Fifty sensational drinks featuring Maine distilled gins, vodkas, and brandies, local honey meads, fruit wines, and heirloom apple ciders-all created by producers and barkeeps from Maine restaurants and bistros. From a piping hot Apple Hot Toddy-featuring Maine mead, gin, and cranberry bitters-from Portland's 555 Restaurant to a cooling fresh take on a favorite summer drink, Back Porch Lemonade-with Cold River Vodka and local ginger beer-from Seagrass Bistro in Yarmouth, you'll find drinks for all seasons and all tastes. Scattered throughout the book are portraits of Maine producers in their own words telling the stories of how they capture a little bit of Maine in what they make. Take Bob Bartlett, who founded Bartlett Maine Estate Winery in 1983: "A lot of people," he recounts in the book, "thought we were nuts when we told them what we were going to make wine in Gouldsboro, Maine. But then when we opened, we had a line of people here out the door and sold out our first wine-3000 bottles of blueberry wine-in a week and a half. Today we make 70 thousand bottles and more than a dozen wines. We're no different than a small California boutique winery, with stainless steel tanks and barrels of French and American oak-and a lot of passion.

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Dishing Up Oregon is a delectable collection of 145 recipes, many contributed by chefs, innkeepers, farmers, and other food producers from around the state, that celebrate the rich diversity of Oregon's cuisine. From farm-fresh vegetables to orchard fruits and berries, milk and cheese, seafood, wild game, wine and beer, coffee, and baked goods, Oregon's food scene is one of the best in the world. Drawing from many of the state's most popular food sources and destinations, Ashley Gartland has included irresistible recipes for every meal and every course, including Chanterelle Rillettes, Asparagus Vichyssoise, Grilled Oregonzola Figs, Cuvee's Coveted Crab Juniper, Flank Steak with Sorrel Salsa Verde, Duck Confit and Butternut Squash Risotto, Blackberry Bread Pudding, and Rustic Pear Galette. Dishing Up Oregon is also a visual tour of Oregon's food and drink scene, with beautiful photography of farms, inns, vineyards, and more. Profiles of the people behind these enterprises, along with suggested itineraries for food lovers traveling the state, make this book an engaging read and a useful travel companion as well as a must-have cookbook.

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In 2007, Keith Cohen purchased New York's Orwasher's Bakery, listed among the top ten bakeries in America. He launched a new line of Artisan Wine Breads in 2009 under the brand name Oven Artisans. Cohen created his new breads with a wine grape starter in collaboration with Channing Daughters Vineyard in Long Island. The technique used dates back to ancient Egypt, where bakers who were baking bread in the same facility as wine was being fermented discovering that the natural yeast in the air from the fermenting grapes would leaven the bread and give it special flavor. In 2010, Cohen premiered his beer bread-a chewy, dark-hued creation with a nutty, robust flavor that comes from the Otis Stout from Sixpoint Craft Ales that's mixed into the dough. Artisan Bread will feature the techniques used as well as the recipes for Orwasher's most famous breads adapted specifically to facilitate home baking.

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When people drink, all sorts of things happen… it brings out something in them, something that has been concealed: they develop a mood anywhere between happy and murderous. Within those two end pieces lies a range of emotions and actions which the talented Thirteen Press authors have explored in great detail in this exciting and fascinating anthology. From Ken Goldman's Noah Hypothesis through to B.T. Joy's Rains That Fall In The Vineyard, the stories are varied and dark, guaranteed to make you reach for a bottle of something, beer, wine or spirits. Enjoy!

