The West Australian Wine Guide 2022 by Ray Jordan

$24.95 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

The Little Book of Rose - Summer Perfection by Orange Hippo!

$12.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks | Series: The\Little Book Of... Ser.

Full of facts, stats, history and quotes about rose. Includes cocktail recipes.

Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled it by Tilar J. Mazzeo

$34.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

Veuve Clicquot champagne epitomizes glamour and style, with tribute paid everywhere from Lord Byron to Casablanca. But who was this young widow - the 'Veuve' - Clicquot, whose champagne sparkled at the courts of France, Britain, and Russia, and how did she rise to celebrity and fortune? Newly widowed, s he assumed the reins of the fledgling wine business she and her husband started, steering it through huge political and financial reversals to succeed as a single woman in a man's world. Visitors flocked to see this cultural icon and taste the vintages she imbued with magic. ...Show more

Halliday Wine Companion 2022: The Bestselling and Definitive Guide to Australian Wine by James Halliday

$39.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

For over thirty years James Halliday has been Australia's most respected wine critic, and his Halliday Wine Companion is recognised as the industry benchmark for Australian wine. A best-selling annual, the Halliday Wine Companion is the go-to guide for wine ratings, regions, best varietals, winery revie ws and a curated selection of the best wines in Australia. The 2022 edition has been completely revised to bring readers up-to-the-minute information. The Halliday team, now led by Tyson Stelzer in the role of chief editor, share their extensive knowledge of wine through detailed tasting notes with points, price, value symbol and advice on best-by drinking, as well as each wine’s closure and alcohol content. The book provides information about wineries and winemakers, including vineyard sizes, opening times and contact details. The perfect self-purchase or gift for the wine lover in your life. The annual bible for lovers of Australian wine, detailing the best wineries and vintages of the key regions. ...Show more

The Little Book of Whisky - Matured to Perfection by Orange Orange Hippo!

$12.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks | Series: The\Little Book Of... Ser.

The perfect gift for anyone desiring a richer whisky experience. Some drinking buddies only ever talk about themselves. Well, not this guy. The Little Book of Whisky is here to listen, entertain and help you imbibe as many whisky-soaked titbits of wit and wisdom as possible. Whisky, aqua vitae, the wate r of life, the spirit of the Gods, the hard stuff - whatever you call it, has long been many people's best friend. But now your best friend has a new best friend - The Little Book of Whisky, a tiny tome guaranteed to raise your spirits with its fine blend of whisky facts & stats, quotes & quips, and matured with whisky history and heritage. The Little Book of Whisky is a guaranteed 100 proof... of excellence. "I'm on a whisky diet. I've lost three days already." Tommy Cooper "A good gulp of hot whiskey at bedtime - it's not very scientific, but it helps." Alexander Fleming on how to kill a common cold If this doesn't make you want to visit Scotland nothing will. The nation is home to more than 20 million casks of maturing whisky. That's four barrels for every Scottish person. No wonder they want their independence.   ...Show more

Beer: History, Legends, Trends (HB) by FONTANA, PIETRO

$29.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

 This book is a journey in words and pictures from ancient times to the modern day, via the history and geography of one of the oldest phenomena in the history of mankind: beer! This book brings to the reader the ancient story of beer, presenting ingredients and methods of production, which for the most part have not changed in Centuries, and accompanies the reader in his discovery of ten types of beer made in the principle beer-making traditions around the world. The book reveals many trade secrets and recommends beers that are unknown to most people: salty, smoky, true to medieval recipes, or recently created by daring independent brewers. Stunning pictures of still-life and food expert Petroni will allow the reader to merge into the refreshing world of beers! AUTHOR: Fabio Petroni, after studying photography, worked with some of the best-known professionals in the sector. His career has led him to specialise in portraits and still lifes, fields in which he has demonstrated an intuitive and rigorous style. He has published several titles for White Star Publishers ...Show more

Hugh Johnson Pocket Wine 2022: The new edition of the no 1 best-selling wine guide by Hugh Johnson, Margaret Rand

$27.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

The world's best-selling annual wine guide.Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the internet. Now in its 45th year of publication, it has no rival as the comprehensive, up-to-the-minute annual guide. It provides clear s uccinct facts and commentary on the wines, growers and wine regions of the whole world. It reveals which vintages to buy, which to drink and which to cellar, which growers to look for and why. Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book gives clear information on grape varieties, local specialities and how to match food with wines that will bring out the best in both.This latest edition of Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book includes a colour supplement: The Ten Best Things About Wine Right Now. ...Show more

Adventures on the Wine Route: A Wine Buyer's Tour of France (25th Anniversary Edition) by Kermit Lynch

$29.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

"Wine is, above all, about pleasure. Those who make it ponderous make it dull . . . If you keep an open mind and take each wine on its own terms, there is a world of magic to discover." So wrote the renowned wine expert Kermit Lynch in the introduction to Adventures on the Wine Route, his ultimate tour of France, especially its wine cellars. The "magic" of wine is Lynch's subject as he takes the reader on a singular journey through the Loire, Bordeaux, the Languedoc, Provence, northern and southern Rhone, and Burgundy. In Adventures on the Wine Route, the wine lover will find wisdom without a trace of pretension and hype. As Victor Hazan wrote, "In Kermit Lynch's small, true, delightful book there is more understanding about what wine really is than in everything else I have read." Praise for Lynch and for Adventures on the Wine Route has not ceased since the book's initial publication thirty years ago. In 2007, The New York Times called it "one of the finest American books on wine." And in June 2012, The Wall Street Journal proclaimed it "the best book on the wine business." Full of vivid portraits of French vintners, memorable evocations of the French countryside, and, of course, vibrant descriptions of French wines, this new edition of Adventures on the Wine Route updates a modern classic for our times. ...Show more

