Vinacular: a Wine Lover's A - Z by Scott Kennedy and John Saker

$25.00 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

Discover what the angel does with her share, how to spot noble rot, and what it means to engage in pigeage in this illuminating guide to wine lingo. With charming illustrations and a vibrant sense of fun, Vinacular is sure to bring a smile to lips of wine-lovers everywhere.

I Drink Therefore I Am: A Philosopher's Guide to Wine by Roger Scruton

$36.99 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits | Reading Level: very good

We are familiar with the medical opinion that a daily glass of wine is good for the health and also the rival opinion that any more than a glass or two will set us on the road to ruin. Whether or not good for the body, Scruton argues, wine, drunk in the right frame of mind, is definitely good for the so ul. And there is no better accompaniment to wine than philosophy. By thinking with wine, you can learn not only to drink in thoughts but to think in draughts. This good-humoured book offers an antidote to the pretentious clap-trap that is written about wine today and a profound apology for the drink on which civilisation has been founded. In vino veritas. ...Show more

Beyond the Vines: The Changing Landscape of Wine in Aotearoa New Zealand by Jules van Costello

$40.00 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

Beyond the Vines: The Changing Landscape of Wine in Aotearoa New Zealand is a deep dive into the world of wine in Aotearoa - past, present and future. Beyond the Vines profiles 65 of the country's most exciting and innovative producers and explores the wine regions and various grapes we've made our own. It is a look at the strengths and struggles of our unique wine industry and a discussion of some of the challenges it will face in years to come. ...Show more

Whisky Rising : The Definitive Guide to the Finest Whiskies and Distillers of Japan: A Story in the Making by Jim (FRW) Stefan; Meehan Van Eycken

$59.99 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits | Reading Level: General Adult

The first, most definitive guide to the exciting revolution happening in the world of Japanese whisky! Raise a glass to Japanese whisky! Whisky Rising is the essential reference with revolutionary new insights into the emerging world of Japanese whisky, featuring profiles on distilleries new and old (so me so new, they don't even have whisky yet!), interviews with master distillers and blenders, and reviews and tasting notes for the best of the best, plus a definitive catalog featuring all of the must-drink whiskies! Follow the whisky bar guide and learn something new from the nosing and drinking tips. Whisky Rising will give you a taste of the good stuff! ...Show more

Wine Lover's Guide (incl. Ebook) by Andre Domine

$19.99 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

In this compact guidebook wine lovers will find documented facts and valuable tips all about wine. The reader first learns everything about wine-growing - the most important grape varieties, the significance of the terroirs, conventional and bio-dynamic forms of cultivation, vine protection and the grap e harvest. The wine cellar is the focus of the second part with the basics of wine processing, barrel development and bottle production. Traditional as well as innovative methods are described and the reader learns how the ideal wine cellar" should look. A look at the great wine countries rounds out the book. In addition to the classical wine cultivation regions new regions from around the world are presented. And finally there are valuable tips for purchasing wine - and of course enjoying it. An indispensable book for all wine lovers! ...Show more

BrewDog: Craft Beer for Geeks by BrewDog PLC

$49.99 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

We are Geeks. There, we said it. We love beer and its creation so much that we literally wrote the book on it. The success of Craft Beer for the People was amazing and it proved that there is a market for a book about beer that breaks the mould. But there is so much more to say. We wrote the ultimat e book for beer virgins and now we are preparing to go deeper. Deep niche deeper. Introducing Craft Beer for the Geeks. Here you will find everything we love about beer and brewing distilled into one must-read volume. In a nutshell it will be the next step for those looking to expand their knowledge. Our target audience? Anyone with an active interest in craft beer. This book will be nothing short of a taproom bible. ...Show more

