Notes on a Cellar-Book by George Saintsbury
Since its first publication in 1920, George Saintsbury's classic Notes on a Cellar-Book has remained one of the greatest tributes to drink and drinking in the literature of wine. A collection of tasting notes, menus, and robust opinions, the work is filled with anecdotes and recollections of wines and spirits consumed—from the heights of Romanée-Conti to the simple pleasures of beer, flip, and mum. Thomas Pinney brings this unique work alive for contemporary audiences by providing the keys to a full understanding of Notes on a Cellar-Book in a new edition that includes explanatory endnotes, an essay on the book's legacy, and additional articles on wine by Saintsbury.
“An indispensable read. . . Saintsbury's thoughtful love of drink comes through clearly.” * SF Chronicle *
"As much a model for wine writing as . . . an historical document revealing how wines were once regarded and how times have changed." -- John Mariani * Bloomberg News *
“If you love to drink wine, and love a good read, you have to get ahold of this book.” * Vinography *
A glimpse into our viticultural past, as well as a revelation of how great wine and great literature can go hand-in-hand. * Good Wine Under $20 *
“Few wine books posses the iconic status of George Saintsbury’s Notes on a Cellar-Book.” * Wine Spectator *
“Read this book twice: once without pausing to flip back and forth-you’ll be beguiled, befuddled and amused-and then once with the notes.” * The Wine News *
“There is much food for thought here, and a facinating window on another age of connoisseurship. “ -- Jancis Robinson * Jancisrobinson.com *
"As much a model for wine writing as . . . an historical document revealing how wines were once regarded and how times have changed." -- John Mariani * Bloomberg News *
“If you love to drink wine, and love a good read, you have to get ahold of this book.” * Vinography *
A glimpse into our viticultural past, as well as a revelation of how great wine and great literature can go hand-in-hand. * Good Wine Under $20 *
“Few wine books posses the iconic status of George Saintsbury’s Notes on a Cellar-Book.” * Wine Spectator *
“Read this book twice: once without pausing to flip back and forth-you’ll be beguiled, befuddled and amused-and then once with the notes.” * The Wine News *
“There is much food for thought here, and a facinating window on another age of connoisseurship. “ -- Jancis Robinson * Jancisrobinson.com *
George Saintsbury (1845–1933) was a journalist, reviewer, critic, editor, and Professor of Literature at the University of Edinburgh. Thomas Pinney is Emeritus Professor of English at Pomona College. Among other books, he is author of A History of Wine in America (in two volumes from UC Press).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780520397651 |
| ISBN 10 | 0520397657 |
| Title | Notes on a Cellar-Book |
| Author | George Saintsbury |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of California Press |
| Year published | 2023-08-08 |
| Number of pages | 360 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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