Madras Cafe Books
About Us
Events with MCB
New Zealand Book...
New Zealand Post...
Man Booker & Ora...
Art & Design
New Zealand & Pa...
Graphic Design, ...
Art Method
Artist Biography
Architecture
New Zealand Arc...
Ceramics/Pottery...
Comix/Graphic No...
Art & Religion
Photography
New Zealand Ph...
Autobiography & B...
New Zealand Bio...
Literary Biography
Sports Biography
Showbiz/Celebrit...
Business & Manage...
New Zealand Busi...
Investment & Inv...
Our Cafe
Cafe Bookings/Or...
Cafe Cabinet food
Cafe Kitchen
Cafe Breakfast
Coffee
Fridge Drinks
Drinks from the ...
Children's & Youn...
New Zealand Chil...
New Zealand Chi...
New Zealand Chi...
New Zealand You...
New Zealand Chi...
Childrens' Books...
Children's Pict...
Children's Fiction
Young Adult / T...
Children's Non-...
Cooking/Food/Drink
New Zealand Cooking
Vegetarian Cooking
Wine Guides
Drinks & Beverag...
Cooking for Heal...
Cooking Special ...
Cultural Studies
Sociology/Anthro...
Psychology & Psy...
Cognition, Mind...
Social Work, Soc...
Drama/Plays
Performance & Ac...
Education
Early Childhood ...
Fiction
New Zealand & Pa...
New Zealand Sho...
New Zealand Lit...
Pacific Island ...
Short Stories
Novels (unassign...
Crime/Detective
Thrillers (also ...
Fantasy
Tolkien
Science Fiction
Historical Fiction
Australian Fiction
Indian/Pakistani...
European Fiction
English Fiction
American Fiction
Chinese Fiction
Classic Works of...
Wordsworth Clas...
Irish Fiction
Scottish Fiction
Canadian Fiction
South American F...
Israeli Fiction
African Fiction
Japanese Fiction
Asian Fiction
Scandanavian Fic...
Latin American F...
Middle Eastern F...
Film/Video/Televi...
Games & Puzzles
Gardening
New Zealand Gard...
Organic/Sustaina...
Garden & Landsca...
Horticulture/Far...
Gender/Sexuality/...
Gay & Lesbian stuff
Relationships
Health
Natural Healing
Fitness/Exercise
Yoga
Sports exercise...
Nutrition & Diets
Medical/Nursing
History
New Zealand & Pa...
Australian History
British & Irish ...
War & Military H...
European History
Humour
Michael Leunig
Matt Groening
Law
New Zealand Law
Literature & Essays
Music
Classical Music
Popular Music
New Zealand Music
Bob Dylan
Jazz
Natural Science /...
Environment/Ecology
Birds/Ornithology
Animals
New Zealand Nature
Evolution
Anthropology
Genetics
Insects
New Zealand Books
Maoritanga
Parenting & Child...
Pregnancy/Childb...
Early Intervention
Children's Health
Personal Developm...
Inspiration
Divination - Tar...
Wicca
Spirituality
Mindpower
Death and Dying ...
Mind-altering & ...
Philosophy
Poetry
New Zealand Poetry
Politics, Current...
New Zealand Pol...
Reference Books
Atlases
Dictionaries
Languages
English Languag...
Te Reo / Maori ...
French Language
Travel Phrase B...
English Second L...
Study Guides
Writing Guides
Driving Instruction
Careers & CVs
Religion & Mythology
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
Science
Science Biography
Cosmology/Astronomy
Mathematics & St...
Sport
Cricket
Rugby
Football (or Soc...
Mountaineering/C...
Fishing
Golf
Cycling
Water Sports
Style & Crafts & ...
Fashion & Body A...
Decorating & Int...
Collecting
Needlework
Technical Books
Computers
Computers for F...
Internet, Blogs...
Science/Technology
Motor Vehicles &...
Building & Maint...
Boating & Boatbu...
Travel
Armchair Travel
New Zealand Travel
New Zealand Wa...
New Zealand Pic...
Travel Guides
Travel Pictorials
Maps
Travel & Work
What is here? Ind...
Weird, perhaps
Xmas (or Christmas)
Something or other
Diaries & Calendars
Greeting Cards
Audio Books/Recor...
Bargain Books
Stationery
Gift Vouchers
netStep
Password:
ID (firstname.lastname):
Sign Up
Search:
ISBN / ISSN
Title
Author
Publisher
Barcode
Wine Guides
What the Doctor ordered...
Catalogue
|
Rep List
|
Back List
Showing 1 - 15 of 74 results
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
| ... |
Next >
|
Last >>
(click to enlarge)
ISBN / ISSN:
9781869711733
Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide to New Zealand Wines 2010
order quantity
NZ$ 37.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Michael Cooper
Published by:
Hodder Moa
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.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 ratings, star ratings for quality, dryness and sweetness guide, retail price and value-for-money ratings. Other features include: Classic Wines; Wines that consistently achieve an outstanding level of quality for at least three vintages; Best Buys of the Year; and a vintage report.
First published November 2009.
