Annual Pre-Holiday Savings Event It's finally here! Our 20th Annual Pre-Holiday 10% Savings Sale. During this long awaited sales event you can save 10% off everything in stock. Act now while stock is plentiful. Offer good on-line, or in our warehouse store. To receive your 10% Discount online customers must enter the Coupon Code - JINGLE129 in the promotional center section of the checkout page. To receive the discount in the store you must print this page or present the Pre-Holiday Sale postcard that was mailed to those of you on our mailing list. Sale in effect from November 1 through December 5, 2009 on all in-stock merchandise. Sorry NO Discounts on SUPER SAVER ITEMS, barrels or gift certificates. Offer can not be combined with any other offers or discounts of any kind. Backorders and special orders such as Limited Edition and Restricted Quantity Wine Kits and out of stock merchandise are not included. Shipping costs are not discounted. May not be applied towards previously purchased merchandise. 2009 Pre-Holiday Sale Information only   SKU: HOHO,  Ship Wt: 0.25 oz.      $0.00       QTY:

Cellaring Wines By: Jeff Cox. This book demystifies the process and shows how simple it is to acquire wines and manage them to their peak perfection in your own wine cellar. The book has something for everyone, from the wine enthusiast who wants just a few bottles, to the more serious wine collector. Cox shares 30 years of experience in this complete guide to selecting, building, and managing your wine collection. 256 page Cellaring Wine   SKU: REF1048,  Ship Wt: 1 lb.      $18.95       QTY:

Concepts in Wine Technology Yair Margalit, Ph.D. This is a "how-to" book, organized in the sequence of the processes a winemaker faces when confronted with the rapid challenge of converting fresh grapes into good wine. As the author points out, the grapes will make wine by themselves due to natural biological and chemical processes. However, to make good wine or even great wine, nature must be guided by the skilled and artful hand of the winemaker. From "pre-harvest" to "bottling" this is a thorough and logical handbook for wine production with emphasis on practical and applied science. There are enlarged sections on fermentation, skin contact, acid balance, the use of oak and quality control. 263 pp Concepts in WIne Technology   SKU: REF1065,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $39.95       QTY:

Encyclopedia of Home Winemaking Highly recommended basic winemaking book. By: Drapeau & Vanasse - A truly up-to-date guide for the beginner to the advanced amateur winemaking. This is winemaking for the 21st Century, a complete guide to the modern science and technology a winemaker must understand to excel at any level in this craft. Simple, straightforward step-by-step instructions with photographs, line drawings and tables of information. Encyclopedia of Home Winemaking   SKU: REF1044,  Ship Wt: 1 lb.      $22.95       QTY:

Enjoy Home Winemaking By: Frishman. An excellent beginner booklet. It runs over the basics and identifies the equipment needed without being overly complicated. Includes several recipes and a chart of different fruit and the ingredients needed to make wine with them. Enjoy Home Winemaking   SKU: REF1009,  Ship Wt: 8 oz.      $2.95       QTY:

First Steps in Winemaking By; Berry This is a great book for the fruit winemaker. Includes lots of one gallon recipes, easy to scale up, and sections on fermentation, stabilizing and troubleshooting. First Steps in Winemaking   SKU: REF1018,  Ship Wt: 1 lb.      $9.95       QTY:

From Vines to Wine The complete guide to growing grapes and making your own wine. You'll learn the tips and techniques of home winemaking from the master of the craft. By Cox From Vines to Wine   SKU: REF1013,  Ship Wt: 1 lb.      $18.95       QTY:

General Viticulture By: Gereral Viticulture   SKU: REF1060,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $58.00       QTY:

Grapes Into Wine A guide to Winemaking in America by Phillip Wagner Grapes Into Wine   SKU: REF1001,  Ship Wt: 1 lb.      $18.00       QTY:

Great Grapes Grow the best ever. Contains practical hands-on instructions. By: Annie Proulx Great Grapes   SKU: REF1053,  Ship Wt: 8 oz.      $3.95       QTY:

He Said Beer, She Said Wine He Said Beer, She Said Wine; Impassioned Food Pairings to Debate and Enjoy He Said Beer, She Said Wine is the first fully illustrated book on the market to give in-depth instruction on how to successfully pair both beer and wine with a wide variety of foods. Co-authored by Marnie Old, an esteemed sommelier, and Sam Calagione, owner of the renowned craft brewery DogFishHead He Said Beer, She Said Wine teaches you everything you need to know to get the best out of your beverages, with food or without. Each author divulges the secrets of their respective trades, using clear, easy-to-understand language—and, of course, a little good-natured banter to keep things lively. The book is full of fantastic tips and tricks, specific beer and wine recommendations, and interactive elements to help you identify your preferences along the way. So, from cheese to dessert, you'll always know what drinks to serve for sublime flavor combinations. Never ones to skimp on a bit of fun, Marnie and Sam also show you how to host your own at-home version of their sold-out He Said Beer, She Said Wine tasting events, where diners taste one beer and one wine selection with each dish, and then vote on their preferred pairing. He Said Beer, She Said Wine gives you easy-to-prepare dishes, complete with step-by-step recipes and sumptuous beverage selections. He Said Beer, She Said Wine   SKU: REF2084,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $16.95       QTY:

