A fascinating and original book well worth reading from beginning to end
Andrew Jefford enjoys an original take on the complexities of Italian wine.
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A sweep of history, and a wealth of knowledge, in a revamped classic
Oz Clarke's latest book is filled with accessible wisdom.
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Down to earth: A refreshingly candid, cautionary vintner’s tale
A vintner's memoir should be compulsory reading for anyone considering a career as a winemaker.
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Notes on a Cellar Book: Why such a hit?
Hugh Johnson queries the classic status of George Saintsbury’s enduring work.
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The preeminent paradigm of pleasure: How the Greeks liked to drink and think
From the archive, a vintage review of Oswyn Murray's The Symposion: Drinking Greek Style: Essays on Greek Pleasure 1983–2017.
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A major revision cements the Companion’s status as the work of wine reference
Reviewing the fifth edition of an indispensable wine book.
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Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book: An evolving force for good
The editor of the much-loved annual wine guide looks back over 20 years of wine and words.
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A vast, multilayered, page-turning account of la France viticole
After his agenda-setting book on California, Jon Bonné has turned his attention to France with the remarkable two-volume tome, The…
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