Books – Wine Hardware https://winehardware.com Custom Wine Cellars, Wine Racks & Accessories Sun, 04 Feb 2024 05:34:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://winehardware.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-cropped-wine-hardware-site-icon-1-32x32.png Books – Wine Hardware https://winehardware.com 32 32 218714217 Lineage: Life and Love and Six Generations in California Wine https://winehardware.com/product/lineage-life-and-love-and-six-generations-in-california-wine/ https://winehardware.com/product/lineage-life-and-love-and-six-generations-in-california-wine/#respond Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:08:37 +0000 http://winehardware-com.us.stackstaging.com/?post_type=product&p=8860 Winemaker Steven Kent Mirassou has brought forth a jewel of a book, one that will have a unique place in the literature of American wine.

 

]]> https://winehardware.com/product/lineage-life-and-love-and-six-generations-in-california-wine/feed/ 0 8860 Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine https://winehardware.com/product/8445/ https://winehardware.com/product/8445/#respond Wed, 10 Mar 2021 04:52:26 +0000 http://winehardware-com.us.stackstaging.com/?post_type=product&p=8445 https://winehardware.com/product/8445/feed/ 0 8445 My Drunk Kitchen Holidays: How to Savor and Celebrate the Year: A Cookbook by Hannah Hart https://winehardware.com/product/my-drunk-kitchen-holidays-how-to-savor-and-celebrate-the-year-a-cookbook-by-hannah-hart/ https://winehardware.com/product/my-drunk-kitchen-holidays-how-to-savor-and-celebrate-the-year-a-cookbook-by-hannah-hart/#respond Sun, 06 Dec 2020 02:20:34 +0000 http://winehardware-com.us.stackstaging.com/?post_type=product&p=8160 New York Times bestselling author and Food Network star Hannah Hart is back with her biggest book ever: a humorous holiday cookbook celebrating year-round festivities with food, drink, and friends. In a world where everyone is looking for some good news and something to celebrate, Hannah Hart is there with almost fifty ideas, arranged into twelve months of themes and recipes for how to celebrate with family and friends.]]> A collection of recipes, activities, and suggestions about hilarious and joyous ways to celebrate with family, friends, pets, and your entire community, My Drunk Kitchen Holidays! will commemorate holidays from Valentine’s Day to Graduation, Pride Month and International Left-Handers’ Day (really!). The book will culminate with the fall holidays that get much deserved attention: recipes for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and a celebration of Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Christmas that is festive, inclusive, and incredibly hilarious.

]]> https://winehardware.com/product/my-drunk-kitchen-holidays-how-to-savor-and-celebrate-the-year-a-cookbook-by-hannah-hart/feed/ 0 8160 Parker’s Wine Bargains: The World’s Best Wine Values Under $25 https://winehardware.com/product/parker-s-wine-bargains-the-world-s-best-wine-values-under-25/ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 http://winehardware.test/product/parker-s-wine-bargains-the-world-s-best-wine-values-under-25/ Yes, you can buy world-class wine on a budget. With Parker’s Wine Bargains, America’s most influential wine critic offers a guide to the world’s best wines priced at $25 or less.

Robert M. Parker, Jr., earned his international reputation and unprecedented influence as a dedicated consumer advocate — if a wine isn’t worth the money, he says so, regardless of the wine’s pedigree. In Parker’s Wine Bargains, for the first time he and his Wine Advocate team offer budget-minded wine buyers a handy guide to low-priced wines for both everyday drinking and special occasions.

Organized by country, the book lists more than 1,500 quality wine producers, as well as abbreviated tasting notes for more than 3,000 of the best value wines. The book includes significant contributions from Wine Advocate reviewers David Schildknecht, Antonio Galloni, Dr. Jay Miller, Mark Squires, and Neal Martin. Chapters include an overview of each country’s wine-producing regions, highlight up-and-coming or underappreciated regions, and detail when wines can be consumed. Also featuring a vintage guide and lists such as “the best of the best,” Parker’s Wine Bargains is an accessible guide from the expert theNew York Times deems “the critic who matters most.”