(click to enlarge)
ISBN / ISSN:
9781869620707
Chancers and Visionaries : A History Of Wine In New Zealand (2010 edition)
order quantity
NZ$ 50.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Stewart Keith
Published by:
Godwit
New Zealand’s wine history. There’s a lot more to it than you’d think! 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, we’d have had a thriving wine industry a century earlier than we did? How
many know that if it weren’t for Catholic priests, winemaking may have died out altogether?
In this carefully researched, engagingly told history, well-known wine writer Keith Stewart uncovers the
fascinating history of wine in this country and highlights the remarkable characters who believed in it and
whose ...
more
(click to enlarge)
ISBN / ISSN:
9780307338785
The Billionaire's Vinegar : The Mystery of the World's Most Expensive Bottle of Wine
order quantity
NZ$ 40.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Benjamin Wallace
Published by:
Three Rivers Press (CA)
In 1985, a nearly 200-year-old bottle of wine rumored to have once been owned by Thomas Jefferson sold at auction for $150,000. The subsequent brouhaha over the cache's authenticity takes Wallace on a journey into the mirage-like world of rare wines.
"Part detective story, part wine history, this is one juicy tale, even for those with no interest in the fruit of the vine. . . . As delicious as a true vintage Lafite." --BusinessWeek
The Billionaire's Vinegar tells the true story of a 1787 Chateau Lafite Bordeaux--supposedly owned by Thomas Jefferson--that sold for $156,000 at auction and of the eccentrics whose lives intersected with it. Was it truly entombed in a Paris cellar for two hundred years? Or did it come from a secret Nazi bunker? Or from the moldy basement of a devilishly brilliant con artist? As Benjamin Wallace unravels the mystery, we meet a gallery of intriguing players--from the bicycle-riding British auctioneer who ...
more
(click to enlarge)
ISBN / ISSN:
9781877517129
The New Zealand Wine-lover's Companion
order quantity
NZ$ 30.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Karl Du Fresne
Published by:
Craig Potton Publishing
The New Zealand Wine-lover's Companion is the perfect book for anyone who's enthusiastic about wine but intimidated by the esoteric language that often surrounds it. Assuming no prior knowledge, it takes every puzzling reference that a casual wine drinker might encounter in wine articles and reviews, in wine shops or wineries, on labels or in conversation and explains it in simple, but not condescending, language. From grape varieties and winemaking techniques to the terminology used to articulate the subtle attributes of wines, this handy primer will demystify the language of wine and enhance the experience of wine-drinking. Although written for a New Zealand audience, it is international in scope, covering other wine countries and their significant wine styles. Entertaining as well as informative, it includes offbeat anecdotes such as the entry for Bond, James, which explains why he switched from Taittinger to Bollinger. The New ...
more
(click to enlarge)
ISBN / ISSN:
9781405341837
Wines of the World (Eyewitness Companion)
order quantity
NZ$ 50.00 each
Hardback
Author:
Dorling Kindersley
Published by:
Penguin Books Ltd
In this title, international wine experts bring the wine cellar of the world to your home. Follow the story of wine, from ancient to modern times and learn the process of making it today. You'll explore the flavours and characteristics of grape varieties and styles and discover all about wine making. From Alsace and Western Australia to the Valle d'Aosta and Stellenbosch, hop on a round-the-world tour of major wine-growing regions and explore the top thirty-five. You'll visit famous vineyards and wine producers, learn about the great wines of each region and take six tours from Burgundy to the Napa Valley. This title is packed with information on local foods, festivals and interesting places to visit as well as practical tips on buying, storing and serving wine, reading labels and making sense of jargon.
(click to enlarge)
ISBN / ISSN:
9781740667746
Encyclopedia Of Australian Wine
order quantity
NZ$ 65.00 each
Hardback
Author:
James Halliday
Published by:
Hardie Grant Egmont
The definitive guide to all things wine in Australia, from someone who has immersed himself in the topic his whole life. From Abbey Creek Vineyard all the way to zinfandel, James gives detailed explanations of regions, personalities, grape varieties, winemaking processes and terms used in discussing wines.
(click to enlarge)
ISBN / ISSN:
9781740667548
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2010
order quantity
NZ$ 40.00 each
Paperback
Author:
James Haliday
Published by:
Hardie Grant Egmont
This is the number one bestselling guide to wineries and wine in Australia. Keenly anticipated by winemakers, faithful collectors and wine lovers like, the 2010 edition has been completely revised and updated to bring you up-to-the-minute information.
(click to enlarge)
ISBN / ISSN:
9781869711498
Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide to New Zealand Wines 2009
order quantity
NZ$ 35.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Michael Cooper
Published by:
Hodder Moa
This best-selling title, now in its 17th 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 ratings, star ratings for quality, dryness/sweetness guide, retail price and value-for-money ratings. The other features include Classic Wines - wines that consistently achieve an outstanding level of quality for at least three vintages - as well as sections on 'Where to Buy Wine', 'Trends in the Wine Market' and 'Best Buys of the Year', and a vintage report.It is the most comprehensive guide available. It ...
more
(click to enlarge)
ISBN / ISSN:
9781869791001
Wine Class : All you need to know about wine in New Zealand
order quantity
NZ$ 40.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Jo Burzynska
Published by:
Random House New Zealand Ltd
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.
