Natural wine, no drama
£25.00Discover the world of natural wine? without all the drama. Honey Spencer is determined to help everyone understand and enjoy all that each unique glass has to offer.
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Corker
£16.99So much of what we drink and how we drink it is rooted in occasion. What bottle do you buy the first time you meet the in-laws? What do you order on a date that’s going well? If it’s not going well? What should you drink on a plane? Pairing sage advice with Hannah’s signature tongue-in-cheek humour, this is a deeply unserious wine book that celebrates the joy of everyday drinking. ‘Corker’ is a guide for wine novices staring nonplussed at supermarket shelf, as well as wine lovers who might already know their Chablis from their Chenin, but still need some inspiration when picking the best bottle for their budget and the occasion.
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The Wine List
£20.00A one-of-a-kind exploration of the relationship between culture, politics, history, and wine.
Vintage refers to the year grapes are harvested, and that vintage holds meaning. You can look up the weather in any almanac, but some stories are known only to insiders–until now. In this wine book Grant Reynolds, award-winning sommelier, deciphers these signatures to reveal the impact of marketing and mentorship, technology and trends, and influencers old and new. Beginning in the late eighteenth century with a tale about Thomas Jefferson’s secret White House stash and spanning over a quarter of a millennium to social media’s effect on chenin blanc’s popularity, The Wine List explores both the chemistry and sociology that have made vintages taste a certain way, fetch a certain price, or go extinct altogether. Featuring sidebars on topics like the taste of climate ch
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Vines in a cold climate
£16.99The definitive story of the extraordinary and surprising success of English wine – and the people who transformed our reputation on the global stage from that of a joke to world-class in 30 years. From an amateur affair made by retirees to a multi-million-pound industry with quality to rival Champagne, the rise of English wine has been one of the more unexpected wine stories of the past 30 years. In this illuminating and accessible account, award-winning drinks writer Henry Jeffreys takes you behind the scenes of the English wine revolution. It’s a story about changing climate and technology but most of all it’s about men and women with vision, determination and more than a little bloody-mindedness.
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Wine Club
£21.99Like a book club, but better, this approachable guide breaks down the basics of wine in a month-by-month format for a year’s worth of sips and wine-party inspiration. Learning about wine should be fun and is easy to do, if you have a few key things: wine (of course), an opener, a few friends, and this book. That’s your Wine Club! Each month, discover the key elements of a specific style of wine or varietal, from Cabernet Sauvignon in January to Bubbly in December, including taste-testing tips, history, and tasty throw-together or make-ahead bites that pair beautifully with whatever you’re pouring. So, uncork (or twist the top off of) a bottle, pour yourself a glass, and join us in the best club of all: The Wine Club !
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New French Wine [Two-Book Boxed Set], The
£112.00The first definitive guide to more than 400 contemporary French wines and producers in a deluxe two-book package, from a two-time James Beard Award winner.
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Wine trails
£19.99The second edition of Lonely Planet’s Wine Trails features 52 weekend-long guided itineraries through the world’s most exciting wine regions. Discover both popular and lesser-known wineries to visit, the best places to stay, where to eat and local festivals and celebrations.
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Halliday Wine Companion 2023
£20.00When you think of Australian wine, you think of James Halliday. For almost 40 years, the legendary winemaker and critic has been the most trusted name in the industry, and his celebrated wine companion is the final word in what to drink now. This bestselling annual sets the benchmark for winemakers, collectors and wine lovers alike, and the 2023 edition has been revised and updated over 760 pages, featuring all new scores, notes, wineries and the latest information on ‘exceptional’, ‘outstanding’ and ‘highly recommended’ wines.
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Wine Uncorked
£16.99Fred Sirieix demystifies the world of wine, cuts through the pompous old rules, and equips you with the knowledge you need to make your own confident, informed choicesHow to select wine for its taste, not its packaging or its price. Knowing the difference between all those bottles on the supermarket shelves will double the pleasure you get from a glass of wine and, with Fred Sirieix as your guide, you’ll discover how to get the flavour you want. In ‘Wine Uncorked’, Fred decants a career’s worth of expertise in his own friendly and accessible style, revealing how everything from price point to percentage impacts what ends up in your glass, how to decipher a label and which glass to use.
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The Little Book of Champagne
£5.99A history of the drink from its early years to the present day and an examination of what makes Champagne so special. There are also fun facts, quotes and sayings relating to Champagne’s unique position in popular culture.
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Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2023
£14.99A reference book for everyone who buys wine – in shops, restaurants, or on the Internet. It provides clear succinct facts and commentary on the wines, growers and wine regions of the whole world.