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One of the best ways to learn about wine is of course by opening a bottle and having a nice glass whatever takes your fancy. However, as more people are beginning to take an interest and their first foot-steps into this compelling world, there is now a great range of books available...
Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine
One of the most popular wine books available created by the talented sommelier and visual designer, Madeline Pucket. She has gained an unrivalled following from wine novice to aficionado for her use of creative infographics from aroma and flavour tasting wheels, to grape variety profiles and detailed geographical maps. Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine makes learning about wine interesting and above all fun.
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Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book
The most comprehensive and up to date annual wine guide now in its 40th year of production by the well-respected wine critic Hugh Johnson. It is loved for the distinct and precise comments on regions, growers and wines. This is an easy-reading and fun reference book for any wine enthusiast to help and guide them when buying in a wine merchants, online or in a restaurant.
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Shadows in the Vineyard
From author Maximillian Potter comes the true story of a crime which could have destroyed one of the world’s most famous vineyards: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. In 2010, owner and winemaker Aubert de Villaine received an anonymous note which threatened the eradication of his prized vineyard if he did not pay the ransom sum of €1.000.000. Shadows in the Vineyard takes you deep into the fascinating and tumultuous world of Burgundy and subtly teaches you about history and culture of winemaking along the way.
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Oz Clarke: Bordeaux
This is an approachable and well-informed guide to one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions: Bordeaux. Oz Clarke, a well-known wine writer and TV presenter goes back to his wine roots where he gives a very detailed and at times, personal account on each of the main regions including, St. Emilion, Pomerol, Pauillac and Margaux. Engaging and informative, this is a great read for any Francophile with a love for good claret.
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The World Atlas of Wine
Written by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson MW, this is a must-have book for any serious wine lover. Now in its 7th edition (the first was published back in 1971), this is the most in depth and instructive books on all aspects of wine culture from climate and soils types to producer profiles and winemaking techniques. If you really want to “wine-geek out” and impress your friends with viticultural knowledge, then this is the book for you.
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Wine books are a great gift for a range of occasions, if you would like to know more information on the books mentioned or any other recommendations, please contact me on andrew@bcfw.co.uk or call the office on 01325 776446 and I’d be happy to help.
