Thinking of a present for the holidays (even if intention is to keep it to yourself) and a Penguin is not the easiest thing to find these days?
Well, here are some cool suggestions for books and wines:
The Wine Bible
THE MOST COMPLETE WINE BOOK EVER. A must for anyone who loves wine, whether they are a pro or an amateur. Thorough, authoritative, and entertaining. (Robert Mondavi, founder and chairman emeritus of the Robert Mondavi Family of Wines)
THE MOST COMPLETE WINE BOOK EVER. A must for anyone who loves wine, whether they are a pro or an amateur. Thorough, authoritative, and entertaining. (Robert Mondavi, founder and chairman emeritus of the Robert Mondavi Family of Wines)
"The most informative and entertaining book I've ever seen on the subject." (Danny Meyer, co-author of The Union Square Cafe Cookbook)
The essentials: The romance and intrigue of Burgundy of sauvignon
blanc and the surprising elegance of Spain's top Riojas. Italy, one of
wine's most enchanting and ancient homelands. What makes a great wine
great? The reason behind Champagne's bubbles. The precise and
food-friendly wines of Germany. California, wine's Camelot. The
lip-smackingly good wines of Australia. The complexities of Port
revealed. How a vineyard profoundly affects a wine's character.
Chateau des Moriers - Miss Vicky Wine Fleurie 2007
This Fleurie is fresh, elegant, fun and sexy. You will love its feminine
features and gourmand flavors of ripe cherry and red currant. Soft and
crispy in the mouth, it is also a bouquet of flowers to give you a
breath of spring. It would be a perfect accompaniment with summer
dishes or on its own. This wine goes very well with poultry, soups,
lightly spiced dishes, goat cheese or Camembert.
The Oxford Companion to Wine
Published in 1994 to worldwide acclaim, the first edition of Jancis Robinson's seminal volume immediately attained legendary status, winning every major wine book award including the Glenfiddich and Julia Child/IACP awards, as well as writer and woman of the year accolades for its editor on both sides of the Atlantic. Combining meticulously-researched fact with refreshing opinion and wit, The Oxford Companion to Wine offers almost 4,000 entries on every wine-related topic imaginable, from regions and grape varieties to the owners, connoisseurs, growers, and tasters in wine through the ages; from viticulture and oenology to the history of wine. Tracing the consumption and production from the ancient world to the present day, the Companion is a remarkable resource for gaining further appreciation for a beverage whose popularity has only increased with time.
Now exhaustively updated, this third edition incorporates the very latest international research to present over 400 new entries on topics ranging from globalization and the politics of wine to brands, precision viticulture, and co-fermentation. Hundreds of other entries have also undergone major revisions, including yeast, barrel alternatives, climate change, and virtually all wine regions. Useful lists and statistics are appended, including controlled appellations and their permitted grape varieties, as well as wine production and consumption by country.
Published in 1994 to worldwide acclaim, the first edition of Jancis Robinson's seminal volume immediately attained legendary status, winning every major wine book award including the Glenfiddich and Julia Child/IACP awards, as well as writer and woman of the year accolades for its editor on both sides of the Atlantic. Combining meticulously-researched fact with refreshing opinion and wit, The Oxford Companion to Wine offers almost 4,000 entries on every wine-related topic imaginable, from regions and grape varieties to the owners, connoisseurs, growers, and tasters in wine through the ages; from viticulture and oenology to the history of wine. Tracing the consumption and production from the ancient world to the present day, the Companion is a remarkable resource for gaining further appreciation for a beverage whose popularity has only increased with time.
Now exhaustively updated, this third edition incorporates the very latest international research to present over 400 new entries on topics ranging from globalization and the politics of wine to brands, precision viticulture, and co-fermentation. Hundreds of other entries have also undergone major revisions, including yeast, barrel alternatives, climate change, and virtually all wine regions. Useful lists and statistics are appended, including controlled appellations and their permitted grape varieties, as well as wine production and consumption by country.
