Vineyard Tales by Gerald Asher A series of personal essays about the joy of wine from Gourmet magazine’s columnist. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $22.91 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $18.16 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $11.87 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $16.95
Books: Wine
Uncorked: The Science of Champagne
Uncorked: The Science of Champagne by Gérard Liger-Belair One of the most fascinating books on champagne yet. Liger-Belair explores the science of champagne without getting too technical. You’ll never guess what goes on under the surface of all those bubbles! Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $24.50 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $24.95 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: CDN $24.50 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: CDN $19.95
The Wine Atlas of Canada
The Wine Atlas of Canada Tony Aspler An essential guide for anyone interested in Canadian wine. Buy it from Amazon Canada: $60.00 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: $60.00 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: $37.93 (used) Buy it from Barnes & Noble: used only
The Vineyard: A Memoir
The Vineyard: A Memoir by Lousia Hargrave Louisa Hargrave’s moving story about starting a vineyard with her husband in North Fork (Long Island, New York). Not only is this a fascinating account of what it takes to start a winery, but it’s also beautifully written. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $16.00 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $12.27 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $10.50 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $14.00
The Oxford Companion to Wine
The Oxford Companion to Wine by Jancis Robinson, A. Dinsmoor Webb, Richard E. Smart I can’t think of a more complete and well-written wine reference book than Jancis Robinson’s Oxford Companion to Wine. It’s a must for every wine library and includes information about all of the world’s wine regions, grapes, styles and terms. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $71.53 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $75.00 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $40.95 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $52.00
The Heartbreak Grape: A Journey in Search of the Perfect Pinot Noir
The Heartbreak Grape: A Journey in Search of the Perfect Pinot Noir Marq De Villiers Before Sideways, pinot noir found a following with readers of the Heartbreak Grape by Marc de Villiers. This is the Nova Scotia author’s only book on wine, and I wish he’d write more on the topic. But as he told me recently, he’s sticking to drinking it for now. Fortunately, we have his take on one of the world’s most seductive and silky red wines as told through the story of one of California’s best winemakers Josh Jensen of Calera Vineyards. Buy it from Amazon […]
The Great Canadian Beer Guide
The Great Canadian Beer Guide by Stephen Beaumont Stephen Beaumont isn’t just Canada’s best beer writer, but one of the best in the world. He has an intelligent, conversational tone that I enjoy whether I’m reading his journalism or his books, such as the Great Canadian Beer Guide. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $19.96 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $24.95 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $19.95 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $19.95
The Emperor of Wine
The Emperor of Wine by Elin McCoy A fascinating account of the world’s most powerful wine critic, Robert Parker. This biography yields terrific insights into how the world of wine has changed, along with our taste. A must-read for anyone interested in wine beyond what’s simply in the glass. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $21.67 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $24.57 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $14.37 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $14.95
The Craft of the Cocktail
The Craft of the Cocktail by Dale DeGroff In The Craft of the Cocktail, one of America’s greatest bartenders, DeGroff reviews the classic cocktail recipes with some new twists. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $37.10 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $37.10 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $24.50 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $35.00
The Cork Jester’s Guide to Wine
The Cork Jester’s Guide to Wine by Jennifer Rosen A light-hearted look at ordering, tasting and enjoying wine. Jennifer has a wonderful sense of humor that makes wine accessible to all. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $12.58 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $18.53 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $9.72 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $14.95
