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Buyer Beware

New book details the murky tale of the "Thomas Jefferson" bottles and the collector who is determined to prove they are fakes

Posted: May 23, 2008  By Thomas Matthews

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The Rise and Fall of the Mondavi Empire

New book provides in-depth look at how the first family of American wine lost control of their life's work

Posted: June 20, 2007  By James Laube

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Book Review: Don't Try This at Home and The Nasty Bits

Latest essays from the kitchen offer delights as well as duds

Posted: June 26, 2006  By Eric Arnold

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Putting Glass Onto Paper: New Book Tells the Story of Riedel Crystal

Riedel traces the epic history of the Austrian family renowned for its wine glasses

Posted: May 18, 2006  By Owen Dugan

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Clearing Up the Cloud of Confusion Around Food

Two new books help shoppers understand what's healthy (and enjoyable) and what's not

Posted: May 12, 2006  By Owen Dugan

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New Book Tells the Story of Passover, With Wine in a Central Role

In a tale all ages can enjoy, Shlemiel Crooks centers around the averted theft of kosher wine

Posted: April 11, 2006  By Owen Dugan

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Turning the Tables

Learn about restaurants from the inside out in Steven Shaw's new book

Posted: July 29, 2005  By Thomas Matthews

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Librettos and Libations

A new book celebrates wine in opera

Posted: April 15, 2005  By Harvey Steiman

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How the World's Vineyards Were Saved

The Botanist and the Vintner provides a fascinating look at wine's greatest crisis

Posted: March 29, 2005  By Kim Marcus