Kloster Eberbach - Assmannshauser Hollenberg - Spatburgunder trocken.
A lovely Pinot Noir from the "Name of the Rose Monastery". Lots of red fruit both on the nose and palate with the finesse you would expect from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the cool climate of the Rheingau in Germany.
Hailed by critics worldwide as “extraordinary” and “irreplaceable,”
there are few volumes that have had as monumental an impact in their
field as Hugh Johnson’s The World Atlas of Wine: sales have exceeded four million copies, and it is now published in thirteen languages.
World-renowned
authors Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson once again combine their
unrivalled talents to enhance this masterpiece of wine knowledge. There
are now 48 extra pages, including 17 new color illustrations, 20 new
maps, and—for the first time ever—double page spreads and full-page
photos in the atlas section for maximum visual impact. New World
coverage has been extended for both Australia and South America; some
New World regions even have their own entries for the first time,
including Rutherford, Oakville, and Stag’s Leap from California; Mendoza
(Argentina); Limestone Coast (Australia); Central Otago and
Martinborough (New Zealand); and Constantia (South Africa). And Old
World coverage has grown too, with the addition of Toro (Spain), the
Peleponnese (Greece), and Georgia. It’s a truly incomparable book, and
an essential addition to every wine lover’s or professional’s library.
Bonomonte Formichi - Chianti Classico 2006
Looking for a nice Chianti Classico with a fantastic price? Look no further! For US$ 11.84 a bottle and the lively flavors of Sangiovese that will pair well with any red-sauce based meal that you prepare... you will come back for more!
Looking for a nice Chianti Classico with a fantastic price? Look no further! For US$ 11.84 a bottle and the lively flavors of Sangiovese that will pair well with any red-sauce based meal that you prepare... you will come back for more!
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1001 Wines You Must Taste Before You Die
This highly opinionated, addictively browsable compilation of 1,001 "must try" wines offers the most enjoyable drinking experience for novice and connoisseur alike. Included in the list are classics as well as groundbreaking new up-and-comers from all major regions of the world. Divided into four sections: red, white, sparkling, and fortified wines. The informed selections offer a complete history of the most famous vintages as well as introducing the daring new blends and varietals that are exciting the cognoscenti. Special attention is paid to the world’s classic wine regions like Napa, Chianti, Barolo, Bordeaux, and Burgundy, but the book also takes very seriously recently established areas like Rioja or Australia’s Barossa Valley. Also, the book examines emerging regions just finding their place on the oenological map, like Argentina’s Mendoza, which can provide enormous pleasure at a reasonable price. Each entry comes with an authoritative yet opinionated description of its origin, history, and character as well as anecdotes about the winemakers, the vineyard and the region. This book will immediately appeal to wine fans everywhere and will be a perfect gift item.
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Borgo dei Posseri - Arliz 2008
This is a Gewurztraminer from the Trentino region in northern Italy. It has straw yellow color, pronounced, lingering bouquet, with hints of elder flower and passion fruit. Full, savory and lingering flavor. This may well become your new passion for Italian whites...
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How to Taste: A Guide to Enjoying Wine by Jancis Robinson
Hailed by Jerry Shriver in USA Today as "the woman who makes the wine world gulp when she speaks," J. Robinson created in How to Taste a classic for connoisseurs of all levels and the first introduction of its kind to focus on practical tasting exercises. Now fully revised and updated, Robinson's renowned guide proves once again that learning about wine can be just as engaging as drinking it.
Written in Robinson's trademark accessible style, the new How to Taste features thoroughly updated vintages and producers as well as up-and-coming wine regions and styles. Incorporating wines that are both easily obtainable and reasonably priced, Robinson's lessons are separated into complementary portions of theory and practice to help you both learn and taste your way to wine expertise.
