Wine & Winemaking Books - Page 23

Michelin Red Guide 2008 San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country (Michelin Red Guides)

Amazon Price: $12.71 List Price: $16.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Mobil Travel Guide Amazon Marketplace: 52 new & used starting at $6.95

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Spirits
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Wine -> Wine & Winemaking
Subjects -> Travel -> Reference & Tips -> Food & Lodging -> Dining

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Michelin is the best single guide to Bay Area dining 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful.

This is a great book for checking out many Bay Area restaurants and geographical areas like the wine country. The restaurant synopses are very accurate and the ratings are quite fair, if tough. For example, two-star Aqua was our best dining experience this summer during a three month stay in SF, eating out almost every night. And Perbacco was our favorite new place, and got an excellent marking from Michelin.
I read and trust Michael Bauer, and we've got Patricia Untermann's excellent Food Lovers Guide to SF, but for having one book, I would take Michelin.

Editorial Review:

Experience the best of San Francisco and the Wine country with the choices of the Michelin expert inspectors new for 2009. Also experience the detailed color maps of neighborhoods, city or region highlighting the location of restaurants and hotels. The Bib Gourmand $40 and under category and Where to Eat section for less than $25 indicates restaurants of good value and quality while on a budget. This guide is a true find for San Francisco visitors and natives alike!

I'll Drink to That: Beaujolais and the French Peasant Who Made It the World's Most Popular Wine

Rudolph Chelminski

Amazon Price: $14.17 List Price: $27.50 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Gotham Amazon Marketplace: 65 new & used starting at $2.13

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Biographies & Memoirs -> Professionals & Academics -> Business
Subjects -> Business & Investing -> Economics -> Agricultural
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Spirits

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

The remarkable saga of the wine and people of Beaujolais and Georges Duboeuf, the peasant lad who brought both world recognition.

Every third week of November, wine shops around the world announce “Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé” and in a few short weeks, over seven million bottles are sold and drunk. Although often scorned by the wine world’s snob set, the annual delivery of each year’s new Beaujolais wine brings a welcome ray of sunshine to a morose November from New York to Tokyo. The surprising Cinderella tale behind the success of Beaujolais Nouveau captures not just the story of a wine but also the history of a fascinating region. At the heart of this fairy tale is the peasant wine grower named Georges Duboeuf, whose rise as the undisputed king of Beaujolais reads like a combination of suspenseful biography and luscious armchair travel.

I’ll Drink to That transports us to the unique corner of France where medieval history still echoes and where the smallholder peasants who made Beaujolais wines on their farms battled against the contempt of the entrenched Burgundy and Bordeaux establishment. With two bottles of wine in his bike’s saddlebag, young Duboeuf set out to revolutionize the stodgy wine business, becoming the richest and most famous individual wine dealer in France. But this is more than one man’s success story. As The Perfectionist used Bernard Loiseau to tell the layered history of French haute cuisine, here Chelminski uses Duboeuf’s story to paint the portrait of the often endearing, sometimes maddening but always interesting inhabitants of a little-known corner of France, offering at the same time a witty, panoramic view of the history of French winemaking.

Pacific Northwest: The Ultimate Winery Guide: Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia

Christina Melander

Amazon Price: $17.21 List Price: $22.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Chronicle Books Amazon Marketplace: 53 new & used starting at $4.59

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Spirits
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Wine -> Wine & Winemaking
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Wine -> General AAS

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Misleading...Do NOt Buy This Book 1 out of 5 stars.
9 of 12 people found this review helpful.

This book is in no way an "ultimate" guide. It covers only 30 wineries in all of Oregon Washington and British Columbia. It mentions only 3 wineries within 150 miles of us and there are over a dozen. Do not buy this book if you are expecting to get a thorough and detailed discussion of Pacific Northwest Wineries.

The strong point of the book is the quality of the paper and photographs which probably accounts for the books cost.

There are many alternative books which cover wineries in the Pacific Northwest better and which cost less. Save your money and buy one or more of them.

Editorial Review:

From the beloved Ultimate Winery Guide series, we bring you the first and only illustrated guide to the wine countries of Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, a region increasingly known not only for its popularity as a tourist destination, but for its maverick winemakers and award-winning wines. Essential for the millions who tour and taste each year, the book features detailed profiles of 30 wineries, extensive resource and directory information, and over 100 gorgeous color photographs, making it equally compelling for locals and visitors.