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Three be the things I shall never attain: Envy, content, and sufficient champagne."-Dorothy ParkerFrom pubs, alehouses, wine bars, vineyards, across the table, and under the table comes a flowing river of thoughts about drinking. Some of it you'll find profound, some of it funny, some of it silly. But all of it's about that most inspired of human inventions: alcohol. From the ancient ("The man who isn't jolly after drinking is just a driveling idiot to my thinking." -Euripedes) to the modern ("Alcohol-the cause of and the solution to all of life's problems." -Homer Simpson), here is wit, wisdom, and drunken ramblings about beer, wine, whiskey, gin, and every other alcoholic substance humans have happily used since the beginning of time to pickle their livers. Mixed with favorite drink recipes, short biographies of potable quotables, and information about favorite watering spots, this is a resource you will want to keep next to the bottle of Beefeaters and bitters.

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Keenly anticipated each year by winemakers, collectors and wine lovers, the Australian Wine Companion is recognised nationally as the industry benchmark. The 2015 edition has been completely revised to bring you up-to-the-minute information. In his inimitable style, James Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine through detailed tasting notes, each with vintage-specific ratings and advice on optimal drinking as well as each wine's closure, alcohol content and price. He provides information about wineries and winemakers, including vineyard sizes, opening times and contact details. The Australian Wine Companion is an indispensable reference from the country's leading wine authority and a must-have guide for anyone visiting a winegrowing region, or wanting to replenish their cellar or wine rack.

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Tours of Napa, Sonoma and the Russian River Valley are certainly featured in this guide, but Mobil Travel Guides takes wine-tasting to a whole new level by providing information on some lesser-known domestic vineyards. We'll help you find these treasures along with great places to stay and dine in the ultimate guide for the true wine lover.

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During the thirty-five years wine critic and writer Paul Gregutt has lived in the state of Washington, its wine industry has ballooned from a mere half dozen wineries to nearly five hundred. Washington Wines and Wineries offers a comprehensive, critical, and accessible account of the nation's second largest wine-producing region. Gregutt, who has covered Washington wine in books, newspapers, and magazines since the mid-1980s, enthusiastically dispenses information along with his editorial opinion, displaying the depth of his knowledge of the area, the players, the regions, and the wines. He points out the best vineyards, the most accomplished winemakers, the must-have wines, and the newcomers to watch. He rates wineries-not wines-with a unique and detailed 100-point scale, providing an insider's view of the best that Washington state has to offer. As the global wine industry reinvents itself for twenty-first-century palates, Washington is poised to become as important and influential as California on the world stage. Washington Wines and Wineries is the definitive reference book on the subject.

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Are you happy with your life? Are you living your Dream Life? If not, why not Living your authentic Dream Life is not the same as having a perfect life. It really means you are following your passion, achieving the goals you want out of life and spending your time and resources where you wish. In her book, "Drink Fine Wine…Ride Fine Horses - Leading the Life of your Dreams," Tammy Rimes shares how she left the corporate business and government management worlds to live her Dream Life - owning a winery and raising show horses. With two successful wine tasting rooms, vineyards and horses, she rejoices that her cubicle days are behind her. Many people enter the wine tasting room and say "you are living the Dream Life!"After hearing hundreds of people make that exclamation, Tammy decided to use her own story and provide a practical, no-nonsense guide to identifying, planning and living your own Dream Life. Sharing motivational stories and real-world setbacks, with a bit of humor thrown in, Tammy shares how to dust ourselves off and get back on the horse in order to ride into the reality of your Dream Life. This fun and enlightening book will lead you to: identify your passion learn how to establish goals and tracking systems that work for you embrace the power of baby steps celebrate successes and have fun in the process prepare for Plan B…when things don't always work like you planned or your "knight on a white horse" does not arrive and deliver. Dreaming about a better life is not enough…it takes a plan and without one, you are just wishing that your dreams will come true. A funny thing happens when you start living a life. Sometimes the life takes over and you become part of a path that you don't even recognize anymore. And the further you get down the path, the more you start to forget where it started, and where you were intending to go. What were you going to be when you grow up? And what are you doing now? Just look at your life and where you are now. Is this where