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Vino Italiano is the only comprehensive and authoritative American guide to the wines of Italy. It surveys the country’s wine-producing regions; identifies key wine styles, producers, and vintages; and offers delicious regional recipes. Extensive reference materials—on Italy’s 300 growing zones, 361 authorized grape varieties, and 200 of the top producers— provide essential information for restaurateurs and wine merchants, as well as for wine enthusiasts.
Beautifully illustrated as well as informative, Vino Italiano is the perfect invitation to the Italian wine experience.
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This highly opinionated, addictively browsable compilation of 1,001 "must try" wines offers the most enjoyable drinking experience for novice and connoisseur alike. Included in the list are classics as well as groundbreaking new up-and-comers from all major regions of the world. Divided into four sections: red, white, sparkling, and fortified wines. The informed selections offer a complete history of the most famous vintages as well as introducing the daring new blends and varietals that are exciting the cognoscenti. Special attention is paid to the world’s classic wine regions like Napa, Chianti, Barolo, Bordeaux, and Burgundy, but the book also takes very seriously recently established areas like Rioja or Australia’s Barossa Valley. Also, the book examines emerging regions just finding their place on the oenological map, like Argentina’s Mendoza, which can provide enormous pleasure at a reasonable price. Each entry comes with an authoritative yet opinionated description of its origin, history, and character as well as anecdotes about the winemakers, the vineyard and the region. This book will immediately appeal to wine fans everywhere and will be a perfect gift item.
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This is a Gewurztraminer from the Trentino region in northern Italy. It has straw yellow color, pronounced, lingering bouquet, with hints of elder flower and passion fruit. Full, savory and lingering flavor. This may well become your new passion for Italian whites...
Find this wine on TheWineHub store
How to Taste: A Guide to Enjoying Wine by Jancis Robinson
Hailed by Jerry Shriver in USA Today as "the woman who makes the wine world gulp when she speaks," J. Robinson created in How to Taste a classic for connoisseurs of all levels and the first introduction of its kind to focus on practical tasting exercises. Now fully revised and updated, Robinson's renowned guide proves once again that learning about wine can be just as engaging as drinking it.
Written in Robinson's trademark accessible style, the new How to Taste features thoroughly updated vintages and producers as well as up-and-coming wine regions and styles. Incorporating wines that are both easily obtainable and reasonably priced, Robinson's lessons are separated into complementary portions of theory and practice to help you both learn and taste your way to wine expertise.
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Ca'Nova Estate - Vigna San Quirico 2003
Bright Ruby, brilliant. Perfume of dark cherries, slight chestnut, and
hint of vanilla;, sweet licorice and rhubarb, after a short aeration,
neat mineral notes typical of the High Piedmont terroir. Nebbiolo grapes showing their perfumed character, intense fruit, and a very solid frame. You will love it with your favorite steak.
At one time, Italian wines conjured images of cheap Chianti in
straw-wrapped bottles. More recently, expensive “Super Tuscans” have
been the rage. But between these extremes lay a bounty of delicious,
moderately priced wines that belong in every wine drinker’s repertoire.
Vino Italiano is the only comprehensive and authoritative American guide to the wines of Italy. It surveys the country’s wine-producing regions; identifies key wine styles, producers, and vintages; and offers delicious regional recipes. Extensive reference materials—on Italy’s 300 growing zones, 361 authorized grape varieties, and 200 of the top producers— provide essential information for restaurateurs and wine merchants, as well as for wine enthusiasts.
Beautifully illustrated as well as informative, Vino Italiano is the perfect invitation to the Italian wine experience.
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La Gigliola - Camporsoli 2005
Ruby red colour with garnet reflections. The wine has a fruity aroma of
wild berries with spicy scents of black pepper and vanilla. A soft
flavourful approach with long aromatic finish.
Lovely Sangiovese from Tuscany. Got pasta?
That's it for now...
A very happy (and healthy!) Holiday Season to you and your family!
Cheers,
LA
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