Wine Atlas of Australia

James Halliday

Amazon Price: $29.70 List Price: $45.00 Usually ships in 24 hours By: University of California Press Amazon Marketplace: 25 new & used starting at $19.95

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Spirits
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Wine -> Wine & Winemaking
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> General AAS

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Written by one of the most respected wine critics in the world, this book is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the wine-growing regions of Australia. With his usual wit and erudition, James Halliday introduces the reader to each area with an informative overview of its distinguishing features and history, as well as the wine styles and individual wines for which that region is known. He includes contact details for many of the regions' wineries, along with profiles of the wineries' styles and signature labels. Superbly produced with more than 90 color maps and hundreds of illuminating color photos throughout, this user-friendly atlas provides everyone from the devoted connoisseur to the armchair enthusiast with a thorough understanding of why Australia is rapidly becoming one of the world's top wine regions.
Australian wines are known not only for their quality but also for their unequalled, rainbowlike spectrum of styles. With a career that spans over forty years, the author is a consummate authority on every aspect of the wine industry, from the planting and pruning of vines through the creation and marketing of the finished product. His passion for his subject is evident and his insights brilliantly demonstrate how variety, climate, terroir, and technology have combined to produce superb wines that are just beginning to make their mark on the world.
Copub: Hardie Grant Books

California Wine Country: The Most Beautiful Wineries, Vineyards, and Destinations

Randy Leffingwell

Amazon Price: $21.86 List Price: $29.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Voyageur Press Amazon Marketplace: 43 new & used starting at $2.75

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Arts & Photography -> Photography -> Collections, Catalogues & Exhibitions
Subjects -> Arts & Photography -> Museums & Collections -> Museums -> Exhibition Catalogs -> General AAS
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Spirits

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Stand at the edge of a valley in California wine country, and you’ll be welcomed by a variety of surprises for the senses. Sun-drenched grapes shimmering on the vine, hinting at the flavor that’s to come. Impressive century-old estates. A lush and pastoral landscape that invites you to explore the history and vibrancy of the region. And that’s just what you’ll do each time you open the pages of California Wine Country. From Opus One to Close Pegase, Stag’s Leap to the Rhone Rangers, trademark Zinfandels to world-class Chardonnays, California producers consistently produce some of the world’s most renowned wines. As The Wine Advocate’s Robert M. Parker Jr. states, "California is on a roll." California Wine Country opens with the history of winemaking in the state and how and why Californian wines have become famous around the world. Randy Leffingwell then guides you through the winemaking cycle and takes you on a personal tour of the state’s most breathtaking and popular wine making regions, including Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, San Francisco Bay, the Central Valley, Gold Country, Monterey Peninsula, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and more. He also provides details about the most beautiful and interesting times to visit vineyards and wineries. With his inviting lens and prose, Leffingwell captures the unique characteristics of each locale, making California Wine Country the perfect tribute to the timeless beauty of these wineries, vineyards, and destinations.

Wine With Asian Food

Patricia Guy and Edwin Soon

Amazon Price: $16.47 List Price: $24.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Tide-Mark Press Amazon Marketplace: 29 new & used starting at $10.99

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Spirits
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Wine -> Food & Wine
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Wine -> Wine & Winemaking

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

The definitive guide to pairing wine with Asian food, this book presents a systematic approach you can use to make matches with panache and confidence. The authors have distilled their research and experience into an uncomplicated method, one that will allow you to make effortless, yet informed, decisions when selecting wines to accompany your Asian meals, whether in restaurants or at home. The wine selection process reflects an understanding of the characteristics of wines and their interactions with the spectrum of Asian flavours and cooking techniques. Foods from China, India, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and the countries of Indochina are grouped into five flavour profiles, while wines - dry, sweet, sparkling, and fortified - are organised into seven style categories based on flavour, texture and body.The book also contains recipes for 50 classic Asian dishes that are widely enjoyed in restaurants, yet easily prepared at home. Understanding the ingredients of these dishes and the reasons for the authors' wine recommendations will help you use the matching mechanism with confidence. The principles outlined invite you to experiment with food and wine combinations that are not specifically mentioned here. There is real pleasure in combining wine with Asian food as you discover new aromas and flavours, both in the dish and in the glass. This is your essential companion to enjoying these new frontiers in haste. Includes a general index and a comprehensive index of wines.

The Wine Enthusiast Essential Wine Tasting Kit

Wine Enthusiast

Amazon Price: $29.16 List Price: $39.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Running Press Amazon Marketplace: 40 new & used starting at $0.99

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Spirits
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Wine -> Wine & Winemaking
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> General AAS

Editorial Review:

Complete with essential tips on buying, storing, and enjoying wine, this kit is sure to help you plan a pleasurable and entertaining evening of wine tasting and camaraderie. With this kit, you and your friends will learn how to taste wine and identify its various flavors. You will also learn wine vocabulary, and how to stock your home with your favorite bottlings. Includes The Wine Enthusiast Pocket Guide to Wine: The world of wine in a nutshell, with essential information on how to maximize enjoyment of every glass. 2 Tasting Checklist Notepads: With suggested descriptions to help you pinpoint the tastes and aromas of both red and white wines. 6 Reusable Cloth Bottle Bags 6 Reusable Bottle Stoppers 24 Color-Coded Bottle Tags Coupon for 2 free issues of Wine Enthusiast Magazine Hardcover wine journal for keeping track of the wines you love Wine label removers

Wine for Women: A Guide to Buying, Pairing, and Sharing Wine

Leslie Sbrocco

Amazon Price: $19.96 List Price: $24.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: William Morrow Cookbooks Amazon Marketplace: 101 new & used starting at $0.01

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Spirits
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Wine -> Wine & Winemaking
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Special Occasions -> General

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

"Wine is not to fear or revere, but to enjoy," says Leslie Sbrocco, wine expert. And that's exactly what she shows you how to do in Wine for Women, the first wine book written exclusively for women -- the majority of wine consumers.