A Long Stride - The Story of the World's No. 1 Scotch Whisky by Nicholas Morgan

$37.99 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

The history of Johnnie Walker, tracing its roots back to 1820, is also the history of Scotch whisky. But who was John Walker - the man who started the story? And how did his business grow from the shelves of a small grocery shop in Kilmarnock to become the world's No. 1 Scotch? A Long Stride tells the s tory of how John Walker and a succession of ingenious and progressive business leaders embraced their Scottish roots to walk confidently on an international stage. By doing things their own way, Johnnie Walker overturned the conventions of late Victorian and Edwardian Britain, survived two world wars, Prohibition and the Great Depression, coming back stronger each time, to become the first truly global whisky brand, revolutionising the world of advertising along the way. Ultimately the story is a testament to how an obsession with quality and a relentless drive to always move forward created a Scotch whisky loved in every corner of the world ...Show more

Gin: How to Drink It - 125 Gins, 4 Ways by Dave Broom

$34.99 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

Written by the Fortnum & Mason Drinks Writer of the Year 2020. Updated with more than 80 new gins. With more gin brands available than ever before, you need to know how to choose and get the most out of the brands you buy, understanding their flavours so you drink them in the most delicious way pos sible. Award-winning spirits writer Dave Broom has tested thousands of gins from all over the world to choose the 125 selected to appear in this book. As well as the gin selection, he has also tasted and scored each one four ways - in a G&T, a negroni, a martini and with lemonade (a gin that's perfect for a martini may be exactly the opposite in a G&T). So not only do you get to drink the world's best gins, you get to drink them in the best possible way. Praise for the first edition: "You could not write a more sophisticated book or pack more detail onto each page...it is rocket science impressive" - Huffington Post ...Show more

From Dram to Manhattan - Around the World in 40 Whiskey and Bourbon Cocktails by Jesse Estes

$17.99 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

Shake, stir, and mix your way to whiskey and bourbon connoisseur status with award-winning bartender Jesse Estes as he demonstrates how to tame these fiery spirits in 40 delicious cocktail recipes.   Shake, stir, and mix your way to whiskey and bourbon connoisseur status with award-winning bartender J esse Estes as he demonstrates how to tame these fiery spirits in 40 delicious cocktail recipes.   Master classy classic cocktails such as the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Mint Julep, and Whiskey Sour, plus learn new creative variations that are bound to impress.   Whether you prefer a bourbon with notes of caramel, a spicy rye whiskey, a classic sturdy Scotch, or a distinctly innovative Japanese Nikka, the recipe selection includes a wide range of whiskies from around the world.   This is the perfect book for any dedicated whiskey-lover or keen home bartender to add to their collection. ...Show more

A Beer in the Loire by Tommy Barnes

$32.99 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

Prosecco - The Wine and the People Who Made It a Success by Luigi Bolzon

$36.99 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

Following in the footsteps of other illustrious Italian gastronomic successes - from pizza to pasta, from mozzarella to Parmesan and mortadella - Prosecco is the most recent "made in Italy" product to have colonized the world. But what is its history, and how did it come to be a global phenomenon? Luigi Bolzon retraces the origins of Prosecco's immense popularity back to the story of the Italian emigrants who left their country in the second half of the nineteenth century and the experiences of those who, knowingly or not, were most instrumental in cementing Prosecco's reputation in the UK and worldwide. Peppered with anecdotes and containing a rich tapestry of direct testimonies from the protagonists of Prosecco's ascent in the world of wines, Bolzon's book delves deep into the Italian soul to offer an insightful look behind the production and the continuing success of Britain's most loved bubbly. ...Show more

Home Brew Beer: Master the Art of Brewing Your Own Beer by Greg Hughes

$40.00 NZD

Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits

Perfect for beginner home-brewers as well as more accomplished brewers who want to take their interest to the next level, Home Brew Beer is the bible on how to make great beer at home. Featuring detailed step-by-step instructions, full-page photographs, comprehensive timelines explaining what to do to the beer at each stage of its fermentation, and more than 100 home-brew beer recipes -- from traditional pilsners and lagers to "hybrids" such as fruit beer and cream ale -- Home Brew Beer is ideal for anyone looking for a wealth of delicious and satisfying beer recipes for any style. ...Show more