Wine with Food by Joanna Simon Wine with Food suggests wines to serve with spicy, hot and sweet dishes, as well as the less-challenging, everyday fare. The summary charts at the back of the book are worth the price alone. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $23.80 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $22.44 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $17.50 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $25.00
Books: Wine
Wine into Words:
Wine into Words: A History and Bibliography of Wine Books in the English Language, Second Edition by James Gabler is a history and bibliography of wine books—a marvelous resource for anyone who wants to start a library. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $69.86 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $55.77 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $75 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $60.00
Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking:Uncork Your Creative Juices
Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking:Uncork Your Creative Juices Michaell J. Gelb Michael Gelb takes a mind-altering, life-changing approach to wine and the mind in this wonderful book. Drink deeply from his delightful perspective and savor life fully lived. Buy it from Amazon Canada: (CDN$ 15.68) Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: (CDN$16.50) Buy it from Amazon U.S.: (US$13.57) Buy it from Barnes & Noble: (CDN$15.39)
Windows on the World Wine Course: 2008 Edition
Windows on the World Wine Course: 2008 Edition by Kevin Zraly, Peter M. F. Sichel(Introduction) If you’re just starting to learn about wine, I recommend Windows on the World Complete Wine Course by Kevin Zraly. It covers all of the major wine regions, styles and terms without bogging down in the mind-numbing jargon that can discourage a novice. His book is filled with lively anecdotes, pictures and charts. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $29.95 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $29.95 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $24.95 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $24.95
Washington Wines and Wineries: The Essential Guide
Washington Wines and Wineries: The Essential Guide Paul Gregutt The most comprehensive and authoritative book on Washington wines. Paul has a lively style that makes the story of Washington wine country come alive. Buy it from Amazon Canada: $33.79 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: $36.95 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: $34.95 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: $34.95
Vineyard Tales
Vineyard Tales by Gerald Asher A series of personal essays about the joy of wine from Gourmet magazine’s columnist. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $22.91 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $18.16 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $11.87 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $16.95
Uncorked: The Science of Champagne
Uncorked: The Science of Champagne by Gérard Liger-Belair One of the most fascinating books on champagne yet. Liger-Belair explores the science of champagne without getting too technical. You’ll never guess what goes on under the surface of all those bubbles! Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $24.50 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $24.95 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: CDN $24.50 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: CDN $19.95
The Wine Atlas of Canada
The Wine Atlas of Canada Tony Aspler An essential guide for anyone interested in Canadian wine. Buy it from Amazon Canada: $60.00 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: $60.00 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: $37.93 (used) Buy it from Barnes & Noble: used only
The Vineyard: A Memoir
The Vineyard: A Memoir by Lousia Hargrave Louisa Hargrave’s moving story about starting a vineyard with her husband in North Fork (Long Island, New York). Not only is this a fascinating account of what it takes to start a winery, but it’s also beautifully written. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $16.00 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $12.27 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $10.50 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $14.00
The Oxford Companion to Wine
The Oxford Companion to Wine by Jancis Robinson, A. Dinsmoor Webb, Richard E. Smart I can’t think of a more complete and well-written wine reference book than Jancis Robinson’s Oxford Companion to Wine. It’s a must for every wine library and includes information about all of the world’s wine regions, grapes, styles and terms. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $71.53 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $75.00 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $40.95 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $52.00