In Wine for Women, Leslie Sbrocco scraps the stuffy wine-speak and deals with what women really want to know about wine. The book includes shopping guides with hundreds of recommended wines, quick ideas for wine-friendly meals, and creative tips for sharing wine with family and friends.

Organized into easy-to-manage sections, Wine for Women appeals to all levels of wine lovers. From Sauvignon Blanc to Chenin Blanc, Merlot to Malbec, and pink wines to dessert wines, Leslie Sbrocco makes her enormous knowledge of wine entertaining enough for the serious wine lover and accessible enough so any novice can feel like an expert.

Each chapter focuses on a different variety of wine, and covers what Leslie calls the big three -- how to buy, pair, and share wine. You'll learn how to make smart buying decisions in stores and restaurants. Leslie also gives you practical advice for pairing wine and food and offers insights on entertaining with wine, whether you're having an informal picnic or planning the most formal of weddings.

Confused between Chardonnay and Champagne? Think little black dress versus sequins. And Pinot Gris? Think your wine wardrobe's basic jeans. With her relaxed, friendly approach, Leslie makes it easy to understand the differences between wines and encourages women to explore and enjoy wine in their everyday lives.

Keep Wine for Women in your kitchen. Bring it into your living room. Refer to it before you hit the wine shop, or when you just want an excuse to read, relax, and have a sip of something that's really you.

Food & Wine Magazine's Wine Guide 2008 (Food & Wine Magazine's Official Wine Guide)

Jamal A. Rayyis

Amazon Price: $10.16 List Price: $11.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: American Express Publishing Amazon Marketplace: 65 new & used starting at $0.01

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Spirits
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Wine -> Buying Guides
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Wine -> Food & Wine

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

New York star chef Tom Colicchio said it best: The Food & Wine Magazine’s Wine Guide is “like having a sommelier with you” every time you choose a wine. And the new 2008 edition is the best yet! Brought to you by America’s most trusted and popular publication on the pleasures of the table, this authoritative book is now even more user-friendly than before. It features two major sections: Old World and New World, with wine-producing countries organized alphabetically in each. New York wine expert Jamal A. Rayyis rates nearly 1,500 wines from all the world’s major wine-producing regions, spanning the traditional giants—California, France, and Italy—to the exciting up-and-coming names in South America, Australia, Portugal, and Eastern Europe. Written with a minimum of “wine speak,” Rayyis’s ratings are concise, clear, and include all price ranges, with an emphasis on wines that offer the best value for the dollar. In addition, the 2008 version is loaded with special features, including an invaluable Food & Wine Pairing Chart, a Bargain Wine Finder, and a Wine Tasting Guide.

Pairing Wine and Food: A Handbook for All Cuisines

Linda Johnson-Ball

Amazon Price: $12.71 List Price: $16.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Burford Books Amazon Marketplace: 27 new & used starting at $1.24

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Baking -> General
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Baking -> General AAS
Subjects -> Cooking, Food & Wine -> Drinks & Beverages -> Spirits

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Adequate 4 out of 5 stars.
7 of 9 people found this review helpful.

The sections on pairing wines with food and pair foods with wine are good -- simple tables that make it easy to look things up. The categories are just the right size (some other books are either too broad or too detailed). However, the reasoning at how to pair without a table is only so-so. The author goes to great extent (too far?) pointing out her qualifications and experience with doing this, but is it necessary? A good one-third of the book could be dropped without noticing. I would only keep the one-third with the tables. Regardless, it is one that I will continue to refer to when I want new ideas or confirmation.

Highly Recommend 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful.

I was pleasanlty surprised by this book. I was just looking for guidelines in paring food and wine, but what I got was the most comprehensive, information on grape varieties, styles of wines, wine making, tasting guidelines, and more. The Taste of Wine section was so chock full of information, it covered more than I got from the 10 or more wine books I currently have in my library. I never knew there were so many varieties of wines! The Wine and Food section is exhaustive and a must for any foodie. I feel so much more informed on my favorite subject(s). I liked this book so much I just purchased a second copy for a friend. This book will benefit any budding oenophile or experienced wine lover, not to mention foodie. Hats of to Ms. Johnson-Bell

Editorial Review:

With its comprehensive, ready-reference lists of food and their complementary wines, Pairing Wine and Food will show you how to match the right wine to any dish.