10.WINE LITERATURE
1st
UK
Oz & James Drink to Britain
The British have a world reputation for their wine and drinks culture. Oz and James add a wonderful and entertaining work to this knowledge.
Author: Oz Clarke and James May
Publisher: ISBN: 978 1862058460 (Pavilion Books)
2nd
IRELAND
A Pint of Plain. Tradition, Change, and the Fate of the Irish Pub
Irish bars have inspired famous authors and clients. Now, they seem to be in danger.
Author: Bill Barich
Publisher: ISBN 978 0802717016 (Walker)
3rd
BRAZIL
Vinhos no Mar Azul. Viagens EnogastronĂ´micas
The author is the chief editor of Diario do Comercio in Sao Paulo. Vinhos do Mar Azul is an extraordinary history book on the journeys of wine through the Atlantic Ocean.
Author: José Guilherme Ferreira, Illustrations: George Rembrandt Gutlich
Publisher: ISBN 978 8578160357 (Editora Terceiro Nome)
4th
FRANCE
Traité du Bon Usage du Vin
The wine writings of Renaissance by Rabelais are gathered in this small but entertaining book. It comes back to France after translations from German and Czech, an intriguing story. Publisher Allia is famous for finding gems like this one.
Author: François Rabelais
Publisher: ISBN 978 2844853011 (Allia)
GERMANY
Aqua Vitae, Ein literarisches Whisky-Tasting
Author: Angelika Brox, Karen Grol
Publisher: (Stories & Friends Verlag)
SCOTLAND
The A-Z of Whisky
Author: Gavin D. Smith
Publisher: (Angels’ Share)
SPAIN - CASTELLANO
Rioja Alavesa
Author: Alfredo Amestoy, Juanjo San Pedro
Publisher: (Juanjo San Pedro)
SPAIN - CATALAN
Diccionari del Vi i del Beure
Author: Joan Maria Romanà Olivé
Publisher: (CossetĂ nia Edicions)
SWITZERLAND
Kronenhalle Bar
Author: Carlo Bernasconi
Publisher: (Orell Fussli)
TURKEY
Barmen
Author: Vefa Zat
Publisher: (Doan Kitap)
U S A
The Riesling Retribution
Author: Ellen Crosby
Publisher: (Scribner)