Download or read book The Wine Lover s Guide to Auctions written by Ursula Hermancinski and published by Square One Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From America to Zanzibar, the popularity of wine has skyrocketed in recent years. While millions of people have come to appreciate wine’s taste, a growing number of collectors also recognize it as a sound investment. For these savvy individuals, as well as top chefs and wine aficionados, the wine auction has become an important place to find superior wines. Now, renowned wine auctioneer Ursula Hermacinski has written The Wine Lover’s Guide to Auctions to explain how wine auctions really work so that you, too, can become a successful player. The guide begins by exploring the history of wine auctions. It then provides information on wine basics and details the auction process—for buyers and sellers. Rounding out the book are helpful hints for starting or expanding your wine collection, choosing the best auction house for your needs, and organizing your own wine tasting.
Download or read book Wild Wines written by Dawn Marie and published by Square One Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2006-12 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wild Wines" was written to revive age-old winemaking techniques so that readers can create delicious organic wines at home. Every aspect of winemaking is explained in detail, and is followed by more than 75 wild wine recipes that use fruits, flowers, roots, or leaves.
Download or read book The Wine Lover s Gift Set written by Jane Huges and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 1999-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of investors are looking for a safe place to put their money. Make Money with Small Income Properties shows readers how to invest in everything from duplexes to 24-unit properties. The book explains to first-time investors why small income properties are such a good investment and shows them how to take advantage of seller financing. The author includes tips on how investors can use property management and tenant management schemes to increase value. Topics include location, property conditions, market conditions, calculating net profit and securing financing.
Download or read book Wine Enthusiast written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 918 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Vineyards Rocks and Soils written by Alex Maltman and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pioneering book explains geology wholly in the context of wine, including how it works in vineyards and its possible effects on wine taste.
Download or read book Keys to the Cellar written by Peter D. Meltzer and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2006-09-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Peter D. Meltzer, Wine Spectator's auction correspondent for morethan twenty years, is the foremost authority on wine collecting. His book offers expert guidance for beginners and connoisseurs alike." --Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher, Wine Spectator "Peter Meltzer is an authoritative journalist, savvy collector,and urbane restaurant and wine list critic; he makes theideal companion and counselor for wine collectors." --Michael Batterberry, Editor in Chief and Publisher, Food Arts "Keys to the Cellar is fascinating, informative, and easy to read; with this book, you will truly understand the ins and outsof buying wines for your personal cellar." --Kevin Zraly, educator and author of Windows on the World Complete Wine Course A true wine-lover who knows the value of a well-aged bottle, Peter Meltzer both celebrates and demystifies wine collecting in Keys to the Cellar. His appreciation of fine wine flavors every page as he gives you a practical approach to building a collection that fits your preferences, your lifestyle, and your budget. You'll find information on: * Buying and selling wine at auction, including valuable insider tips * Bidding at online wine auctions * Using the Web to calculate a wine's true value or locate a hard-to-find bottle * Making the best use of fine wine merchants * Storing and enjoying your wine--both every day and over the long term As a bonus, this guide includes a user-friendly Wine Spectator auction index, an invaluable tool for researching the "going rate" for more than 500 top auctioned wines. Whether you are just getting started or want to enhance your collection, this is a book you'll savor again and again--like your favorite fine wines.
Download or read book The Wine Lover s Guide to Burgundy written by Michael Busselle and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 1990 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Wine Lover s Guide to France written by Michael Busselle and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Wine Lovers Guide to Australia written by Jillian Sykes and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide was designed to accompany the SBS TV series of the same name. Winemakers discuss aspects of winemaking, and provide information about the Australian wine industry and the grape-growing regions of Australia. Presents tips on buying and serving wine, wine auctions and how to cellar wine. Includes an index. The editor is a journalist and broadcaster. Her other publications include 'Sydney Opera House: From the Outside In'.
Download or read book Adventures with Old Vines written by Richard L. Chilton Jr. and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adventures with Old Vines offers an engaging and knowledgeable guide to demystify wine for novice enthusiasts. Richard Chilton provides detailed information about buying and storing wine, how to read a wine list, the role of the sommelier, wine fraud, how wine is really made, and how weather patterns can influence the quality of a vintage. A vineyard owner and lifelong wine lover, the author encourages readers to discover wine by tasting, taking notes, and tasting again. The book also includes a richly illustrated, full-color reference section on a select group of vineyards from all over the world, describing their history, winemaking philosophy, terroir, and top vintages—what Chilton calls benchmark wines. The characteristics of these memorable wines provide the essential starting point to understand what to look for when evaluating any wine. Equipped with this easy-to-read reference, readers will have all the tools they need to begin their own wine journey.
