For years, Prosecco has been waiting in the wings for the right time to make its sparkling appearance - and now it's taking the world by storm and putting the fizz into all social occasions! This book, packed with recipes, facts, trivia and tips on hosting the perfect sparkling-wine soiree, will make you even more mad about Prosecco than you already are!

Madeira wine is currently experiencing a renaissance. It is a wine that behaves like almost no other. Heat and air, the sworn enemies of most wines and winemakers, conspire to turn madeira into one of the most enthralling of the world's wines as well as the most resilient. Madeira wines from the nineteenth and even the eighteenth centuries still retain an ethereal, youthful gloss. Once the cork is removed, the wine comes to no harm, even if the bottle is left open and on ullage for months on end. If ever there was a wine to take to a desert island, this is it. Although Madeira was only discovered in the fifteenth century, the island and the wine trade have a long and involved history. After a short historical introduction Madeira: The islands and their wines rounds on the present: the physical character of the archipelago, the state of the vines and vineyards and the way in which the wines are made. A guide to the current producers follows along with a detailed appraisal of their range of wines. There is also a chapter for collectors of older wines, many from shippers that no longer exist but whose names live on in bottles of wine that are still found in cellars all over the world. Wines dating as far back as the eighteenth century are featured in the book, along with quality appraisals. Madeira is without doubt one of the most difficult wines to describe but it is certainly the most uplifting. There is a short section on the language of tasting madeira as well as information on buying, keeping and serving the wines. The book concludes with a travel guide for anyone visiting the islands. This unique book on the islands and their wines explains what it is that makes madeira so special. Madeira: The islands and their wines was shortlisted for the Andre Simon Food and Drink Awards 2015.

Each year our team travels to every wine-growing area of Spain to taste and review new varieties, labels and vintages. As a result, each year's edition contains fresh information about the most important up-and-coming names in the business. The 2017 guide is no different. Whatever your budget, Guia Penin is the ultimate work of reference for those who wish to delve into the darkly seductive world of Spanish wine. This fantastic compilation also explores wine-growing, taking into account regional environmental factors such as soil, climate and grape variety. Instructing readers on the basics of wine tasting, with advice on the best way to store and appreciate wine, this is an invaluable guide for both professionals and enthusiastic amateurs.

Each year our team travels to every wine-growing area of Spain to taste and review new varieties, labels and vintages. As a result, each year's edition contains fresh information about the most important up-and-coming names in the business. The 2017 guide is no different. Whatever your budget, Guia Penin is the ultimate work of reference for those who wish to delve into the darkly seductive world of Spanish wine. This fantastic compilation also explores wine-growing, taking into account regional environmental factors such as soil, climate and grape variety. Instructing readers on the basics of wine tasting, with advice on the best way to store and appreciate wine, this is an invaluable guide for both professionals and enthusiastic amateurs.

Jurassic, basalt, moraine, flint, alluvial, magma: what are these words and what do they have to do with wine? The answers are here in this book. They are geological terms that reflect a bond between wine and the land. Understanding geology, however, is tricky. Geological concepts are obscure; processes can be imperceptibly slow, invisible, and unimaginably ancient. The terminology is formidable, such that even the names of common rocks carry an air of mystery. Geology is introduced plainly, starting with basic principles, all in the context of wine. The emphasis is on the kinds of processes that shape vineyards, and on the minerals, rocks and soils that host the vines. Geological words now commonly seen in wine writings are systematically explained. You will learn the stories behind some of the names, the human face of geology. The book also explores how the geology-wine connection manifests in the finished product and evaluates its importance, particularly in the contexts of minerality, terroir, and wine taste. The fact is that geology is increasingly being promoted in the world of wine; the aim here is to help it be properly understood.

The bestselling wine marketing book in the English language is fully revised and updated to meet the newest challenges and opportunities of modern global wine markets. New topics include social media marketing, sales and marketing metrics, complete regulatory compliance, website strategies and graphic design, brand strategies, demographic changes, and wine tourism. "Wine Marketing and Sales" covers every conceivable aspect of marketing and selling wine, from basic theory and principles, to the practical application of sales and marketing strategies in the real-world, brand-saturated marketplace. Written by three of the industry s most respected wine business professionals and educators, this book puts new and powerful tools into the hands of veteran brand managers, and the vast bank of wine marketing knowledge within reach of the untrained winery owner desperate for a foothold."

Sustainable wine businesses are being crafted around the world, leaving the land in better shape for the next generation. In this book, four case studies reveal that sustainability in the wine industry it is tied tightly to long-term profitability.

Attempting to export wine to the U.S. has long been fraught with difficulty, especially for the smaller producers. The U.S. wine industry, complicated by confusing regulations and intense internal brand competition, is also the land of opportunity and home to an adventurous and egalitarian wine consuming population. But without an understanding of how to effectively enter this complex market, the exporter often founders and retreats in frustration. This book provides a guide to approaching and attracting an importer, differentiating terms and regulations which must be understood to prosper, and avenues to achieving and sustaining attainable sales and distribution goals.

In Vignette, sommelier Jane Lopes recommends the 100 bottles of wine (and some spirits and beers) to best expand your wine journey, giving you a complete education of the important styles, grapes, regions, and flavours of this magical and ever-growing world.

For each bottle, an index of more affordable alternatives is given too. Alongside the wines, you will find imaginative ways to engage with and remember the foundational wine knowledge that underpins a good drinking experience, as well as Jane's personal stories of her own emotional engagement with each wine. It's part memoir and part wine book, but a lot more fun than either alone. 

These are wines to live with, learn from and take solace in - a joyous, surprising and revelatory response to that age-old question, What should I drink?

A step-by-step guide to creating fifty classic and contemporary cocktails, without the need for cocktail-making equipment or tricky techniques.

Whether you're looking for a refreshing drink in the garden or a quick night cap, Mixed in Minutes contains a range of fuss-free cocktails for every time of the day. From an espresso martini to the perfect mojito, a frozen margarita to a boozy hot chocolate, you can recreate your favourite cocktails at home using these quick and simple recipes.

Beautifully illustrated with full-colour photography, this easy-to-follow cocktail book includes:

• Simple instructions for creating the perfect cocktail, without a shaker or strainer
• Cocktail-making hacks - no muddling or shaking required
• Recommendations for garnishes and creative twists
• Average cost of each cocktail
• Recommended pairing for every recipe to spritz your drink and halve its alcohol content

Easy to use and filled with a variety of accessible, delicious and bar-quality recipes, Mixed in Minutes is the go-to cocktail book that makes a lovely gift for your friends or yourself.