The World Atlas of Wine

Written by the world's most authoritative wine duo, the unparalleled clarity and detail of the maps remain core to the Atlas. Each of the 200 maps has been thoroughly researched and updated. Reflecting the happenings over the last six years in the world of wine, the pages devoted to the New World show a lot of changes. New additions include: California (Rutherford, Oakville, Stag's Leap),Australia (Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Limestone Coast), New Zealand (Central Otago, Martinborough), South Africa (Constantia). The South American section receives a complete revamp. In Europe the dynamism of the new Old World is in evidence, with Sicily, the Douro, Greece and Germany all receiving extra pages. In Spain, Toro makes an appearance and Austria's hotspots, Wachau & Kremstel, fall under the spotlight. With new illustrations and photographs throughout, this is the must-have book and reference work for all wine enthusiasts.

The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled it

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, she 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. As much a fascinating journey through the process of making this temperamental wine as a biography of a uniquely tempered woman, "The Widow Clicquot" is a read to savour.

The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia: The Classic Reference to the Wines of the World

Three-time Wine Writer of the Year Tom Stevenson updates and enriches his award-winning visual guide to the wines of the world. Described as “a heroic piece of work . . . an indispensable book which should be part of any serious wine lover’s library” Sunday Times. From the Old World to the New, including all the emerging regions, pick up the latest on all the wine-producing areas across the globe; covers every appellation, official and unofficial, and all the best producers. Plus, find practical advice on tasting, storing and serving as well as expert tips on choosing food to accompany wine. A tantalising read which will appeal to any serious wine drinker's palate.

The Oxford Companion to Wine (Oxford Companions)

Published in 1994 to worldwide acclaim, the first edition of Jancis Robinson's seminal volume immediately attained legendary status, winning every major wine book award including the Glenfiddich and Julia Child/IACP awards, as well as writer and woman of the year accolades for its editor on both sides of the Atlantic. Combining meticulously-researched fact with refreshing opinion and wit, The Oxford Companion to Wine presents almost 4,000 entries on every wine-related topic imaginable, from regions and grape varieties to the owners, connoisseurs, growers, and tasters in wine through the ages; from viticulture and oenology to the history of wine, from its origins to the present day. Now exhaustively updated, this third edition incorporates the very latest international research to present almost 400 new entries on topics ranging from globalization and the politics of wine to brands, precision viticulture, and co-fermentation. Hundreds of entries have undergone major revision, among them yeast, barrel alternatives, climate change, and virtually all wine regions; and useful lists and statistics are appended, including controlled appellations and their permitted grape varieties, and wine production and consumption by country. Illustrated with maps of every important wine region in the world, useful charts and diagrams, and stunning colour photographs, this Companion is unlike any other wine book, offering an understanding of wine in all of its wider contexts - notably historical, cultural, and scientific - and serving as a truly companionable point of reference into which any wine-lover can dip and browse.

Jancis Robinson, OBE and Master of Wine is one of the world's leading authorities on wine, voted the Wine Writers' Writer by her peers in The Observer. The first person outside the wine trade to have passed the notoriously tough Master of Wine exams, she is now the wine columnist for the Financial Times and writes a regular column for publications in ten countries on five continents. She is known to millions as a television presenter on wine and food, and wrote and presented the award-winning 10-part Jancis Robinson's Wine Course, shown around the world in the late 1990s.

Bordeaux

A classic guide to France's most popular wine. Features not just the grand vins from well-known chateaux, but also wines from hundreds of more humble estates. Organized by appellation, each producer is listed, along with an overview and a catalogue of each vintage. A numerical rating system, tasting notes and Parker's refreshing candour make this a book for the serious oenophile, as well as for the enthusiastic amateur taster.

About the Author
Robert Parker is a bestselling author, his previous titles include Parker's Wine Buying Guide. He is the first wine writer to receive France's two highest honours, Knighthoods in the National Order of Merit and the Legion of Honour and he is regarded as the world's foremost authority on wine. Robert Parker resides in Maryland, USA.

The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom

Around 1885, Alfred Barnard was secretary of Harper's Weekly Gazette, a journal dedicated to the wine and spirit trade. In order to provide his readers with the history and descriptions of the whisky-making process, Barnard decided to visit all distilleries in Scotland, England and Ireland. Accompanied by friends, he visited over 150 distilleries. The names found in his reports still excite the dedicated whisky connoisseur today, as well as others whose fame has faded since the end of the 19th century. The appeal of Barnard's book lies not only in the technical descriptions of each distillery's processes, but also in the colourful descriptions of his journeys, brimming with historical colour and detail. A superbly illustrated facsimile edition, with over 200 engravings, this book is a complete guide to the origins of Scotland's national drink, as well as a lively picture of life and travel in the Victorian age.

Ardbeg: A Peaty Provenance

A must for all Ardbeg whisky lovers. The book details the history of the distillery from it's origins in 1815 to the present day.  Glenmorangie invested heavily in 1997 to resurrect this Islay malt and it was awarded 'World Whisky of the Year in 2008'.

The book covers tasting notes, the history of the Ardbeg Committee, the people involved, the buildings and more.  Beautiful pictures of Ardbeg and the spectacular Islay landscape enhance the book and it a perfect addition to the discerning whisky drinker's library.

Whisky: The Definitive World Guide to Scotch, Bourbon and Whiskey

A must for every whisky connoisseur! Enjoy a wee nip of the “water of life” with the world’s bestselling whisky writer, Michael Jackson. Embark on a global journey, from the highlands of Scotland to the trendy whisky bars of Tokyo, to discover the world of whisky as it is today. Includes tasting notes of the key whiskies for each distillery and details of how to order.

About the Author
Michael Jackson is the world's leading authority on whisky. He has won many accolades, including the Andre Simon Award and no fewer than five Glenfiddich Awards. He also contributes to a number of publications, including The Independent and Whisky Magazine. Michael lives in Hammersmith, London.

Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2011

Simply a must have book for anyone who wants to make an informed purchase of whisky.  Jim Murray has a great passion and depth of knowledge of his subject.