Download or read book Vin Prix written by and published by Arts & Antiques Edition Munich. This book was released on 1997-10-01 with total page 2000 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This international "Wine & Price 1998" Yearbook covers all relevant public wine auctions for the year in question. The auction prices have been systematically collated without price limits. The information provides all essential details: variety, name of wine and producer, region quality, country, catalogue illustration, vintage, bottle size, quantity for sale, packing (e.g. original woodcase), condition (e.g. uliage, cork, capsule, label) bottling/bottling company (e.g. Belgium bottled) provenance, artists bottles, estimate, hamnier, price, auction, place and date of sale, catalogue number and other details are given when available for each entry, the price per single bottle has been calculated and given in French, German, US and UK currencies. Unsold wines (bought in) are also listed. The average price per bottle of each vintage is shown separately, together with an indicator of increase/decrease that allows comparison with the prices achieved in previous years. "Wine & Price 1998", International Auction Results Wine & Spirits The leading Price Guide for the Wine Professional contains -- 300 wine auctions worldwide -- the past auction year as well as historical data -- 150,000 prices -- from 30,000 wines -- from 100 wine regions -- from 20 countries for -- merchants -- restaurateurs -- collectors -- producers -- auctioneers -- experts -- wine lovers -- investors "Wine & Price 1998" contains the following chapters: -- list of all wines from Chateau Abiet to Zonnebloem Wines -- Bordeaux wines from 1784 to 1995 -- Burgundy wines from 1858 to 1995 -- California wines from 1875 to 1994 -- General Index and ProducersIndex -- Profit wines 100% - 1,000% -- Charts
Download or read book Adventures at the Auction written by Leslie Hindman and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 2002-01-22 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're wondering how much your grandmother's silver tea set is worth, have always wanted to go to an auction but don't know the rules, or are itching to sit down and explore eBay, Adventures at the Auction is the ideal sourcebook. Combining her expertise in live auctions, appraisals, and the fast-growing field of Internet auctions, Leslie Hindman provides all the essential information you'll need to get started and arms you with hundreds of tips on auction strategy. Illustrated with an 8-page color insert and peppered with lively anecdotes from Hindman's 25 years as an auctioneer, this book will turn even a novice into a savvy auction-goer.
Download or read book The Wine Enthusiast Essential Buying Guide 2007 written by Wine Enthusiast and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2006-11-20 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wine Enthusiast Magazine has educated and entertained millions of readers since 1998 with its accessible and non-intimidating approach to the world of wine. This season, Running Press and Wine Enthusiast Magazine team up to provide wine lovers with the best resources available for enjoying wine to the fullest. Authored by a distinguished panel of in-house tasters, The Wine Enthusiast Essential Buying Guide 2007 offers authoritative buying advice on more than 35,000 wines, making it the most comprehensive and up-to-date buying guide in today's marketplace. Grouped by region of origin, each entry has a qualitative rating, a description of the wine, and tips on when the wine is best enjoyed. Includes 35,000 listings of wines from around the world Indispensable information on how to buy and taste wine Vintage charts
Download or read book Wine Auctions 2007 2008 an Investor s Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Live Auctions written by National Auctioneers Association (U.S.) and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A $227.5 billion enterprise around the world, live auctions feature everything from cars to homes, fine art to coal. The only book of its kind, this guide will show how lucrative, fast-paced, and exciting this business is. It covers rules, lingo, setting up an auction, hiring professional auctioneers, and how the most popular auctions work.Expert author team- a veteran business author and the National Association for AuctioneersDetailed run-down of every aspect of live auctionsResource section with auction house listings
Download or read book The Business of Wine written by Geralyn G. Brostrom and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2009 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wine has been a beverage staple since ancient times, especially in Europe. Today's global wine business is thriving, and American consumption of wine has increased dramatically in recent years, with the health benefits touted in the media. More Americans are becoming interested in learning about wine, and they are taking winery tours and attending wine tastings. The Business of Wine: An Encyclopedia is a necessary part of wine education for everyone from the curious consumer to the oenophile or business student and industry professional. It appeals to even the casual browser who wants to be more informed about wine terminology such as terroir or varietal labeling or what constitutes a Pinot Grigio or a Cabernet Sauvignon. More than 140 entries illuminate the regions, grapes, history, wine styles, business elements, events, people, companies, issues, and more that are crucial to the wine industry. Today's wine industry is an unusually complex network of interrelated businesses that collectively serve to produce wine and get it into the hands of consumers all over the world. This A-Z encyclopedia shows how production, distribution, and sales segments work together to bring wine to the public and describes the trade in wine and its related subsidiary elements. Written by a host of wine professionals, this is the most up-to-date source to understand what goes into the enjoyment of a glass of wine. An appendix with industry data, sidebars, and a selected bibliography complement the A-Z entries.