Editorial Reviews

Being budget-minded in today’s wine market presents some real challenges. On one hand, a weak dollar and continued demand for wine tend to inflate prices; on the other, recession and overleveraged wineries depress prices. All of this makes for a volatile marketplace, and prices may change rapidly at the retail level. For Parker, a bargain wine is one that sells for less than $25. His main objective here is to recommend specific bottles from each listed region, but his influential, if controversial, 100-point rating system is notably absent. Within each country or region, Parker lists bargain wines by producer, describing each wine’s salient characteristics and giving an approximate price range. Indexes further assist in finding one’s way around this extensive catalog. Parker’s undisputed status as the preeminent wine critic gives cachet to any listing he produces, and his imprimatur represents a reliable standard for the consumer. –Mark Knoblauch

About the Author

Robert M. Parker, Jr., has been the author and publisher of The Wine Advocate for more than twenty-five years. He has won countless awards, including two of France’s highest presidential honors: in 1993, President Francois Mitterrand pronounced him a Chevalier dans l’Ordre National du Merite. In 1999, President Jacques Chirac signed a decree appointing Parker a Chevalier dans L’Ordre de la Legion d’Honneur, and in 2005, elevated his title to Officier. He is the author of many books about wine, includingBordeaux, Burgundy, The Wines of the Rhône Valley, and Parker’s Wine Buyer’s Guide. Visit the author online at www.eRobertParker.com.

Product Specifications

  • Hardcover: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster; Original edition (November 3, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1439101906
  • ISBN-13: 978-1439101902
  • Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.3 x 8.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
]]> 903 Napa Stories Wine Journal https://winehardware.com/product/napa-stories-wine-journal/ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 http://winehardware.test/product/napa-stories-wine-journal/ Companion journal to the book Napa Stories: Profiles, Reflections & Recipes from the Napa Valley (see pages 2-3)– Illustrated tabs divide sections into Tasting and Cellar Notes for red, white, and rose wines– Includes glossary of key wine terms and resource lists of best wine shops and Web sites– Built-in pocket provides safe keeping for favorite wine bottle labels and business cards.

Product Specifications

  • Hardcover: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang (September 15, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1584791314
  • ISBN-13: 978-1584791317
  • Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
]]> 904 Hospices De Beaune: The Saga of a Winemaking Hospital https://winehardware.com/product/hospices-de-beaune-the-saga-of-a-winemaking-hospital/ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 http://winehardware.test/product/hospices-de-beaune-the-saga-of-a-winemaking-hospital/ On the third Sunday of every November, the famous Hospices de Beaune perform their annual, 150-year-old act of altruism: the hospital puts its wines up for sale in the world’s oldest charity auction. These cuvées capture the attention of an entire profession and the passion of those who taste them. A new page in the chronicle of this unusual winemaking hospital is written each year, with each new vintage, and fascinates the entire world. Laurent Gotti reveals all the aspects of this extraordinary saga: its centuries of rich history, its vineyards, and its vignerons who, over time, allow the development of each vintage.

About the Author

Laurent Gotti is a wine enthusiast.

Product Specifications

  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Board and Bench Publishing; Beaux livres edition (July 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 2351560493
  • ISBN-13: 978-2351560495
  • Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 9.5 x 11.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.4 pound
]]> 889 Marilyn Merlot and the Naked Grape https://winehardware.com/product/marilyn-merlot-and-the-naked-grape/ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 http://winehardware.test/product/marilyn-merlot-and-the-naked-grape/ A Peculiar Collection of Uncommon Wines

Within these pages are more than 100 of the oddest wines ever produced. Some have unusual names, like Fat Bastard Chardonnay and Lazy Lizard Shiraz. Others feature curious artwork of singing frogs and UFO invasions. Still others boast unique production features, such as Braille typography, heat-sensitive ink, and lenticular art.

Along with full-color reproductions of the original labels, author Peter F. May shares stories about the origins of the wines and provides helpful tasting notes. Readers will learn about unusual vineyards (like Cleavage Creek, which donates its proceeds to breast cancer research) as well as the most innovative artists working in the wine label medium. Finally, there’s an appendix of resources that will help you locate these wines—so you can savor them yourself.

About the Author

Peter F. May writes and lectures about wine.  He is the creator of www.winelabels.org, a Web site devoted to unusual wines from around the world. He has judged the Veritas and Pinotage Top 10 competitions in South Africa and the International Wine Challenge in England, but his favorite way to enjoy wine is with friends over dinner. He lives in England.