Natural Wine - An Introduction to Organic and Biodynamic Wines Made Naturally by Isabelle Legeron

$45.00 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

Find out more about natural wine--made naturally from organically or biodynamically grown grapes--from leading authority Isabelle Legeron MW. Wine-making has become ever-more unnatural, from the use of blanket crop-spraying in vineyards, to the over-use of sulfites and additives in the cellar, but lucki ly there is another way, as Master of Wine Isabelle Legeron explains. Isabelle, who campaigns for natural wine around the world and runs the hugely successful RAW wine fairs in London, Berlin, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Montr�al, reveals why the finest, most authentic wines are those made naturally. While currently not regulated by an official definition, natural wines are made from sustainably farmed, organic (or biodynamic) grapes, with nothing removed or added during winemaking, bar at most a dash of sulfites. It is good old-fashioned grape juice fermented into wine - just as nature intended. If you care about what's in your glass, want to explore unique flavours, or are keen to support small-scale producers, then you need to know more about natural wine, and where to find it. The third edition of this consumer guide to natural wine has been fully updated, and explains the processes involved, introduces you to some of the growers, and suggests over 140 of the best wines for you to try. "A joyous celebration of all that Legeron believes is good and pure in the world of wine and wine production."�TLS ...Show more

Wine Folly Deluxe - The Magnum Edition by Madeline Puckette

$55.00 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

Want to pick the perfect wine for dinner? Red, white or Rose? Dry or Fruity? Spanish or Portuguese? Become the expert with Wine Folly's Magnum Edition: The Master Guide. It will take your appreciation and understanding of wine to the next level. Wine Folly introduced a whole new audience to the world of wine, making it easy for complete beginners to understand the fundamentals thanks to their straightforward advice, simple explanatory graphics and practical wine-tasting tips. Now they are back with plenty more eye-catching visuals and easy-to-grasp advice that the brand has become known for. Wine Folly Deluxe comes complete with a fresh look, twice as much information on regions, and a profusion of new and alternative wine styles. With its simple and practical answers to all your wine questions and curiosities - red or white? Light or bold? Spanish or Portuguese? - it's the perfect guide for anyone looking to expand their expertise and an ideal gift for the oenophile in your life. ...Show more

The Coffee Book: Barista Tips | Recipes | Beans from Around the World by Anette Moldvaer

$39.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

Deepen your coffee knowledge, experiment with different beans, methods, and flavors, and become a barista at home with The Coffee Book and its 70 recipes.   Discover the origins of coffee and its production before exploring over 40 country profiles, showcasing the incredible variety of beans grown ar ound the world.   Appreciate the nuances of flavor from bean to bean using the taster's wheel to identify different flavors and understand which notes complement one another.   Master different roasting, grinding, tamping and brewing techniques, plus the equipment needed.   Experiment with some 70 recipes, ranging from caf culture classics, such as the Americano, to more adventurous flavor combinations like the Almond Fig Latte or the Hazelnut Frapp as well as non-dairy milk alternatives. ...Show more

The Way of the Cocktail: Japanese Traditions, Techniques, and Recipes by Julia Momosé, Emma Janzen

$44.99 AUD

Category: Wine and Drinks

A richly transportive guide to the world of Japanese cocktails from acclaimed bartender Julia Momose, featuring 85 drink recipes. With its studious devotion to tradition, craftsmanship, and hospitality, Japanese cocktail culture is an art form treated with the same kind of spiritual reverence as sushi-m aking. Now, Julia Momose, a Japanese American bartender and partner of Kumiko and Kikko in Chicago, presents an enchanting journey into the realm of Japanese spirits and cocktails with eighty-five drink recipes. In this essential guide, Julia elegantly breaks down master techniques and provides in-depth information on cocktail culture, history, and heritage spirits that will both educate and inspire. The provocative recipes, inspired by the twenty-four micro-seasons that define the ebb and flow of life in Japan, include perfected classics like the Manhattan and Negroni, riffs on some of Japan's most beloved cocktails like the whisky highball, and even alcohol-free drinks inspired by traditional ingredients, such as yuzu, matcha, and ume. As micro-seasonality shapes the flavors and ingredients used throughout the year, readers will become enveloped in this hypnotic cycle, enjoying the spicy, woodsy Autumn's Jacket that evokes the smoldering burn of smoking rice fields in fall or the invigorating Cherry Americano whose bittersweetness could quench even the most oppressive thirst in early summer. Delving into the soul of Japanese cocktails-from how tradition and philosophy impact drink-making to more cocktail-specific fundamentals like technique, tools, and elements of hospitality-readers will gain a deep understanding of the layered elements that make this cocktail culture so specialized and significant. ...Show more