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Keenly anticipated each year by winemakers, collectors and wine lovers, the Australian Wine Companion is recognised nationally as the industry benchmark. The 2014 edition has been completely revised to bring you up-to-the-minute information. In his inimitable style, James Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine through detailed tasting notes, each with vintage-specific ratings and advice on optimal drinking as well as each wines closure, alcohol content and price. He provides information about wineries and winemakers, including vineyard sizes, opening times and contact details. The Australian Wine Companion is an indispensable reference from the countrys leading wine authority and a must-have guide for anyone visiting a winegrowing region, or wanting to replenish their cellar or wine rack. Features- Full tasting notes for 4009 wines- Ratings, drink-to dates and prices for a further 2207 wines- 94 new wineries- 1396 winery profiles- Best of the best wines by variety- Section on varietal wine styles and regions- Vintage rating charts for each region- Regional index showing availability of food, accommodation, music events and cellar-door sales- A full-colour map of the wine regions of AustraliaRespected wine critic and vigneron James Halliday AM has a career that spans over forty years, but he is most widely known for his witty and informative writing about wine. As one of the founders of Brokenwood in the Lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales, and thereafter of Coldstream Hills in the Yarra Valley, Victoria, James is an unmatched authority on every aspect of the wine industry, from the planting and pruning of vines through to the creation and marketing of the finished product. His winemaking has led him to sojourns in Bordeaux and Burgundy, and he has had a long career as a wine judge in Australia and overseas. In 1995 he received the wine industrys ultimate accolade, the Maurice OShea Award. In 2010 James was made a Member of the Orde

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This little guide will help a novice with the basics on all the below including basic food pairing or the wines listed. What is Wine Sulfites-Allergies and Headaches-Wine Tasting-Wine Words-Collecting-Packaging/Labels-Storage, Buying Tips, Serving, Serving Temperatures, Health Benefits. Red: Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Durif, Lambrusco, Manseng, Melbac, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tempernillo, Zinfindel White: Chardonay, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Merlot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Roussanna, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Champagne Other: Muscat, Concord, Niagari, Muscadine, Scuppernog Hybrid: Chambourcin, Chardonel, Traminette, Seyval Blanc Suzette spent five years running a book and wine shop, talking to vineyards, wineries, and vintners.

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Julian Curry, actor and wine buff, has devised this unique guide to wine. In a clear but light-hearted manner, he takes the reader to the heart of wine making and wine drinking. However rich and complex the subject of wine may be, he insists that it is also hugely rewarding and great fun. Currys informative and entertaining account begins with a description of work in vineyard and cellar. It outlines the many choices faced by grape-grower and winemaker, resulting in the variety of different styles of wine produced. It continues with wines journey from winery to gullet, with advice on cellaring, buying, serving, food-matching and tasting. It then moves on to thumbnail sketches of the grape varieties most commonly used, their natural habitats and the related styles of wine. It concludes with a lengthy section devoted to all the major wine regions, in the Old World and the New.

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Written by one of the world s foremost wine and travel experts Wanderlust Wining is a fun delicious journey through many of the America s finest wine countries; exploring their outdoor activities and wine tasting specialties. It s a one-stop-read to crafting active wine tasting trips in unique (and familiar) wine countries all over the United States. Discover how to kick off mornings with action-packed activities and spend the remainder of the day sniffing, swirling and sipping through local wineries. Learn how to taste wine like a pro and be in the local know about the best hiking and mountain biking trails or places to paddle, surf and sail. Visit creameries, galleries or savor a sustainable wine dinner served in the middle of a vineyard. Each fast-paced, easy-to-understand chapter offers light-handed wine education and historic facts about the area s wines, local parks and sports outfitter, "must-go" restaurants, art galleries, markets, vineyards, and more.

