As the global wine industry reinvents itself for twenty first–century palates, Washington is poised to become as important and influential as California on the world stage. National and international attention has brought interest in the state’s wines to an all-time high. Yet, in just the past few years, a tidal wave of change has rolled over the state’s wine industry. To keep wine enthusiasts thoroughly up to date, Paul Gregutt has now completely revised and expanded his critically acclai...

When Emma Corsi's best friend Jack Russo decides to expand Ristorante Massimo into a luxury restaurant and hotel, someone sabotages half a million dollars of his best French wine. Was it environmentalists worried about Blissburg's development run amuck, the 98% worried about affordable housing, the French worried about the competition, or a disgruntled architect worried about a project gone south?Emma Corsi needs to solve the mystery fast to save Jack's reputation and their budding...

A lively and informative guide to a year of wine enjoyment and appreciation from acclaimed wine expert and blogger Tyler Colman, a.k.a. "Dr. Vino."In A Year of Wine, award-winning educator Tyler "Dr. Vino" Colman, whose wine blog was hailed by Food & Wine magazine as "one of the seven best," views winter, spring, summer, and fall through the glass of his favorite impact-resistant stemware, pairing each month with its perfect ports, Pinots, and bub...

Whisky is the world’s favourite spirit and is enjoying booming sales, especially in the USA and Asia, yet too often it’s shrouded in mystery, myth and complex- sounding terminology. This authoritative beginner’s guide cuts straight through all of this, with simple advice on how to seek out and enjoy the immense diversity of flavours and styles on offer.The eBook covers not just famous Highland malts, Irish pot still whiskeys and American bourbons, but also whiskies from South East ...

This in-depth tour of the French winemaking regions illustrates how the soil, underlying bedrock, and microclimate shape the personality of a wine.France has long been the world's greatest wine-producing country. Its various regions each offer unique tasting experiences, from the spice of Bordeaux to the berry notes of the Loire Valley. In Land and Wine, geologist Charles Frankel guides readers through these and ten other regions, including Alsace, Burgundy...

Follow a true legend, Pete De Villiers, as he leads you through the complex world of wine....Learn the following....Becoming Familiar with Wine.Choosing a Dessert Wine.Choosing a High Quality Wine.Choosing a Wine with Dinner.Cooking with Wine.Do Wine Glasses Matter?Does Price Define Quality in Wine?Following the Wine Serving Rules.Fruit and Specialty Wines.Have You Tried Local Wines?How to Choose a Red Wi...

From award-winning booze correspondent Henry Jeffreys comes this rich and full-bodied history of Britain and the Empire, told through the improbable but true stories of how the world's favourite alcoholic drinks came to be.Empire of Booze traces the impact of alcohol on British culture and society, from madeira and India Pale Ale being created to withstand the long, hot journeys to overseas territories to why whisky became the favoured choice for weary emp...

Ring in the season with some Holiday Cheer! This Essential Guide to Seasonal Favorites is brimming with everything you need to make the holidays go down smooth. From equipment and bartending tips to recipes for all manner of luscious holiday drinks, this book inspires you to enjoy the good life during the most wonderful time of the year. Revel in the spirits of the season!

Grab your bow tie and a rocks glass, because we're talking all about one of the most classic - and classy - spirits. Whether you like bourbon, scotch or rye, whiskey's diverse and complex taste will be your new go-to drink for parties, gatherings, or evenings in your study with a roaring fire. Whiskey can be an intimidating drink to the uninitiated. Most folks may not be able to drink it straight. We've got you covered. The Cocktail Whisperer, Warren Bobrow, author of ...

An authoritative and inspirational winetasting course, from one of the world's leading wine educators.'Explains the mechanics of taste and tasting better than any book I've seen.' - Richard Ehrlich, Independent on SundayLearn how to taste wine, with one of the world's leading wine educators.This book offers a particularly clear and precise means of teaching yourself how to taste and how to get more out of your wine, whatever your level. All...

Discover the origin of the "Moscow Mule" and the benefits of drinking from a copper mug. Copper holds health benefits that can be life changing when implemented into day to day life. People around the world, including Oprah Winfrey, are reaping the benefits of copper while enjoying this cocktail and many other varieties that share the same beneficial health rewards.The Moscow Mule was dubbed Oprah's favorite holiday drink and copper mugs topped her holiday shopping list for friends...

More than 40 vintners from across America and around the world reveal their winemaking secrets in this collection of fascinating interviews.In The Winemaker's Hand, professional winemakers from Napa Valley to the Finger Lakes and from Chile to Italy share their personal approach to the ancient—yet constantly evolving—craft of winemaking. In candid discussions, they reveal how a combination of talent, passion, and experience shape the outcome of their indiv...