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

Guide to Belgian Beers
Bernard Dubrulle
The Belgians brew the best beer in the world. You better believe it. Beer is highly revered in Belgium, in fact, beer is to Belgium, what wine is to France. You find the largest choice in styles and tastes in Belgian beer. No single country has more. Beer is considered food in Belgium. Gourmet food is prepared with Belgian beer: marinades, sauces, stews, soups, desserts . Since the spectrum of taste is so much wider in beer, it makes perfect sense to choose a Belgian beer instead of wine with your next dinner. This book will guide you in your adventure discovering the rich history and choice of Belgian beer. You will find exceptional taste, beautiful flavors, centuries old brewing recipes (some developed by monks), traditional craftsmanship, plenty of fun and pleasure while enjoying a healthy product.

Wines of Australia (Mitchell Beazley Wine Guides)
James Halliday
The Mitchell Beazley Pocket Guides provide an indispensable series of books on all the main wine regions of the world. Written by the leading experts in their fields, all ten titles offer a wealth of information in a compact format, and include invaluable details on recommended wines, producers, and growers, and in-depth descriptions of each region.

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.

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.

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.

Bordeaux: A Wine Lover's Touring Guide
Duijker Hubrecht

Puligny-Montrachet: Journal of a Village in Burgundy
Simon Loftus
Wine is at the center of this intriguing study of a rural French village. For some 700 years, we are told, work, family life and society in PulignyMontrachet have revolved around the

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.

Rose: A guide to the World's versatile wine
Jeff Morgan, France Ruffenach
RosT is out and about, spotted lately atop the trendiest bars and gaining increased respect from wine lovers everywhere. In this one-of-a-kind book, rosT expert Jeff Morgan captures the winning personality of this lively, versatile, and refreshing wine through its history, geography, winemakers, and culture. It pairs exuberantly with a variety of food, whether an aperitif, a simple snack of crusty bread spread with brie, or a hearty plate of braised lamb. As an added bonus, the book includes recipes that go perfectly with this delightful wine. Packed with the fascinating details on how the wine is produced and where, from Provence to Spain to Australia to the United States, when you think wine-pink!

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

Wine for Dummies
Piero Antinori
In Wine for Dummies, Mary Ewing-Mulligan teams up with hubby and fellow wine educator Ed McCarthy to guide us on an exhaustive, entertaining trip around the enological--that's right, enological--world. Though clearly

Matt Kramer's New California Wine: Making Sense of Napa Valley, Sonoma, Central Coast, and Beyond
Matt Kramer
California has become the hottest wine producing area in the world, and it happened in less than 25 years. Now the acclaimed Wine Spectator columnist and critic Matt Kramer traces the dramatic progress of the California winemaking industry--the who, how, why, what, and where. No one is better equipped to provide insight into the ways in which West Coast vintners are working to create extraordinary wines, and to explain the myriad developments in character, quality, and technology that have taken place. Kramer's book provides the first comprehensive look at how new approaches to wine making have contributed to California's current high status in the world order of wine.

PACIFIC PINOT NOIR
By John Haeger author of North American Pinot Noirs.

Red and White: Wine Made Simple
Max Allen
An unashamed romp through the flavors, sensations and joys that wine can give, Red and White is a celebration of an ancient liquid written for a new generation of wine drinkers

A Short History of Wine
Rod Phillips
The consummate companion to any good glass of wine, this engaging book delves into the robust history of the beverage and investigates its vitality as what Phillips calls a product, a commodity and an icon. An

WINE STYLE; USING YOUR SENSES TO EXPLORE & ENJOY WINE. BY MARY EWING-MULLIGAN

Judgment of Paris : California vs. France and the Historic 1976 Paris Tasting That Revolutionized Wine
George M. Taber
In 1976, a Paris-based British wine merchant, Steven Spurrier, organized a blind tasting of California and French wines in honor

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.

Sherry : Mitchell Beazley Classic Wine Library
Julian Jeffs
This is the fifth, fully revised and updated edition of Sherry, first published in 1961. It explores the fascinating, turbulent history of the sherry region and details its wine production-from the planting of vines in the south of Andalusia and the complex stages of fermentation, ageing, and blending, to the moment it leaves the bottle. Included are details of the traditional family names and new boutique bodegas.