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If you're after a good quality wine to try, you are no longer restricted to the greats of the Old World - Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhine Valley and Barolo to name but a few. Countries everywhere from Argentina to Australia, and even China, Canada, India and Thailand are now producing great wines at affordable prices. So what to choose? 1001 Wines You Must Try Before You Die is here to lift you out of the grapey confusion. Entries written by experts cover everything you'll need to choose between the Chardonnay or the Grenache, including evocative tasting notes, informative and entertaining reviews, suggestions as to when the wines will be at their best and recommendations for other great vintages and similar wines. Accompanied by images of the wine labels and beautiful photographs of the wineries and vineyards, this book is a sumptuous guide to discovering the world's most interesting and exciting wines.

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From deep, supple and mouthfilling Shiraz to golden botrytised Riesling, from delicious gooseberry and grassdriven Sauvignon Blanc to the generosity of sunkissed Chardonnay, the ancient continent of Australia produces wines that equal the best in the world. The enormous geographic variations in Australian landscapes and soils ensure that every variety of wine grape flourishes in its optimum growing environment somewhere in the continent, whether it be the cool climate of Tasmania for Pinot Noir, or the Mediterranean summers of Margaret River in Western Australia for Cabernet Sauvignon. James Halliday, one of Australia's foremost wine writers and for many years a vineyard owner and vigneron in the Yarra Valley, Victoria, has written about every wine region in Australia over seventy of them in this definitive Atlas. Each region has a superb map, specially created using innovative digital cartography more accurate than any so far published showing both geographic features and the position of many wineries. Drawing on his inimitable way with words, Halliday describes the types of grapes grown in each region, the soil, the climate and the winegrowing history of the area, as well as giving an introduction to the most famous and respected wineries, and naming their signature wines. The Atlas is lavishly illustrated, the photographs bringing to life the individual regions, the vineyards themselves, and the dedicated people who make the wine. For wine lovers who want to know more about the winegrowing regions of Australia, and the background to the wines they enjoy, James Halliday's Wine Atlas of Australia is an indispensable volume.

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An up-to-date look at one of the fastest-growing New World wine regions. British Columbia has some of Canada's best grape-growing conditions - about 7,500 acres of the province are vineyards. Wineries are opening up all over the province and turning out award-winning vintages, making British Columbia a key player in the international wine scene. This revised and updated edition of The Wineries of British Columbia is a comprehensive guide to the wineries of this thriving wine industry. Acclaimed wine writer John Schreiner profiles 175 established and newer wineries, offering lively winery histories, fascinating interviews with vintners, recommended wines and contact information.

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Since the first edition of A Guide to North Carolinas Wineries in 2003, the states wineries have nearly tripled in number. Tar Heel grapes are grown in the sand of coastal islands, on mountains so steep that tractors slide down them, and everywhere in between. The winegrowers include scientists, farmers, teachers, computer geeks, and "wine bums." They make or sell their wine at idyllic country estates, in converted gas stations and barns, and in conjunction with their art galleries and restaurants. Among the newcomers is Richard Childress, as committed to winemaking as he is to his NASCAR teams. In just a few years, Childress Vineyards has assumed its place alongside noted establishments like Biltmore Estate Winery, Shelton Vineyards, and Duplin Winery. At the other end of the spectrum are smaller but equally fascinating operations like Elkin Creek Vineyard, which the owner spent years building by hand; Thistle Meadow Winery, where the proprietor would rather teach you how to make your own wine than sell you a bottle of his; and Sanctuary Vineyards, whose owners flood 20 to 30 acres of farmland each winter to welcome thousands of snow geese. The 64 winery profiles in this second edition provide wine lists, directions to the wineries, and contact, schedule, and fee information. They also detail the history of each winery and convey some of the passion of the owners and winemakers.

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An up-to-date look at one of the fastest-growing New World wine regions. British Columbia has some of Canada's best grape-growing conditions - about 7,500 acres of the province are vineyards. Wineries are opening up all over the province and turning out award-winning vintages, making British Columbia a key player in the international wine scene. This revised and updated edition of The Wineries of British Columbia is a comprehensive guide to the wineries of this thriving wine industry. Acclaimed wine writer John Schreiner profiles 175 established and newer wineries, offering lively winery histories, fascinating interviews with vintners, recommended wines and contact information.

