Books

From 1970 edition "Wine, the oldest form of beverage and the most universally accepted, if we except water, which is not a drink, like wine, beer or cider, imagined by man in his quest for happier days on earth". It has a great piece on aperitif's too

I still struggle to define the finer points of biodynamics and this book covers every corner of it. It is heavy going, but taken a chapter at a time, patiently (not something that is my strong point), things become clear and a whole new world opens up!

This book is written with such great humour,as only Oz can do that such a grand old subject can seem fresh and full of life. He breathes life into the vines and wines and sweeps you up in his journey. I would suggest he can only do this with such flair as his knowledge on the subject in hand is so complete.

Really great comparison of two great regions from their infancy. Comparing them over a variety of subjects without being too political or one sided. Written very well, a great read

Much summer holiday fun to be had here. We should all be paying more attention and exploring.

An area where we spend much time sourcing wines, a good book, well researched with a real sense that the author knows the place, featuring some of our vignerons, we have this in our reference library.

12 little perfume bottles containing the scents of all the faults you can find in a wine and a booklet that explains why...great for fine tuning your palate.

I only discovered this earlier this year and have not looked back since. It is with me always. There is not one word that I have not been able to find in here, whether buying selling or talking logistics it has it all!

I love his book it is so French! The combinations are great for basing your own ideas around and for drawing inspiration if planning a dinner party. Sometimes it only takes a few good suggestions to set you off and this definitely does that.

A fairly serious but very factual and well researched guide that can almost fit in your handbag. It covers all the major houses and most of the smaller ones with notes on each houses finest wines and contact details. It also gives you a vintage guide and history of the region.

Andrew has won or been shortlisted for just about every award for wine writing this year and this is one of the reasons why. Photographed by Jason Lowe who was the photographer on Fergus's book, so our support there!

The Perfect Marriage includes recipes from Fergus Henderson and all proceeds from the sale of the book will go to The Parkinson's Appeal Charity, a cause very close to our hearts at St. John.

If you fancy sniffing out some of the small and now not so small producers this is for you. Written passionatly more like a novel than a guide with a list of vigneron at the back.

I was virtually slept with this whist doing my diploma. It is written very well and never becomes a bore. Covers even the smaller lesser known regions with confidence

Exactly what it says and good reading for anyone who feels they have there arguement fairly locked down on either side of the fence

A great reference for grape varieties and developing your understanding of them. Whether you're a novice or proffesional there is lots to excite and profit from

When is a good day and when is not to have that special bottle.

Most of the wine trade now all have their tastings on a fruit or flower day even if they think it is mumbo jumbo... Why not try opening a bottle on the day before a fruit day, tasting it and then tasting it again the next day and see if you notice the difference?

Loved this guide, 2009 was the last year before the plug was pulled. A really great insight into a country and region updated yearly with an overview, previous 5 years vintage reports and then a great section which really helps when planning a trip. Listing greatest wine producers, best bargins, most exciting or unusual finds, fastest improving,best value and greatest quality. A really enjoyable snapshot to flick through on the plane.