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,

A Passion for Piedmont: Italy's Most Glorious Regional Table
Matt Kramer
Located in the northwest region of Italy, Piedmont is recognized by Italians for having the richest of the regional cuisines, reaching its pinnacle in the fall, when the white

Sweet Wines : A Guide to the World's Best With Recipes
James Peterson
This fully illustrated reference is the definitive guide to sweet wines. Over 60 wines from around the world are described in detail, along with sidebars about reading labels, tasting wines, what makes sweet wine sweet, and more. Tantalizing recipes for hors d'oeuvres, entrTes, and desserts are paired with the wines they most perfectly complement. 40 recipes, 75 color photographs, 160 pages.

The Emperor of Wine : The Rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr. and the Reign of American Taste
Elin McCoy
Anyone who's been swayed by the point system when buying wine-selecting a 93 over an 86, for example-can blame Robert Parker, founder of the news

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.

PERFECT PARINGS BY EVAN GOLDSTEIN M.W. 310 PAGES.

Vine to Bottle : How Wine is Made
Simon Woods
Few transformations are as intriguing as that of a grape into wine. Vine to Bottle is a unique account of the energy, passion, and expertise that go into the production of a wine. The author and photographer show the winemaker and his team at key periods throughout a single vintage to create a personal yet comprehensive tale of the winemaking process. Two producers are featured-a traditional small-scale producer in Burgundy and a large industrial-scale producer in the south of France-to highlight every choice that a winemaker has to make in the vineyard, winery, and cellar. At every stage, inspirational literary and photographic snapshots of everyday life reveal how people, nature, and science interact to create the finest vintage.

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.

PARKER'S WINE BUYER'S GUIDE 7TH EDITION
The complete, easy-to-read reference on rcent vintages, prices, and ratings for more than 8,000 wines from all the major wine regions.

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.

WINE JOURNAL COMPANION
A COMPANION FOR WINE LOVERS
By BrianSt. Pierre

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.

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.

North American Pinot Noir
John Haeger
Pinot noir is the moodiest of grapes: at its best, it can be velvety and complex, a good pairing for both seafood and red meat; but its temper can change quickly, as the wine is fragile and unstable. As Haeger

The Cheese Plate
Max Mccalman, David Gibbons
Thanks to increased exposure to the world's finest cheeses, Americans are finally learning to love and appreciate this versatile food. But how to enjoy cheese at home? Max McCalman, maitre fromager at Ma

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

The Winemaker's Dance : Exploring Terroir in the Napa Valley
Jonathan Swinchatt, David Howell
In this exhaustive and sometimes exhausting book, Swinchatt and Howell take on the Herculean task of explaining how the topography, bedrock, sediments and

WINE FROM GRAPE TO GLASS BY JEN PRIEWE. 255 PAGES

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.

The World Atlas of Wine
Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson
The World Atlas of Wine is something of a dream-team production. The names Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson alone recommend any book on which they appear. The fifth edition (in 30 years) of this

B>MALT WHISKEY
By Charles Maclean. Hardcover.

Sauternes: A Study of the Great Sweet Wines of Bordeaux, Revised Edition
Jeffrey Benson, Alastair McKenzie
A revised edition of the authoritative work on these increasingly popular wines. As the prices for Chateau d' Yquem reach record highs, wine lovers are seeking more information on all of the chateaus producing these great sweet wines. Each is detailed in this book with historical information, tasting notes from vintage 1890, grape varieties, production methods and yield stats.

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.

The New France: A Complete Guide to Contemporary French Wine
Andrew Jefford
This comprehensive wine atlas leaves no centimeter of terroir unexplored. After a thorough introduction to France, French winemaking and the concept of terroir, Jefford (Win

The New Italy
Daniele Cernilli, Marco Sabellico
This beautifully illustrated and comprehensive work gives a geographical organization to the understanding and selection of Italian Wines. It can serve as an Italian Wine Atlas and travel guide as well as a wine selection handbook. It's second best only to being there.

THE WINES OF THE NORTHERN RHONE BY JON LIVINGSTONE LEARMONTH. 696 PAGES.

World Encyclopedia of Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Tom Stevenson
The first in-depth guide to sparkling wines of the world from Champagne to California, Italy to Australia and beyond.
Beautifully illustrated and designed with over 600 full color photographs and illustrations, this is the ultimate book for those who love the good things in life and who want to discover the best ways to welcome in the new year.

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

Wine Atlas of New Zealand
Michael Cooper
The first atlas devoted entirely to New Zealand wines and wine-making. Visually stunning and authoritatively documented, this Atlas builds on the award-winning success of the author's prior tome which ran to five editions. An illustrated history of the wine industry, technical overview of the climate, soils and wine styles and thirty specially commissioned maps establishes this as the essential reference on the subject.

OXFOR COMPANION 3RD EDITION

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

THE WORLD'S GREATEST WINE ESTATES.