Category Archives: Wine Books

Book Review: David Copp – Bordeaux, Saint Estephe – The Wines of a Great Commune

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Nick

I thoroughly enjoyed reading David Copp’s latest book and highly recommend it to lovers of Bordeaux wines. The book ‘Bordeaux St Estephe: The Wines of A Great Commune’ focuses on St Estephe in detail and is a treasure trove of … Continue reading →

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Brad Pitt to Star in The Billionaire’s Vinegar – Wine Films to Watch Out For!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Nick

Regular readers over the years know that I enjoy a good wine film every now and then – I really enjoyed A Good Year and I thought Alan Rickman was good in Bottle Shock, though the film didn’t rock my … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Finest Wines of Bordeaux by James Lawther

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Nick

I was recently asked to review The Finest Wines of Bordeaux by James Lawther and I thoroughly enjoyed it. James Lawther became a Master of Wine in 1993 and is a contributing editor to Decanter Magazine as well as writing … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking by Michael J Gelb

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Nick

I was recently asked to review Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking: Uncork Your Creative Juices by Michael Gelb and I must admit that this is not necessarily my kind of book . . . but for the deep thinkers amongst … Continue reading →

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Asian Palate: Savouring Asian Cuisine and Wine by Jeannie Cho Lee

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Nick

If, like me, you enjoy Asian cuisine and good wine there is a book I can highly recommend. The first Asian Master of Wine, Jeannie Cho Lee, has published Asian Palate: Savouring Asian Cuisine and Wine which addresses the question … Continue reading →

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Asian Palate: Savouring Asian Cuisine and Wine by Jeannie Cho Lee

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Nick

If, like me, you enjoy Asian cuisine and good wine there is a book I can highly recommend.The first Asian Master of Wine, Jeannie Cho Lee, has published Asian Palate: Savouring Asian Cuisine and Wine which addresses the question of … Continue reading →

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Original Féret Wine Guide Plates on Sale

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Nick

The original plates used to illustrate various 19th century editions of the renowned Cocks & Féret Bordeaux et Ses Vins guide go on sale in Paris later this month. The set of 588 copper plates will be auctioned by Artcurial … Continue reading →

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The Great Wine Swindle – How Snobs are Ruining Your Wine

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Nick

The Great Wine Swindle – How Snobs are Ruining Your Wine by Malcolm Gluck came out on sale 18th November, timed to coincide with the release of Beaujolais Nouveau, and I was sent a copy by the Publisher to read. … Continue reading →

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Keith Floyd 1943 – 2009

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Nick

I was dismayed to hear that the loveable, incomparable, mercurical chef Keith Floyd died Monday night (14th September) aged 65. Floyd was one of the first celebrity chefs and was one of my favourite chefs to watch. He really got … Continue reading →

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New 1 Million Dollar Wine Book

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Nick

A new wine book The Wine Opus priced at a cool 1 million dollars is due to be released next year. The Wine Opus – obviously – is no ordinary book. It is published by the Opus Media Group Limited … Continue reading →

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