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The Road to Burgundy

The Unlikely Story of an American Making Wine and a New Life in France

by Ray Walker ...

An intoxicating memoir of an American who discovers a passion for French wine and gambles everything to chase a dream of owning a vineyard in BurgundyRay Walker had a secure career in finance until a wine-tasting vacation ignited a passion he couldn’t stifle. He quit his job and moved to France to start a winery—with little money, limited command of the French language, and no winemaking ... Read more

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An intoxicating memoir of an American who discovers a passion for French wine and gambles everything to chase a dream of owning a vineyard in BurgundyRay Walker had a secure career in finance until a wine-tasting vacation ignited a passion he couldn’t stifle. He quit his job and moved to France to start a winery—with little money, limited command of the French language, and no winemaking
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The Road to Burgundy

The Unlikely Story of an American Making Wine and a New Life in France

by Ray Walker ...

Narrated by Sean Crisden ...

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7 hours 51 min

Ray Walker had a secure career in finance until a wine-tasting vacation ignited a passion that he couldn't stifle. Ray neglected his work, spending hours poring over ancient French wine-making texts, learning the techniques and the language, and daydreaming about vineyards. After Ray experienced his first taste of wine from Burgundy, he could wait no longer. He quit his job and went to France to ... Read more

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Ray Walker had a secure career in finance until a wine-tasting vacation ignited a passion that he couldn't stifle. Ray neglected his work, spending hours poring over ancient French wine-making texts, learning the techniques and the language, and daydreaming about vineyards. After Ray experienced his first taste of wine from Burgundy, he could wait no longer. He quit his job and went to France to
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Adventures on the Wine Route

A Wine Buyer's Tour of France (25th Anniversary Edition)

by Kermit Lynch ...

Narrated by David de Vries ...

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10 hours 10 min

"Wine is, above all, about pleasure. Those who make it ponderous make it dull . . . If you keep an open mind and take each wine on its own terms, there is a world of magic to discover." So wrote the renowned wine expert Kermit Lynch in the introduction to Adventures on the Wine Route, his ultimate tour of France, especially its wine cellars. The "magic" of wine is Lynch's subject as he takes the ... Read more

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"Wine is, above all, about pleasure. Those who make it ponderous make it dull . . . If you keep an open mind and take each wine on its own terms, there is a world of magic to discover." So wrote the renowned wine expert Kermit Lynch in the introduction to Adventures on the Wine Route, his ultimate tour of France, especially its wine cellars. The "magic" of wine is Lynch's subject as he takes the
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Adventures on the Wine Route

A Wine Buyer's Tour of France (25th Anniversary Edition)

by Kermit Lynch ...

When Adventures on the Wine Route was first published, Victor Hazan said, "In Kermit Lynch's small, true, delightful book there is more understanding about what wine really is than in everything else I have read."A quarter century later, this remarkable journey of wine, travel, and taste remains an essential volume for wine lovers. In 2007, Eric Asimov, in The New York Times, called it "one of the ... Read more

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When Adventures on the Wine Route was first published, Victor Hazan said, "In Kermit Lynch's small, true, delightful book there is more understanding about what wine really is than in everything else I have read."A quarter century later, this remarkable journey of wine, travel, and taste remains an essential volume for wine lovers. In 2007, Eric Asimov, in The New York Times, called it "one of the
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The Sommelier's Atlas of Taste

A Field Guide to the Great Wines of Europe

by Rajat Parr, Jordan Mackay ...

**Winner of the prestigious André Simon Drink Book AwardThe first definitive reference book to describe, region-by-region, how the great wines of Europe should taste. This will be the go-to guide for aspiring sommeliers, wine aficionados who want to improve their blind tasting skills, and amateur enthusiasts looking for a straightforward and visceral way to understand and describe wine.**In this ... Read more

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**Winner of the prestigious André Simon Drink Book AwardThe first definitive reference book to describe, region-by-region, how the great wines of Europe should taste. This will be the go-to guide for aspiring sommeliers, wine aficionados who want to improve their blind tasting skills, and amateur enthusiasts looking for a straightforward and visceral way to understand and describe wine.**In this
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Shadows in the Vineyard

The True Story of the Plot to Poison the World's Greatest Wine

by Maximillian Potter ...

**ONE OF THE WALL STREET JOURNAL'S FIVE BEST BOOKS ON WINEJournalist Maximillian Potter uncovers a fascinating plot to destroy the vines of La Romance-Conti, Burgundy's finest and most expensive wine."A rare book that transcends the narrow interests of wine lovers." —The New York Times**In January 2010, Aubert de Villaine, the famed proprietor of the Domaine de la Romance-Conti, the tiny, storied ... Read more

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**ONE OF THE WALL STREET JOURNAL'S FIVE BEST BOOKS ON WINEJournalist Maximillian Potter uncovers a fascinating plot to destroy the vines of La Romance-Conti, Burgundy's finest and most expensive wine."A rare book that transcends the narrow interests of wine lovers." —The New York Times**In January 2010, Aubert de Villaine, the famed proprietor of the Domaine de la Romance-Conti, the tiny, storied
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The New Wine Rules

A Genuinely Helpful Guide to Everything You Need to Know

by Jon Bonné ...