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At Château Angélus, in the heart of Saint-Émilion in France, the vine and the wine are a religion, a passion shared by the Boüard de Laforest family since 1782. Here is the story of the family, the land, and their exceptional wines. In 2012, Château Angélus was promoted to Premier Grand Cru classé "A," today, the winery itself is being reinvented: A new château is being built using traditional artisan techniques, with a new bell tower made from the local limestone. With exceptional photographs of the vineyards, the win- ery, and the renovation and restoration of Château Angélus, this tale of great wine is brought to life.

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At the age of 47, when he a successful publishing executive and living with his wife and four children in an affluent Chicago suburb, John Shafer made the surprise announcement that he had purchased a vineyard in the Napa Valley. In 1973, he moved his family to California and, with no knowledge of winemaking, began the journey that would lead him, thirty years later, to own and operate what distinguished wine critic Robert M. Parker, Jr. called "one of the world's greatest wineries." This book, narrated by Shafer's son Doug, is a personal account of how his father turned his midlife dream into a remarkable success story. Set against the backdrop of Napa Valley's transformation from a rural backwater in the 1970s through its emergence today as one of the top wine regions in the world, the book begins with the winery's shaky start and takes the reader through the father and son's ongoing battles against killer bugs, cellar disasters, local politics, changing consumer tastes, and the volatility of nature itself. Doug Shafer tells the story of his own education, as well as Shafer Vineyards' innovative efforts to be environmentally sustainable, its role in spearheading the designation of a Stags Leap American Viticultural Area, and how the wine industry has changed in the contemporary era of custom-crushing and hobbyist winery investors.

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Over the past twenty-five years, renowned critic Robert M. Parker, Jr, has visited both legendary and fledgling wineries all over the world and has tasted hundreds of thousands of wines. Only a fraction of those wines have earned his highest ratings and are considered by him to be truly legendary. In his latest book, Parker brings together what he calls "the best of the best," taking readers on a personal tour of the wineries that have impressed him most with their dedication to quality, consistency, and excellence. The World's Greatest Wine Estates pays homage to exceptional wines and the exceptional people who make them. These lavishly illustrated pages showcase 175 of the world's most accomplished - and most spectacular - estates. Parker goes be-yond the labels, bottles, and ratings to present the land, the history, and the dedicated artisans practicing their craft. Though they form a wildly diverse group, all of these producers "share an inexhaustible commitment to their vineyards, a passion to produce as fine a wine as is humanly possible, and a vision that the joys of wine are infinite and represent the pinnacle of a civilized society." Parker begins with an overview of what makes a wine great - the ability to please both the palate and the intellect, to offer intense aromas and flavors without heaviness, to improve with age, to reflect its place of origin as well as the skill of its producers - and explains how he came to choose the profound wines he features here. He also offers insider tips for ordinary wine-lovers who want to get their hands on extraordinary bottles. The heart of the book contains profiles of the greatest estates of Argentina, Australia, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the United States. Each region is illustrated with a full-color map and accompanied by an introduction explaining the general wine history of the country. In his profiles of individual estates, Parker offers essential geographical information su

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With a history dating back to our early settlers, Canadian winemaking has truly come of age. Now more than 500 wineries offer highly praised vintages such as our famous icewines and recently developed exotic varietals: * The world's most expensive new wine was a bottle of Canadian icewine: in 2006, Royal DeMaria released five cases of their 2000 Chardonnay icewine at a whopping $30,000 per half-bottle * The first vineyard in Canada was planted by French settlers in Nova Scotia in 1633 * As of 2009, British Columbia had 19 vineyards and wineries with full organic certification; Ontario and Nova Scotia had one each * Ontario's Niagara Peninsula, Pelee Island and Lake Erie North Shore regions supply 80 percent of the Canadian-grown grapes used in Canadian wine production * When Prohibition hit Ontario in 1916, the province's winegrowers managed to convince the government to exempt wineries; the only catch was that customers had to buy at least a five-gallon keg or a case of 12 bottles at a time * Canadian celebrities who own vineyards include Mike Weir, Wayne Gretzky and Dan Aykroyd * And so much more.

