker’s effort at retelling Valmiki’s Ramayana as one of "breathtaking imagination and brilliant storytelling" but forgets to mention that it is also a gravely fallacious attempt. If going bonkers with a widely read story is breathtaking imagination then Banker certainly deserves the highest literary prize for his sheer lunacy. And as far as ‘brilliant storytelling’ is concerned, it sorely depends on the television...

Choose to end your tour here returning to Florence, or alternatively continue for a visit to one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in the area. Complete your private tour with a traditional Tuscan Dinner in a historic village set in the hills. Weather permitting you'll dine under the stars, toasting the finest Chianti Wine.

The standard of wines made today is arguably higher than any time in the six thousand years of vinous history. The level of knowledge of producers and the ability to control the processes in wine production is also greatly improved. Authors Keith Grainger and Hazel Tattersall detail these processes, from vine to bottle, looking at key factors such as geography, winemaking techniques, the impact of decisions made upon style and quality, and problems that may be encountered. The authors are not afraid...

To survive adverse and fluctuating conditions, microorganisms possess mechanisms to recognise diverse environmental changes and mount an appropriate response. Microorganisms frequently react simultaneously to a wide variety of stresses and the various stress response systems interact with each other by a complex of global regulatory networks. Stress response systems can play an important role in the virulence of pathogenic organisms.In this book, expert authors from around the world summarise the...

Launch: The Knackered Mother's Wine Club A little film showing what went on at the London launch of The Knackered Mother's Wine Club book launch. Kindly filmed by Shoot The Company (www.shootthecompany.com) Exclusive video Log in or register to watch this exclusive video

When Eurotunnel's Le Shuttle service through the Channel Tunnel was set to open, we were commissioned to produce these two official "Le Shuttle" guides to short breaks across the Channel. Indeed, two of the most compelling motives for such a sojourn are the chance to take advantage of the undoubted and unrivalled food and drink shopping opportunities on the other side, as well as ...

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The first volume Viticulture and wine quality opens with chapters reviewing current understanding of wine aroma, colour, taste and mouthfeel. Part two focuses on the measurement of grape and wine properties. Topics covered include instrumental analysis of grape, must and wine, sensory evaluation and wine authenticity and traceability. The effects of viticulture technologies on grape composition and wine quality attributes are the subject of part three. Terroir, viticultural and vineyard management...

The Quercy Blanc - named for its white stone - is a wild and sparsely populated area of rural France, squeezed between the great wine trading port of Bordeaux and the fizzing city of the south, Toulouse. It's home to the goose and the grape, sumptuous foiegras, the mysterious black truffle and world famous Agen prunes. There are miles of walnut groves and, most important of all, acres of vines. The author introduces us to some colourful local characters, freezes from the kneecaps down whilst braving...