Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine-Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass (Cdn) By Natalie MacLean “Revel. Imbibe. Hector. Seduce. MacLean delivers clarity and taut, crisp prose. There is little that has been as cosmopolitan or as plesantly complete.” – Globe & Mail Best Book of 2006 “Immensely enjoyable … a world of wine that is the antithesis of the dull, dry and dusty one we’ve come to expect.” – The Calgary Herald “Neither an excoriating polemic nor a shameless exaltation of the famous and the fatuous, MacLean’s book refreshes with its evenhanded treatment of the outsized personalities populating […]
Perfect Pairings
Perfect Pairings Evan Goldstein One of the most comprehensive, accessible and authoritative guides on wine and food matching I’ve read. Evan Goldstein knows his subject, yet makes it imminently interesting and enjoyable. His book made me both thirsty and hungry! Buy it from Amazon Canada: $40.50 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: $22.40 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: $19.77 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: $23.96
Passions: The Wines and Travels of Thomas Jefferson.
Passions: The Wines and Travels of Thomas Jefferson. by James Gabler If you’re a history buff, you’ll love this well-researched and fascinating account of Jefferson’s love of wine. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $27.91 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $27.26 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $23.96 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $29.95
Oz Clarke’s Pocket Wine Guide 2008
Oz Clarke’s Pocket Wine Guide 2008 by Oz Clarke There are dozens of pocket guides, but Oz Clarke’s Pocket Wine Guide 2008 is one of the most readable and useful. Clarke rates wines and vintages around the world, profiles major wine styles and includes maps of the regions. Small enough to take with you to the liquor store and restaurants. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $18.95 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $18.95 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $15.00 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: $15.00
Oldman’s Brave New World of Wine
Oldman’s Brave New World of Wine Mark Oldman Mark Oldman should be your best friend in wine. You can trust him, he has great taste, but most importantly, he makes it fun. His new book is packed with insider secrets and tips that will vastly increase your hedonistic happiness! Buy it from Amazon Canada: $15.68 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: $16.50 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: $13.57 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: $14.36
Mr. Boston
Mr. Boston Steven McDonald & Anthony Giglio Mr. Boston by Steven McDonald is one of the best-selling cocktail guides of all time. It’s both comprehensive (more than 1,500 recipes) and instructive, with tips on all aspects of mixology including tools, techniques and garnishes. Buy it from Amazon Canada: $23.99 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: $23.99 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: $19.95 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: $19.95
Mondo Cocktail: A Shaken and Stirred History
Mondo Cocktail: A Shaken and Stirred History Christine Sismondo I love the way Christine Sismondo includes so many interesting historical facts and juicy tidbits with each of her cocktail profiles in Mondo Cocktail. The Toronto writer will teach you how to make the perfect Mint Julep and in the process reveal how the drink is connected to the Civil War. Try making one of her fabulous cocktails, whether it’s a Margarita, a Martini or a Sidecar. Buy it from Amazon Canada: $24.95 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: $24.95 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: $19.95 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: […]
Making Sense of Wine
Making Sense of Wine by Matt Kramer Wine Spectator magazine columnist Kramer explores the making and drinking on this audio-cassette – enjoy listening while you commute (save the tasting for when you get home). Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $53.18 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $20.96 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $12.95 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $12.95
Keys to the Cellar: Strategies and Secrets of Wine Collecting
Keys to the Cellar: Strategies and Secrets of Wine Collecting Peter D. Meltzer Peter Meltzer covers all the basics in creating and stocking a cellar, whether you have a modest budget or are ready to build the den of Dionysus. I like his tips for avoiding costly mistakes and his solutions to common challenges. Buy it from Amazon Canada: $35.99 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: $35.99 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: $29.95 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: $29.95
Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2008
Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2008 Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2008 is an invaluable book to have when you want to know when your wine is prime for drinking. This book notes the peak drinking years for most of the world’s cellar-worthy wines and it’s a handy guide to keep in your pocket, whether you’re in the liquor store or your cellar. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $17.95 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $17.95 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $14.95 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: 14.95
