This visually stunning atlas provides the most comprehensive overview of the wine industry in New Zealand and is the only Wine Atlas devoted entirely to New Zealand wines and wine-making. This second edition of the Wine Atlas of New Zealand builds on the award-winning success of the first edition, the text has been fully updated with many more wineries introduced, there are brand-new colour photographs by John McDermott, as well as new maps throughout. This Atlas provides a comprehensive overview of the wine industry in New Zealand... read more
This is a beautiful gift book for any wine lover. It is more an art book than a technical book - full of stylish photographs from the world of wine, the vineyard and around Hawke's Bay - with informative and highly accessible text. The book has been produced by a star team of writers, designers and stylists, and has amazing images by top photographer Derek Henderson. The text covers the history of the land, the vineyard and the people who have worked there, plus readable material on wine and wine-making techniques. The vineyard's... read more
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Most people know about the impact of Dalmatian immigrants on our wine industry. Some may remember that in the 1820s vines were planted at various places in the Far North. But given how vital the industry is these days and how much attention our distinctive New World wines get from overseas judges, we are all surprisingly hazy about what happened in between. How many New Zealanders know that had it not been for the Temperance movement and the aggression of the beer industry, weÃÂÃÂÃÂ&Ati... read more
In the past decade, Home Coffee Roasting has gone from a small but growing trend to an increasingly mainstream audience. Still, for many in the current generation of coffee lovers, roasting remains a mysterious process. In this completely revised, expanded edition of his classic Home Coffee Roasting, James Beard Award nominated Kenneth Davids reveals the secrets to simple, quality home roasting. Home Coffee Roasting provides insightful, easy-to-follow guidelines for every step in the process:The new home roasters: how to evaluate ... read more
This is a book about the people who made the wine industry of New Zealand. They came from every wine country in Europe, stubborn, dedicated men, slightly odd in the eyes of their neighbours, who set themselves to clothe despised corners of the land in vines. Pioneers of New Zealand Wine is a beautifully told and spectacularly illustrated history of this country
This brand-new concise edition of the "World Atlas of Wine" contains every one of the 200 maps core to the appeal of its original format. An ideal self-purchase, the "Concise World Atlas of Wine" combines essential information on the wines of the world, written by the world's most authoritative wine duo, with the unparalleled clarity and detail of the most up-to-date and useful maps available of wine growing areas. Benefiting throughout from the highest-quality research included in the sixth edition of Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robin... read more
Wine Class: Everything you need to know about NZ wine is an entertaining and informative guide to wine that aims to equip the reader with the confidence to hold their own in any discussion on NZ wine and discover what they like and to understand wine. First published July 2009.
Reprint, previously published 1998. The aim of this book is to provide a background and guide to the production of grapes and wines especially in the cooler regions. Its scope is considerable, covering the geographical description and growing of grapes, the making of wine and its subsequent evaluation - with clear text and diagrams concerning site and variety selection, planting, establishment, pruning and training, pests and diseases, climate requirements, soil management, etc. In concentrating on cooler climates it acknowledges t... read more
Tea takes a wide-ranging and fast moving survey of the influences of tea and associated social traditions in New Zealand from frontier times to the present day. Tea drinking customs in China, Japan, England, Scotland, Holland and Italy provide useful context, but the focus is on the development of a ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂtea cultureÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂàin New Zealand. The material is ... read more
Packed with information on over 50 New Zealand mainstream and craft breweries and nearly 240 local beers, The Beer Book will tell you everything you want to know about the full range and styles now available at liquor outlets and supermarkets throughout the country. The author's helpful tasting notes and suggestions for food matching, along with a 16-page full colour New Zealand beer label index, fully updated for this edition, lift this book beyond the realms of a mere guide. Also features is a directory of imported beers, liste... read more
Fifth edition - comprehensively revised, updated & expanded by 112 pages. Which malt compliments sushi, which goes with a cigar, which slips down comfortingly with a book at bedtime? Which malt is a treasure for collectors? Find out in Michael Jackson's guide to malt whiskies. Single malts are the most distinctive of all whiskies. Having revisited every Scottish distillery since the last edition, Michael Jackson - The Whisky Chaser - presents an updated and expanded guide, describing for the discerning drinker every distille... read more
Martinis, cocktails, shots and shooters, hot drinks and coolers, mind-erasers, and even luscious alcohol-free libations: with this hugely delicious collection, anyone can become a mix-master par excellence! The 10,000 tempting recipes feature everything from champagne- and wine-based drinks to beer, liquor-infused coffees, and iced-teas. Some come blended and frozen; others have distinct layers of ingredients that offer an array of flavour sensations. Capture the taste of the Islands with a Barbados Planters Punch; go X-rated with ... read more
This best-selling title, now in its 18th year of publication, is firmly established as the most authoritative and sought-after guide to New Zealand wines. Updated yearly with new tasting notes and vintage ratings, including the most current vintage, this is a 'must-have' publication for the new initiate and the established wine-buff alike.
In The Colour of Wine, Kevin Judd's superb photography has been collected and presented for the first time in a book to create a portrait of New Zealand's most famous wine-growing region, Marlborough. This book has photographs of vineyards from all over the region, ranging from sweeping landscapes to finely-crafted details of grapes on the vine. It makes a wonderful companion and keepsake for anyone with a love of New Zealand wine or an affection for Marlborough. See also Vineyards of New Zealand calendar and Taste of the Earth ... read more
Pinot Noir is a phenomenon - a global cult has developed around it over the last couple of decades - perhaps because its personality is hard to pin down. Often described as an iron fist in a velvet glove, its contradictions evoke a great deal of discussion, debate and passion. Cult membership rose steeply in the wake of the hit movie Sideways, released in 2004. The obsession of the film's hopelessly Pinot-struck leading male, Miles, rubbed off on cinema audiences everywhere, inducing an upward swing in demand that came to be known ... read more
The original and best, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the ultimate compact guide. Now in its 35th edition, it is the UK's number one wine book appealing to wine-lovers and professionals alike. It is the key reference for enthusiasts, investors and collectors and this year's edition boasts up-to-date news on more than 6,000 wines, growers, and regions, plus invaluable vintage information from experts around the world. A new colour supplement focuses on the array of wines from the South of France, while a new section offers the r... read more
This best-selling title, now in its 20th year of publication, is firmly established as the most authoritative and sought-after guide to New Zealand wines. Updated yearly with new tasting notes and vintage ratings, including the most current vintage, this is a 'must-have' publication for the new initiate and the established wine-buff alike. This book will help the buyer to make informed choices about the best value and best quality wines available. Divided by grape variety to help selection, this comprehensive guide includes vintage... read more
Kevin Judd occupies a unique position in the New Zealand wine industry. Not only is he one of our most respected winemakers, having turned Cloudy Bay Vineyards into the international star that it is, but he is, without doubt, New Zealand's finest wine photographer. This potent blend of wine knowledge and artistic skill is the foundation that underpins his spectacular new book of wine photography, The Landscape of New Zealand Wine. In this book, Kevin Judd collects together the best of his vineyard photography from all of New Zealan... read more
