Heart and Soul

Heart and Soul
Author: Graeme Lofts
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2012-01-27
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1742469264

A look at the famous families who pioneered the Australian wine industry over generations Heart and Soul takes you on a journey through the history, the people, the vineyards, and the regions of Australia's most famous wineries. Chronicling the triumphs and travails of the families who led the way, the book offers an exciting showcase of Australian wine history in all its diversity and deliciousness. With more than 1,200 years of winemaking experience between them, the first families of Australian wine share stories that are as rich and varied as the wines they produce. It covers their relationships with the land itself, their ascent in the industry, the inspiration behind their signature wines, and the passion that goes into every vat. Exclusive photographs, wine labels, regional maps, and informative sidebars are peppered throughout. With a Foreword by Australia's beloved wine commentator, James Halliday Rare and fascinating photographs appear throughout the book This is the definitive book on the history and personalities of the Australian wine industry For anyone who loves Australian wine, Heart and Soul is a must-read volume that is sure to enlighten and entertain.

The History of Australian Wine

The History of Australian Wine
Author: Max Allen
Publisher: Victory Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Wine and wine making
ISBN: 9780522856149

The History of Australian Wine is a unique inside account of the Australian wine industry's development throughout the 20th century. Award-winning writer Max Allen weaves together an oral history full of firsthand recollections from winemakers, cellar hands, business leaders and grape growers, offering personal insights into how Australian wine has received its phenomenal international reputation. From the horse-drawn plough in the vineyard to innovative winemaking technology and our changing tastes as a nation of wine drinkers, the stories in this book reveal plenty of larrikins and pioneers. Charismatic leaders mentored each generation and imbued a strong sense of collaboration and mateship, and bloody-minded individuals fiercely steered their own course and inspired many along the way. At the heart of it all beats a powerful sense of resilience. Australian vignerons have always faced challenges, but it has been in times of extreme adversity that the industry has taken its greatest leaps forward.

Australian Wine Encyclopedia,The

Australian Wine Encyclopedia,The
Author: James Halliday
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Total Pages: 710
Release: 2009-08-01
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1742732453

Don't know your amontillado from your amoroso? Can't say who declared cabernet sauvignon the only variety to be tolerated in heaven? Can't list the movers and shakers in the Australian wine landscape today? Never fear, James Halliday, Australia's foremost wine writer, has compiled all the answers. The Australian Wine Encyclopedia is the definitive guide to all things wine in Australia, from someone who has immersed himself in the topic his whole life. From Abbey Creek Vineyard all the way to zinfandel, James gives detailed explanations of regions, personalities, grape varieties, winemaking processes and terms used in discussing wines. Written with his trademark vigour and contagious curiosity about what makes wine tick, The Australian Wine Enclycopedia is a must for all lovers of wine, from newcomers to experts.

Reverse Wine Snob

Reverse Wine Snob
Author: Jon Thorsen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2015-06-16
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1632209233

Most rational people don’t pay $40 for $20 items. And yet with wine, it happens all the time. Wine can be an expensive hobby. Founder of the popular site ReverseWineSnob,com, Jon Thorsen is an unapologetic frugal wine consumer. He flips wine snobbery on its head by pushing a $20 or less mantra. Reverse Wine Snob is designed to help wine drinkers stop wasting money and get the most satisfaction out of their drinking dollars. It reveals Thorsen’s Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery—ten beliefs that eliminate myths about wine—as well as a unique rating system that includes the cost of the bottle so that there is satisfaction in both taste and price. In Jon’s unique system, the more expensive a wine, the better it must taste. Reverse Wine Snob explains: The number one rule all wine drinkers should follow, no matter what the wine snobs say. How to shop for wine at stores like the nation’s #1 wine retailer Costco and Trader Joe’s. The regions and varieties of wine that give the best value. Why the price of a wine has nothing to do with its taste. Why the distribution system in the US is broken which costs you money and limits your wine choices. Tons of Jon’s very favorite wine picks. Jon dapples in every kind of wine from $10 kitchen sink blends to the $20 “Saturday Night Splurge,” so delicious it’s worth twice the price. Reverse Wine Snob brings plain old common sense to the wine industry and encourages wine lovers to explore the world of inexpensive quality wine. Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Good Books and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of cookbooks, including books on juicing, grilling, baking, frying, home brewing and winemaking, slow cookers, and cast iron cooking. We’ve been successful with books on gluten-free cooking, vegetarian and vegan cooking, paleo, raw foods, and more. Our list includes French cooking, Swedish cooking, Austrian and German cooking, Cajun cooking, as well as books on jerky, canning and preserving, peanut butter, meatballs, oil and vinegar, bone broth, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Good Wine, Bad Language, Great Vineyards

Good Wine, Bad Language, Great Vineyards
Author: Tony Curtis
Publisher: Drink Australia Pty Limited
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Vineyards
ISBN: 9780977514700

Bursting with photography from Esmeralda Wood, each photograph draws the reader in, revealing confessions of some of Australia's most prominent and respected wine makers.

Making Good Wine

Making Good Wine
Author: Bryce Rankine
Publisher: Macmillan Publishers Aus.
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2007-11-10
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1742625851

Making Good Wine has become the classic text on Australian and New Zealand winemaking, read and treasured by professional and amateur winemakers, students, wine lovers and buffs alike who want to know more about wine. Clearly and expertly it explains the principles as well as the practices of winemaking, and highlights the remarkable nature of the product. Written by Bryce Rankine, long-time head of oenology at South Australia's famous Roseworthy College, this the definitive work on winemaking in Australia and New Zealand.

The Australian Wine Guide

The Australian Wine Guide
Author: Clive Hartley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2011
Genre: Wine
ISBN: 9780977591237

The Australian Wine Guide Fifth Edition keeps you up to date on wine in Australia. It covers types and styles of wine, wine production, tasting and serving wine. It teaches you about developing your palate, interpreting a wine label and international wine styles. Wine and food matching and Australian geographical regions have been completely updated and expanded. Leading Australian winemakers offer their thoughts on wine regions and grape varieties. About 3,000 wines were tasted over 18months for inclusion into the new edition and wines have been rated into three categories – Outstanding, Highly Recommended and Recommended; bolded entries indicate that a company has a reliable track record for producing this style of wine. Huon Hooke – Sydney Morning HeraldThis is not a guide in the usual meaning of the word, as in a book full of tasting notes. It’s a general introduction to wine. Clive Hartley has produced an excellent book to suit wine students whether amateur or professional. It is comprehensive, easy to read, packed with information and takes a global view. First published in 1999: 2nd Ed 2002; 3rd Ed 2004; 4th Ed 2008 and 5th Ed 2011.

A Year in the Life of Grange

A Year in the Life of Grange
Author: Philip White
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2013
Genre: Wine and wine making
ISBN: 9780987574008

A landmark in Australian wine publishing. Superbly crafted and uncompromisingly presented, this limited-edition collectors' item of original photographs and words lives the story of one of the world's most celebrated wines.