(click to enlarge)
ISBN / ISSN:
9781869710910
Wine Atlas of New Zealand (2nd edition 2008)
order quantity
NZ$ 125.00 each
Hardback
Author:
Michael Cooper (photography John (John Bryan) McDermott)
Published by:
Hodder Moa
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 and contains information on grape varieties, regional variations in climate and soil, and winemaking techniques. Michael Cooper, one of New Zealand's premier wine writers, combines his knowledge with a lively writing style to capture the spirit of individual wine-makers and their wineries. Sumptuously illustrated with photography of vineyards and wine-makers, wine label art and regional maps, the Wine Atlas ...
more
(click to enlarge)
ISBN / ISSN:
9780756631659
Wine Report 2008
order quantity
NZ$ 38.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Tom Stevenson
Published by:
DK Publishing
The essential insiders guide to every major wine-growing region in the world, this book offers dozens of helpful Top 10 lists covering a broad range of topics, including Best-Value Producers, Greatest-Quality Wines, and Most Exciting or Unusual Finds.
First published September 2007.
(click to enlarge)
ISBN / ISSN:
9781405332958
Wine Report 2009
order quantity
NZ$ 40.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Tom Stevenson
Published by:
Dorling Kindersley
This is a vintage reference that should be part of any serious wine-lover's library, from three-time Wine Writer of the Year, Tom Stevenson. If you are a wine connoisseur looking for the inside track on what's going on in the world of wine right now, this updated insider's guide is essential reading. This title helps you find out all the latest wine news, with tips on investing wisely so you can snap up this year's best bargains and save money. Top ten lists, hot tips, wine science and more make this a tantalising and robust read which will appeal to any serious wine drinker's palate. It is the winner of the Best Wine Guide and Wine Book 2004 and 2005 and the only wine book in Hall of Fame 2007 at the Gourmand International Awards.
First published September 2008.
(click to enlarge)
ISBN / ISSN:
9780198609902
The Oxford Companion to Wine
order quantity
NZ$ 155.00 each
Hardback
Author:
Jancis Robinson
Published by:
Oxford University Press
Published in 1994 to worldwide acclaim, the first edition of Jancis Robinson's seminal volume immediately attained legendary status, winning every major wine book award including the Glenfiddich and Julia Child/IACP awards, as well as writer and woman of the year accolades for its editor on both sides of the Atlantic. Combining meticulously-researched fact with refreshing opinion and wit, "The Oxford Companion to Wine" presents almost 4,000 entries on every wine-related topic imaginable, from regions and grape varieties to the owners, connoisseurs, growers, and tasters in wine through the ages; from viticulture and oenology to the history of wine, from its origins to the present day. Now exhaustively updated, this third edition incorporates the very latest international research to present over 400 new entries on topics ranging from globalization and the politics of wine to brands, precision viticulture, and co-fermentation.
ISBN / ISSN:
9780195311259
Understanding Vineyard Soils
order quantity
NZ$ 85.00 each
Hardback
Author:
Robert E White
Published by:
Oxford University Press
Terroir connotes a sense of place that imparts a distinctive character to wine. A central component of iterroir is the soil and its immediate surroundings. Thus, an understanding of the basic properties of soils and how they function as a "living skin" on the earth's surface is of fundamental importance to grape growers and winemakers. Stripped of scientific jargon, Understanding Vineyard Soils explains to a wide audience how soils form and why they are so variable. Robert White describes essential chemical and physical processes involving nutrients, water, oxygen and carbon dioxide, moderated by the activities of soil organisms, and proposes remedies to alleviate adverse conditions such as soil acidity, compaction, poor drainage and salinity. The pros and cons of organic viticulture are discussed, as are the possible impacts of climate change. The author explains how sustainable wine production requires grape growers and winemakers to ...
more
(click to enlarge)
ISBN / ISSN:
9781740663212
Thirsty Work : Love wine drink better
order quantity
NZ$ 40.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Matt Skinner (photos Chris Terry)
Published by:
Hardie Grant Books
This edition is out of print.
This book is about wine, pure and simple.
"The best thing about wine is knowing that you'll never know it all," says Matt Skinner. "But Thirsty Work will arm you with a little more wine confidence, knowledge, and enthusiasm." Matt Skinner celebrates wine and all that goes into making it and all who are involved in sharing it. Based on the way he teaches the subject of wine to his students at Fifteen, he breaks down all the key topics - covering drinking and tasting, the red and white grapes, where and how wine is made, and the range of soft, serious and fizzy styles. Serious but unpretentious, inspiring and fun, Skinner presents his subject on a unique, personal level.
First published 2005.
Open Printable
Showing 1 - 15 of 74 results
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
| ... |
Next >
|
Last >>
Madras Cafe Books
165 Madras Street, Otautahi/Christchurch, Aotearoa/New Zealand
Tel 64 3 365 8585- ; Fax 64 3 365 8584-
info@madrascafebooks.co.nz
Bookshop system by Circle
