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Wine & Philosophy: A Symposium on Thinking and Drinking
Edited by Fritz Allhoff, Forward by Paul Draper
To read this book is to think about wine in ways you probably never have before. Wine & Philosophy is a symposium, a collection of essays written by notable scholars, philosophers, wine critics and other wine industry professionals that explore the deeper meaning of wine. These essays take you on a journey, allowing you to look beyond the tangible sip and consider the significance this illustrious drink has had in the world for centuries, as well as how it affects our daily lives today, consciously and subconsciously.
One of the best things about wine is that there is endless learning involved. As such, I am always interested to see what new books have come out on the topic and what may be of quality and interest. I say quality, because it's hard to find a well written book - one that captivates; draws you in and keeps you there. For instance, as much as I want to get through "First Big Crush" by Eric Arnold, I'm having a difficult time because I think the book is written very poorly.
by: Carolyn Hammond
Paperback 383 pages; October 2006. Sourcebooks, Inc. ISBN: 1402208081
If any of you are like me and just can't seem to find the time to sit down and read the wine books you've been meaning to, don't feel bad. No matter how many times we try to set aside a few minutes here and there, something inevitably arises, taking precedence. Well, luckily this weekend I put my foot down and got a little reading in - of course the long weekend made it a bit easier to do so! Another aspect that made it easier was this recently published book, 1000 Best Wine Secrets, an engaging tell-all wine book, by Carolyn Hammond, which encompasses a friendly reading format.
