1001 WINES YOU MUST TASTE BEFORE YOU DIE
General Editor Neil Beckett. Preface by Hugh Johnson. 956 pages.

Bordeaux : A Consumer's Guide to the World's Finest Wines
Robert M. Parker
The fourth edition of Bordeaux presents a complete guide to vintages between 1961 and 2001. This latest volume brings readers up-to-date on the abundance of new producers in

STATE IN YOUR POCKET: CALIFORNIA WINE MAP Includes a comprehensive listing of winery addresses and phone numbers

Chardonnay: Photographs from Around the World
Charles O'Rear
CHARDONNAY presents a lush, detailed portrait of this most popular of all grape varieties. Award-winning photographer Charles O'Rear takes his camera to the most picturesque Chardonnay-g

Cheese Primer
Steven Jenkins
If you want a fascinating food book, say Cheese Primer. For 20 years, Steve Jenkins has lead the way in upgrading the quality of cheese sold at fine food stores in the U.S. Finally, in this volume, he shares his encyclopedic knowledge. Jenkins tells all about cheesemaking at the commercial as well as the artistic level. Generously punctuated with maps and photos, the book includes all kinds of historical and other relevant information. Jenkins seems to describe every kind of cheese made in the U.S. and Europe, including when to eat them, how and with what. His passion and blunt opinions make it easy to travel the 548 pages of this book if you have even the smallest interest in cheese. The guide to pronunciation is particularly helpful.

Classic Bourbon. Tennessee and Rye Whiskey.
Jim Murray, Walter Schobert
The fastest growing area of interest in the world of whiskey is American whiskey. In this, the first comprehensive guide to the subject, Jim Murray offers his inimitable tastin

Classic Rum
Julie Arkell
From the gentle charcoal-filtered purity of a white to the oak-aged spice of a dark, rum is one of the world's finest and most popular spirits. Made from molasses or the juice of sugar cane, it was first distilled in the 17th century in the Caribbean. A fascinating tour of rum in all its styles--white, golden, and dark--Classic Rum looks at its rich history and culture as well as its manufacture. There is an A-Z of all the classic brands, their histories, and tasting notes (from the rare single marks to more familiar names--Bacardi, Wrays, Lamb's Navy, Captain Morgan, Mount Gay). In addition, there are classic recipes for rum-based drinks and tips on using rum for cooking in the kitchen. A complete and essential guide for connoisseurs and novices alike. Julie Arkell is a wine writer, lecturer, and broadcaster.

Cognac : A Liquid History
Salvatore Calabrese
It's called the noble spirit and king of brandies--and who better to explain why than the celebrated bartender and world expert on cognac? This royal drink is his obsession, and before you're through with these elegantly illustrated, information-filled pages, it will be yours, too. Calabrese introduces the leading families and houses in the business and, decade by decade, gives the fascinating, sinful, and seductive history of cognac. Here, too, are the personal stories of those in the small area in France who produce the golden liquid, a summary of the distillation process from grape to cask to bottle, tasting notes for a selection of the finest vintages, tips of the trade, and handsome photography. An insightful reflection on a very special liquor.

Cognac
Nicholas Faith
Presenting the most up-to-date illustrated guide to cognac! Here is the intriguing history of this delicious spirit, and a discussion of its increasing prominence in today's markets. The first part explores the intricate and diverse methods of producing cognac, and tells the extraordinary story of a brandy-producing region that fought to establish its own name and place. The second section describes how to get the most enjoyment out of drinking this superb liquor, and offers a selection of cocktail recipes. There is also advice on choosing the perfect cognac glass, matching different ages and styles to your personal taste, and even pairing a glass with a fine cigar. A directory-illustrated with cognac labels-profiles more than 100 top varieties, and provides details on the producer plus the author's own tasting notes.

