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
The Heartbreak Grape: A Journey in Search of the Perfect Pinot Noir
The Heartbreak Grape: A Journey in Search of the Perfect Pinot Noir Marq De Villiers Before Sideways, pinot noir found a following with readers of the Heartbreak Grape by Marc de Villiers. This is the Nova Scotia author’s only book on wine, and I wish he’d write more on the topic. But as he told me recently, he’s sticking to drinking it for now. Fortunately, we have his take on one of the world’s most seductive and silky red wines as told through the story of one of California’s best winemakers Josh Jensen of Calera Vineyards. Buy it from Amazon […]