I love wine, and if anything I like more than drinking wine is sharing my knowledge and expertise about it, and this is the third wine related book that I write (see the back to know more about my other books). Although I grew up in Spain, I only discovered sherry in my 30s, and is such a hidden gem, so under valued, and so nice, that it should be shared The first thing I want to tell you is that the concept most people have about sherry is totally wrong: sherry is not a sweet wine (at least most of them are not), and is not a drink for grandmothers I will explain why and I will also explain to you why such misconception. You should buy and read this book if you want to know more about sherry, the different types, and how to choose the ones you like more, or which are more likely to go better with you; how to pair the different types of sherry with food, and know a few more things about it. I like good but simple things in life, so expect my book to be simple (and hopefully good), but do not expect to find a lot of technical information: in my experience most people want to get useful knowledge without becoming experts, and nearly everyone loves a book that it is enjoyable and easy to read, so these are my aims. Having said that, for those of you who want to know more, there are several detailed chapters giving the ins and outs of Sherry production. I hope you enjoy it, and that soon you start sharing some of the amazing sherries with your friends. I am writing something about the history of sherry, for those who want to know more, but I am doing so at the end of the book, so that if you are not interested you do not need to read the last chapter.

Do you like wine but don't know anything about it except it's 1) Alcoholic and 2) Wet? Well, Alicia Bien is here to remedy that. Pronto Here's a collection of wine stories, the highs-and lows-of Alicia's own evolution as a wine drinker from novice to-many bottles later-an expert wine bottle opener. These pages contain an alphabet's worth of wine stories from "Drinking Alone" and "How the Army Changed My Life," to "Ullage, Uvula, U Know" and "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, Zip-A-Dee-Ay, My Oh My What a Zinfandel Day." So grab a bottle, sit back and enjoy. CHEERS

2013 Reprint of 1934 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. James Beard says, "And because this book is intended for the professional bartender as well as the amateur, it must contain mixtures for which there is only an occasional demand. So don't look askance at the "Widow's Kiss" or Polly's Special" or other such rarities. somewhere, with some people, they are favorites." Here is the most complete, comprehensive home or professional bartender's guide obtainable. It contains over 1200 recipes for mixed drinks which have won public approval in the last 100 years. This extensive list was compiled from the records of famous bars and restaurants in the United States, Canada, Europe, and South America. In addition to the classic and well-known drinks, The Official Mixer's Manual provides formulas which will appeal to those adventurous hosts who delight in surprising their guests and themselves with behind-the-bar innovations. Duffy was chief bartender at the old Ashland House. This book is the result of his long experience and ripe judgment.