Product Specifications

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Quirk Books (April 1, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1594740992
  • ISBN-13: 978-1594740992
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.6 x 6.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pound
]]> 905 Calvados: The Spirit of Normandy https://winehardware.com/product/calvados-the-spirit-of-normandy/ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 http://winehardware.test/product/calvados-the-spirit-of-normandy/ Calvados, the incomparable pear and apple-based brandy from Normandy, France, has a history dating back nearly 500 years. While not as well-known as Cognac or Armagnac, Calvados holds a dear place in the hearts of many spirits lovers. In this comprehensive study, famed spirits writer and author Charles Neal, takes the reader on a back road voyage throughout northern France, from mount Saint Michel to Rouen to Omaha beach and the small, hidden hamlets of the Orne. The history of the region and its distinctiveness in France are fully defined and all of the factors that go into making quality Calvados are explained, from the various soil types, apple and pear varieties, and cider production to its distillation and aging in barrel. Complete with biographies and reviews of more than 200 producers and illustrated with lush, evocative photography of the Norman countryside, Calvados is an indispensable guide for the serious spirits connoisseur and nectar for Francophile souls.

Editorial Reviews

Calvados is an astounding 700-page stroll through the history and culture of Normandy and Calvados producers, through orchards and cellars, down to seemingly esoteric details, like what a producer might have scribbled in chalk on a typical barrel. Mr. Neal looks at the multitude of different apples, from sweet to acidic, that might go into a producer s blend. –Eric Asimov, New York Times (Nov. 2, 2011)

About the Author

Charles Neal is a leading importer of French spirits and is the author of Armagnac: The Definitive Guide to France’s Premier Brandy and has contributed to The Art of Eatingand The International Wine Cellar.

Product Specifications

  • Hardcover: 766 pages
  • Publisher: Board and Bench Publishing (November 1, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 061544640X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0615446400
  • Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 7.2 x 8.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
]]> 890 Château Margaux https://winehardware.com/product/chateau-margaux/ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 http://winehardware.test/product/chateau-margaux/ In the only book dedicated to this prestigious Bordeaux wine, Faith leads the reader on a tour through the sumptuous neo-classical Chéteau Margaux estate. Beginning with a description of the dramatic history that defines the estate, and the fortuitous geology and geography that define the wine, Jean Dethier describes the magical atmosphere of the chéteau; three celebrated wine and food experts-George Lepré, Markus Del Monego, and Shinya Tasaki-offer critical insight on the best combinations of fine food with Chéteau Margaux’s wines. The final section offers a useful chronology and assessment of the vintages from 1771 to the present.

About the Author

Nicholas Faith worked as a journalist at The Economist and the Sunday Times. He has been awarded the André Simon prize for the Best Book of the Year on wine and spirits and the Wine Magazine Award in 1986. Jean Dethier is an architect who has organized numerous exhibitions at the Centre Georges Pompidou. George Lepré is a renowned wine taster and Director of Quality at the Savour Club. Markus Del Monego has published many books on wine and water tastings. In 1998 he was voted best wine taster in the world. Shinya Tasaki was voted best wine taster in the world in 1995. He attended the Académie du Vin in Paris and now lives and works in Tokyo.

Product Specifications

  • Hardcover: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Flammarion (January 17, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 2080304984
  • ISBN-13: 978-2080304988
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 0.8 x 11.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
]]> 891 Rum https://winehardware.com/product/rum/ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 http://winehardware.test/product/rum/ Rum is one of the world’s oldest and bestselling spirits, often misunderstood, steeped in tradition, and with a colorful though not always honorable past. This is the first comprehensive, illustrated book to cover rum’s history, production, and full range of flavors. The pure rums are detailed by their island or country of origin with an explanation of the climatic differences and productions methods that provides each with unique character. A guide to tasting and evaluating the full range of rums by style and class is provided along with a section on spiced and blended rums and how they are made and marketed. The book concludes with a directory of 180 of the world’s most notable rums complete with statistics, tasting notes, label photos, and a rating from one to five stars. Beverage managers and bartenders, both professional and at home, will find this an essential buying guide and very entertaining reading.

Editorial Reviews

This is a most attractively produced illustrated book about one of the world’s oldest spirits. The first rum may have been enjoyed some 2,500 years ago, but the modern drink began with moonshine fermented by Iberian New World settlers and later by the other Europeans when they established their Caribbean colonies. Perhaps the most popular rum comes from Cuba, where humidity levels are responsible for the sweetest sugar cane, and where in 1878 Don Facunado Bacardi imported the first still and created his famous brand. Dave Broom examines the colourful history of rum and explains production techniques from around the world. He also offers a directory of more than 200 rums with tasting notes and ratings.

About the Author

Dave Broom is an award-winning spirits writer, a regular contributor to the Saturday Telegraph and the BBC’s Good Food, and is a host on UK Food television.

Product Specifications

  • Hardcover: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Wine Appreciation Guild (October 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1891267620
  • ISBN-13: 978-1891267628
  • Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 9.8 x 11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
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