COMPLETE GUIDE TO SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
By Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson is renowned for his pithy wisdom and a remarkable ability to evoke aromas and flavors. This fully revised and expanded edition of MICHAEL JACKSON'S COMPLETE GUIDE TO SINGLE MALT SCOTCH is the definitive guide to single malt whisky and its producers worldwide. The completely new introduction incorporates Jackson's most recent research on the origins and evolution of the water of life, the nature of aromas and flavors, and regional differences. The book's core is the comprehensive A-to-Z of single malts, arranged by distillery. Each entry offers a new introduction and key information, and features Jackson's evocative, highly regarded tasting notes and ratings. This edition features a refreshed design, specially commissioned photographs of distilleries, and more than 1,000 tasting notes.

Crush : The New Australian Wine Book
Max Allen
A new look at Australian wine by one of the country's most inspired wine writers. This book explores every aspect of modern Australian wine, from the grapes, through the winemaking processes to tasting and enjoying the wines. it covers more than forty wine-producing regions and includes maps of every major area. Adrian Lander's outstanding photography completes this accessible yet detailed account of modern winemaking in Australia.

Discovering Washington Wines: An Introduction to One of the Most Exciting Premium Wine Regions
Tom Parker
Washington has become the epicenter of a major wine boom and is now the second largest producer of wine in the United States after California. In a relatively short period of time, the superb premium wines produced by the state's award-winning wineries have attracted recognition from experts around the world. Many wine connoisseurs see the future of American wine in the Pacific Northwest, and specifically in Washington State.

World Encyclopedia of Beer
Brian Glover
A comprehensive and authoritative guide, this encyclopedia will satisfy the curiosity of beer lovers who want to know both where their favorite brews come from and the full range of exciting possibilities that lie behind each pint.

The French Laundry Cookbook
Thomas Keller w/Susie Heller and Michael Ruhlman
Photographs by Deborah Jones
150 superlative recipes are exact recipes from the French Laundry kitchen- no shortcuts have been taken, no critical steps ignored, all have been thoroughly tested in home kitchens. If you can't get to the French Laundry, you can now re-create at home the very experience the Wine Spectator described as as close to dining perfection as it gets.

Grands Vins: The Finest Chateaux of Bordeaux and Their Wines
Clive, M. W. Coates
By far France's largest fine-wine region, Bordeaux is also arguably its greatest, and perhaps the greatest in the world. Grands Vins is the most comprehensive survey of

Grappa: A Guide to the Best
Axel Behrendt
An essential guide for beginners and enthusiasts alike to the tasty world of grappa, with an A-Z of small growers and larger distillers.
Despite grappa's favored place today in the most exclusive bars,

Tequila Lover's Guide to Mexico: Everything There Is to Know About Tequila Including How to Get There
Lance Cutler, Bob Johnson
The author, a wine maker from Sonoma, CA, and author of the Jake Lorenzo wine columns, has written a first-rate guide to tequila, lighthearted but filled with useful information for the tequila lover. In the first part, which considers the history and manufacture of tequila, the author presents some of the misconceptions about this increasingly popular drink. In the second part, on tastings, Cutler presents a tasting chart that is in some ways similar to a wine-tasting chart and then gives details on many different brands of tequila. The last part is on travel to the tequila country around Guadalajara, with information on hotels and restaurants.

Hidden Wineries of Sothern California
Panache Publishing
Drink in crisp Pacific Ocean breezes, smell ripe Cabernet resting in oak barrels, and surround yourself in the soft glow of amber-lit cellars. Learn insider wine information and be among the first to find that yet undiscovered wine...let Hidden Wineries be your guide.

Hobr>Richard M. Gold Ph.D., PhD Richard M. Gold
A construction guide for home wine cellars based on the science of deep soil temperatures. Invokes modern readily available materials and standard construction techniques. Ideal for the do-it-yourselfer or hired carpenter. Also reviews wine purchasing and consuming strategies, bin design and construction, how to organize a wine tasting group, and more. An underground classic, first published in 1983. Revised third edition. Over 24,000 copies in circulation. The only serious treatment of the subject.