Book Reviews
Reviews of wine books
History of Virginia Wines - Book Review  Review of 'A History of Virginia Wines from Grapes to Glass' by Walker Elliott Rowe. Peter F May is enthralled by a detailed look at Virginia wine today and yesterday. Australian Wine Walkabout - Book Review  Australian Wine Walkabout is a charming readable account of Australian wine personalities and their wines, says Peter F May. Written by David Copp who has been in the wine business for fifty years, this is no text book but a conversational account based on Copp's visits downunder. Broke the Grape's Joy - Review  Broke the Grape's Joy is a heartwarming bitter-sweet novel of a middle-aged widow running an about-to-go broke St Emilion winery. Into her life comes an older man and a beautiful young girl. They will change her life but who can she trust? Death at Chateau Bremont - Book Review  Death at the Chateau Bremont, by M. L. Longworth is a mystery set in the south of France, land of good food and wines. Peter F May investigates. French Wine Odyssey - DVD review  An unusual gift for the winelover, Peter F May views Mick Rock's DVD of stunning photographs of French winelands and wineries. In Search of Bacchus -- Book Review  George Taber's third wine book is a tour through twelve of the worlds most exciting wine regions, but Peter F May thinks he may have lost his way. Insider’s Guide to Champagne - Book Review  "The Insider’s Guide to Champagne – Everything you should know about Champagne, but nobody tells you" is an eBook by Jiles Hanning who lives in the region and for ten years worked for Moet et Chandon at their head office. The book is reviewed by Peter F May Keep Notes to Learn About Wine  The best way to learn about wine is to experience as much as you can and to keep notes. Peter F May considers the ways and reviews The Wine Journal, a book in which to record your impressions of wines. Madeira Wines - Book Review  A beautiful new colour book about Madeira wines confounds expectations by containing detailed information. Oldman's Brave New World of Wine – Book Review  Mark Oldman’s exuberant ebullient new book -- Oldman's Brave New World of Wine –- aims to lead wine drinkers from their comfort zone and explore some less familiar wines that offer good value and great tasting experiences.
The Wild Vine: Book Review  The Wild Vine – A Forgotten Grape and the Untold Story of American Wine by Todd Kliman tells the story of Norton, America's forgotten grape. Also known as Cynthiana, Norton was once an important variety. Peter F May was enthralled. What Would Jesus Drink? - Book Review  In 'Would Jesus Drink?' Joel McDurmon takes to task those who interpret the bible as forbidding alcohol. Using bible references he demolishes the arguments of the prohibitionists and shows God wants man to enjoy wine, beer and strong spirits in moderation. When the Rivers Ran Red - Book Review  Can you imagine living in a country where you can’t buy a beer or get a glass of wine with your restaurant dinner? Peter F May reads Vivienne Sosnowski's fascinating tales of how California's grape growers and wineries survived during the fourteen terrible years of Prohibition.
Wine Grapes - Book Review  Jancis Robinson's long waited book on grape vines is out and it is huge covering 1400 grape varieties in 1300 pages. DNA evidence has revolutionised grape identification and this book has original research and the latest information. Peter F May has been enthralled with it. Wine Slinger Chronicles - Book Review  Russ Kane travelled throughout Texas visiting wineries and vineyards to write this most readable account. Peter F May found his tales of the people he met and the places he visited unputdownable. Wineries of the Finger Lakes - Book Review  Wineries of the Finger Lakes Region: The Heart of New York State by Emerson C. Klees. Esssential guide to this upcoming region or just nice to have, asks Peter F May Zinfandel A History - Book Review  This must be the definitive book about a very much appreciated American grape. Sullivan is an enthusiast about the Zinfandel variety says Peter F May Wine Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Wine Site Map
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