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There is a saying among winemakers that "great wine begins with dirt." Beginning from this intriguing premise, The Winemaker's Dance embarks on an eye-opening exploration of "terroir" in one of the greatest places on earth to grow wine-California's Napa Valley. Jonathan Swinchatt and David G. Howell weave a tale that begins millions of years ago with the clash of continental plates that created the Napa Valley and go on to show how this small region, with its myriad microclimates, complex geologic history, and dedicated winemakers, came to produce world-class wines. A fascinating look at the art and science of winemaking and the only comprehensive book that covers Napa's geology, history, and environment, The Winemaker's Dance will help wine enthusiasts better understand wine talk and wine writing and, most importantly, wine itself. The Winemaker's Dance is animated by the voices of Napa's winemakers talking about their craft. The book also contains two driving tours through the valley that highlight the landscapes and wineries discussed. An array of unique illustrations-including shaded relief maps overlaid with color aerial photographs-provide a new and illuminating look at the region: its bedrock, sediments, soils, sun, wind, and rain. The expansive narrative considers how these elements influence wines from particular vineyards and how specific winemaking practices can bring out or mask aspects of terroir. It concludes with a discussion of the state of the winemaking industry today. Unraveling the complex relationship between the people, the earth, and the vines of Napa Valley, The Winemaker's Dance brings the elusive concept of terroir to a broad audience, adding a vibrant dimension to the experience of the valley's wines. It also provides insights that enhance our understanding of wines and winegrowing regions the world over.

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Keenly anticipated each year by winemakers, collectors and wine lovers, the Wine Companion is recognised nationally as the industry benchmark. The 2016 edition has been completely revised to bring you up-to-the-minute information. In his inimitable style, James Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine through detailed tasting notes, each with vintage-specific ratings and advice on optimal drinking as well as each wine's closure, alcohol content and price. He provides information about wineries and winemakers, including vineyard sizes, opening times and contact details. The Wine Companion is an indispensable reference from the country's leading wine authority and a must-have guide for anyone visiting a winegrowing region, or wanting to replenish their cellar or wine rack. FEATURING Full tasting notes for 3,859 wines Ratings, drink-to dates and prices for a further 2,629 wines 92 new wineries 1,317 winery profiles A list of the five-star wineries of each region Vintage rating charts for each region Regional index showing availability of food, accommodation, music events and cellar-door sales A full-colour map of the wine regions of Australia

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Hi, my name's Peter Svans and for the last 18 years we've owned The Gurdies Winery. Like you, I've loved my wines for as long as I can remember and this is our story how we went from being just wine lovers to being full on winemakers. It's how we moved from simply interested to passionate and obsessed and all the steps in between. As most wine lovers do, we started making wines by buying some grapes and turning the backyard into a suburban winery but then things changed. And like all great plans hatched over a few bottles of red we ignored reality and chased our dream to make our own wines on a much bigger scale. Then, after a lot of searching we bought the most amazing property overlooking the water and moved in on New Years Eve 1992.Since that time we've made and sold a helluva lot of wines, we've had hundreds of thousands of people through the cellar door and we've won our share of awards. And every time I talked to anyone about our winery I got pretty much the same reply;Wow, we've always wanted to own a wineryI've lost count of how many times I got that reply, it seems everyone I spoke to shared the dream of making their own wines. Well, we lived the dream for 18 years and sold the winery at a great profit in 2010.Now I've had time to sort through the pictures and write the words and this is our story of what it's really like to own a winery. It's not a textbook, it's not a finance manual and it's not a step-by-step how-to manual. It's what we did and how we did it and all the highs and lows we lived through in those 18 years. You get to see what happens in the vineyard through the year, from bare canes up to lush grapes. Have a look at what 'behind closed doors' vintage is like, scenes the public never gets to see and…Have you ever been to a function at a winery Well here's your chance to peek under the covers of festivals, functions, weddings and find out what makes a great function. And you get to see the times that make your spirit soar and live through the utter h

