This month, we'll raise a glass of Moutard Pere et Fils Brut Grande Cuveé to the great writers who helped us learn more about wine.
They are a varied bunch, but one we value highly is Jancis Robinson. We first met her when we purchased the tome that began our deeper-level wine education, The Oxford Companion to Wine.
Over the years, we've watched many of her videos and found wonderful gems and valuable tips emerging amid the usual information we've learned from various sources. Recently, her YouTube channel has added a weekly report on the wine industry, "News in Five," from Samantha Cole-Johnson, Senior Editor US at www.JancisRobinson.com. We recommend it to both wine lovers and hospitality professionals.
Two of our favorite wine importers have published books on their wine experience. We recommend both:
Reflections of a Wine Merchant: On a Lifetime in the Vineyards and Cellars of France and Italy by Neal Rosenthal
Adventures on the Wine Route: A Wine Buyer's Tour of France by Kermit Lynch
Some great films have contributed to our education, and each has featured outstanding writers.
The documentary Mondovino explores "...The impact of globalization on the world's wine regions. We always say that in this film, Robert Parker is the villain and Neal Rosenthal is the hero.
The comedy Sideways delivers more than laughs for wine lovers.
Bottle Shock recounts a pivotal moment in the history of American wine.
Pour a glass of something sparkling and explore these resources. Cheers!
Trying wines from different places, made with different grapes, and produced by different methods adds spice to our monthly ritual. Since 2007, we have raised a glass of sparkling wine to greet each new month.
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