Becoming a happier, more confident wine drinker is easy. The first step is to not worry about some of the needlessly complicated stuff the “experts” have been telling you.From lessons on drinking and buying, to storing and sharing, The New Wine Rules guides you through the world of wine with concise and accessible hacks from one of the world's leading wine writers. Learn why you should smell the ... Read more

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Becoming a happier, more confident wine drinker is easy. The first step is to not worry about some of the needlessly complicated stuff the “experts” have been telling you.From lessons on drinking and buying, to storing and sharing, The New Wine Rules guides you through the world of wine with concise and accessible hacks from one of the world's leading wine writers. Learn why you should smell the
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Champagne

The Essential Guide to the Wines, Producers, and Terroirs of the Iconic Region

by Peter Liem ...

JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • A rare and indispensable resource that beautifully documents the Champagne region, this luxurious boxed set includes a pullout tray with a complete set of seven vintage vineyard maps by Louis Larmat.“A welcome, essential guide that succeeds in transporting our understanding of Champagne into the twenty-first century.”—Eric Asimov, New York TimesFrom Peter Liem, the ... Read more

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JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • A rare and indispensable resource that beautifully documents the Champagne region, this luxurious boxed set includes a pullout tray with a complete set of seven vintage vineyard maps by Louis Larmat.“A welcome, essential guide that succeeds in transporting our understanding of Champagne into the twenty-first century.”—Eric Asimov, New York TimesFrom Peter Liem, the
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Essential Winetasting

The Complete Practical Winetasting Course

by Michael Schuster ...

An authoritative and inspirational winetasting course, from one of the world's leading wine educators.'Explains the mechanics of taste and tasting better than any book I've seen.' - Richard Ehrlich, Independent on SundayLearn how to taste wine, with one of the world's leading wine educators.This book offers a particularly clear and precise means of teaching yourself how to taste and how to get ... Read more

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An authoritative and inspirational winetasting course, from one of the world's leading wine educators.'Explains the mechanics of taste and tasting better than any book I've seen.' - Richard Ehrlich, Independent on SundayLearn how to taste wine, with one of the world's leading wine educators.This book offers a particularly clear and precise means of teaching yourself how to taste and how to get
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Narrow Margins

The Narrow Boat Books

by Marie Browne ...

Series series The Narrow Boat Books
Narrow Margins – a laugh-out-loud book which proves that lean times can sometimes be a very positive thing.Faced with the loss of everything following the collapse of the Rover Group, Marie Browne moved her long-suffering husband Geoff, chaotic children and smelly, narcoleptic dog on to a houseboat in search of a less stressful, healthier, alternative way of life.Strapped for cash, the family buy ... Read more

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Narrow Margins – a laugh-out-loud book which proves that lean times can sometimes be a very positive thing.Faced with the loss of everything following the collapse of the Rover Group, Marie Browne moved her long-suffering husband Geoff, chaotic children and smelly, narcoleptic dog on to a houseboat in search of a less stressful, healthier, alternative way of life.Strapped for cash, the family buy
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Secrets of the Sommeliers

How to Think and Drink Like the World's Top Wine Professionals

by Rajat Parr, Jordan Mackay ...

A fascinating exploration of the inside world of sommeliers, sharing their unique perspectives, extensive expertise, and best stories.Rajat Parr’s profound knowledge of wines, deep relationships with producers, and renowned tasting abilities have made him a legend in the business. As wine director for the Mina Group, Parr presides over the lists at some of the country’s top restaurants. In Secrets ... Read more

$16.99 USD

A fascinating exploration of the inside world of sommeliers, sharing their unique perspectives, extensive expertise, and best stories.Rajat Parr’s profound knowledge of wines, deep relationships with producers, and renowned tasting abilities have made him a legend in the business. As wine director for the Mina Group, Parr presides over the lists at some of the country’s top restaurants. In Secrets
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Learn French

By Reading Fantasy

by Mozaika Educational, Dima Zales ...

From a USA Today bestselling author comes a new kind of textbook...Do you want to master French? Do you like fantasy novels? Are you tired of reading boring textbooks in order to learn French?If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, this is a book you should consider. We introduce a one-of-a-kind learning tool that will enhance your reading comprehension, improve your French ... Read more

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From a USA Today bestselling author comes a new kind of textbook...Do you want to master French? Do you like fantasy novels? Are you tired of reading boring textbooks in order to learn French?If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, this is a book you should consider. We introduce a one-of-a-kind learning tool that will enhance your reading comprehension, improve your French
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