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Sandy Hill is rich in imagination, style, taste, and experience. She has climbed the highest peak on every continent. She has kayaked the Arctic and ridden across the Masai Mara in Kenya on horseback. She owns a vineyard in California, and she throws parties that are the talk of whatever town she's in. Memorable entertaining, for her, is not about the easy this and store-bought that if it's simple, why bother? It's about inspiration and preparation, about making every occasion as grand as you would if it were the last thing you'd ever do. To that end, she engages her full imagination, rolls up her sleeves, asks her guests to be co-conspirators, and creates gutsy, one-of-a-kind events of all sizes and shapes at her ranch in wine country. The results range from the intimate to the ultimate: rowboat suppers for two and July Fourth blowouts for hundreds; Mexican luncheons to celebrate the harvest and feasts honoring Hindu gods; treasure hunts; poetry readings, grape picking and wine tastings; bachelor parties and wedding picnics; and bona fide holidays such as Father's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas as you've probably never imagined they could be. These are parties at which the energy flows both ways, from prepared and inspired hostess to willing and active guest, where people sing or cook or ride for their supper, then talk about it for years to come. But for all these parties' grand gestures, they're not about precious perfection. The decorations and menus are real and re-creatable. The recipes, 125 in all, run the gamut from new twists on traditional American and Mexican food to rustic Italian, Spanish, Indian, and Scottish, and each is paired with a specific wine, beer, or cocktail. And while you may never have an elephant on hand to give your guests rides at a party, there's nothing to stop you from equally singular flights of imagination, from guests in costume to colorful table linens or the sheer beauty of a natural backdrop. So go on, dream a grand party, with Fandango as your guide.

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The must-have publication for anyone who buys Ontario wines. Interest in Ontario wines has exploded. No one apologizes any more for serving them; wine snobs compete instead to find the next great producer. The Liquor Control Board of Ontario reports that Ontario wine now accounts for more than 20 per cent of its wine sales. The market is clearly ready for A Pocket Guide to Ontario Wines, Wineries, Vineyards, & Vines. This is the only comprehensive and fully authoritative reference on Ontario wines. In addition to providing up-to-date listings for wineries and vineyards - from the Niagara Peninsula, the North Shore of Lake Erie, Pelee Island, Toronto, and Prince Edward County - it reviews practically every Ontario wine currently available and includes many older vintages. Thousands of wines are graded from undrinkable to extraordinary, and Ejbich's appraisals, based on scrupulously careful tastings, are completely independent and free of bias. Entries also include tasting notes, notes on when a wine is ready to drink, grape varieties and soil types, and the winemaker's approach to his art. This pocket-sized book, modelled on Hugh Johnson's celebrated international wine guide, will be the must-have publication for anyone who buys Ontario wines, from the average consumer to the serious aficionado.

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Diane McMartin, Hardcover, English-language edition, Pub by Workman Publishing Company, Inc.

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This Calls for a Drink!: The Best Wines and Beers to Pair with Every Situation

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Benzaras exclusive and trendy home decor accents nautical decor accessories and furniture products from India has gained itself a reputation due to the high quality and detail at affordable prices. The collection includes a vast selection of metal wall decor garden decor fire place screens lamps dining and entertainments statues and home accent furniture goods. Large Wine Beer Drinks Ice Bucket Party Planter. Alumunium metal Ice bucket party planter is must for any bar. Party Planter is 8 inches in height and 22 inches wide.

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