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In 1965, in a family feud that became notorious in the wine world, Robert Mondavi - then fifty-two years old - was thrown out of his family's winery. But Robert Mondavi was far from defeated, and what has happened since then is one of the great success stories of American business. The key to Robert Mondavi's success lies not only in his own dedication: equally important is his ability to inspire people to strive for excellence. He has shown that quality works and has led others to the same goal...

The perfect gift for cocktail lovers and would-be mixologists is this set of four mini paperback books - Little Book of Gin Cocktails, Little Book of Tequila Cocktails, Little Book of Rum Cocktails and Little Book of Vodka Cocktails - beautifully packaged together in a slipcase. From favourites like the Moscow Mule, Cosmopolitan and Margarita to exotic concoctions, such as the fruity Caribbean Cruise and Kahlua-based South of the Border, there are 200 recipes to try. Each book also contains esse...

Adventures with Old Vines offers an engaging and knowledgeable guide to demystify wine for novice enthusiasts. Richard Chilton provides detailed information about buying and storing wine, how to read a wine list, the role of the sommelier, wine fraud, how wine is really made, and how weather patterns can influence the quality of a vintage. A vineyard owner and lifelong wine lover, the author encourages readers to discover wine by tasting, taking notes, and tasting again. The book also includes...

From the deliciously dry gin Martini to the sweet-sour flavours of a rum Daiquiri, there are classic and contemporary cocktails to suit every taste, and to fit every occasion. In handy spirit-by-spirit chapters - from Gin to Tequila, Whisky to Prosecco - Classic Cocktails is full of all the recipes you'll need to create your favourite drinks at home for that boozy 'catch-up' or pre-'out-out' party with friends. An Introduction will help you on your way to knowing the best ingredients, glasswa...

Great Britain is a premium wine-producing region, with around 650 vineyards in England and Wales covering some 2,750 hectares and producing sparkling and still wines. English and Welsh wines have won many prestigious awards recently and Stephen Skelton is the leading authority on the wines of the UK. The wines of Great Britain is a comprehensive survey of the history of UK wines, as well as of the current state of the wine industry and its future prospects. After a short introduction showing whe...

"An intoxicating read. You'll want to consume it twice." —A.J. Baime, New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental President and Dewey Defeats Truman A fun little book packed with historic Churchill information, drinking companions, locations, and preferences, as well as plenty of cocktail recipes!   Churchill was seldom short of a witty remark, and made his views on drinking quite well-known: “I have taken far more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me.” When feeling down he s...

With at least 60 recipes, this wide-ranging drinks book is ideal for anyone building their bar library-tongue-in-cheek with humorous anecdotes and thoughtful illustrations, it will also appeal to those who appreciate light-hearted memoir and travel reading. Long before the term "social distancing" entered the lexicon, introverts were thriving. But let's clear one thing up right away: Being introverts doesn't mean we're all a bunch of hermits. Introverts like going out as much as the next per...

A compact and easy-to-navigate newcomer to the Halliday Wine stable, the Halliday Pocket Wine Companion distils key elements of the annual guide, curating a best of the best both by value and ratings across the country's key wine regions. While value can be difficult to define with wine, it's a big part of the decision when it comes to choosing a bottle. Here we've put it front and centre by only featuring the wineries and wines with special value ratings from the Wine Companion 2022. James Ha...