Home Winemaking Step by Step A guide to fermenting wine grapes. Whether you use fresh grapes or concentrate, Home Winemaking Step By Step will take you through the entire production process. This book by Jon Iverson is a valuable tool for the do-it-yourself vintner. 3rd edition revised. By: Iverson Home Winemaking Step by Step   SKU: REF1038,  Ship Wt: 1 lb.      $18.95       QTY:

How & Why to Build a Wine Cellar Planning, Constructing, Acquiring, Consuming; 3rd Edition Richard M. Gold, Ph.D A very popular classic that is based on the authors personal experiences of building a wine cellar in his home and collecting wines for "fun and investment." All of the essential construction specifications to maintain the ideal temperature and humidity conditions for long-term storage of wine is provided for the home craftsman or professional contractor. Insulation, refrigeration and passive systems are detailed. Construction of racks and storage bins is explained and illustrated. A practical guide to selecting, recording, tracking and enjoying your wines at their peak performance is included. 248 pp, How & Why to Build a Wine Cellar   SKU: REF1051,  Ship Wt: 1 lb.      $26.95       QTY:

Knowing and Making Wine By: Peynaud Knowing and Making wine deals with all aspects - both practical and theoretical - of wine-science. Emile Peynaud, noted research enologist and teacher, brings us the knowledge from his long career and his considerable contributions to current practices in enology. Knowing and Making Wine   SKU: REF1033,  Ship Wt: 3 lb.      $90.00       QTY:

Making of a Great Wine By: Making of a Great Wine   SKU: REF1063,  Ship Wt: 1 lb.      $15.00       QTY:

Mary's Recipes An up to date collection of recipes for the serious and modern winemaker, keeping the beginner in mind. By: Jerry Uthermann Over 100 pages of tips and recipes compiled by the owners of The Purple Foot in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (116 pages) Mary's Recipes   SKU: REF1055,  Ship Wt: 1 lb.      $5.95       QTY:

Northern Winework Tom Plocher and Bob Parke have aimed Northern Winework at readers with a foundation of basic grape growing and winemaking knowledge, who want to plant varieties suitable for their cold or cool climate and site, and make high-quality wines from them. A hands-on book for anyone interested in growing wine grapes in cool climates. The 34 key cold-weather grape varities are detailed, along with selecting a vineyard site, training and pruning, grape ripening and keys to successful winemaking. Northern Winework   SKU: REF1070,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $36.95       QTY:

Principles & Practices of Winemaking/special order This essential text and reference offers a complete guide to winemaking. The authors, all well-known experts in their field, concentrate on the process of wine production, stressing the chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology and underlying science of enology. They present in-depth discussion of every aspect of the wine production process, from the selection of grapes and preparation of the must and the juice, through aging, bottling and storage of finished wines. Novices and experienced winemakers alike will find this clearly written and expertly crafted book an indispensable source of practical instruction and information. New Edition *SPECIAL ORDER* Principles/Practices of Winemaking   SKU: REF1045,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $217.00       QTY:

Red and White: Wine Made Simple This book presents a fresh, new look at wine, how it is made, sold and enjoyed. A beautiful book, which creatively conveys the feeling of wine, from an Australian's point of view. Not stuffy. By: Max Allen with photos by Adrian Lander Red and White   SKU: REF1056,  Ship Wt: 1 lb.      $24.95       QTY:

Techniques in Home Winemaking Whether using fresh grapes, concentrates, or kits, this book is a valued reference. All aspects are covered, from pressing to bottling. Excellent charts and illustrations. Details of fining and malolactic fermentation are also explained. By: Daniel Pambianchi Techniques in Home Winemaking   SKU: REF1052,  Ship Wt: 1 lb.      $21.95       QTY:

The Alaskan Bootlegger's Bible This book covers beer, wine, liqueurs and yes moonshine. Fun to read, with many recipes. By: Leon Kania Ever wonder how a still is made? Well wonder no more. While it's illegal to use a still for producing an alcoholic beverage, the illustrations are so complete you could build one. This process is illegal in North America, however, the construction of a distillation apparatus following the directions in the book is not, and the information can be read in all democratic countries. The information given in the book is not intended to encourage the manufacture of alcohol. Alaskan Bootlegger's Bible   SKU: REF2066,  Ship Wt: 1 lb.      $23.95       QTY:

The Backyard Vintner The Wine Lover’s Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Wine at Home. By: Jim Law Anyone who ever wanted to have homemade wine and never thought they had the space or ability to make it will love this book. The Backyard Vintner is a handy guide to at-home wine making that teaches readers the tips and tricks of the trade. It is perfect for those who want to bring the feeling of wine country right into their own backyard. The Backyard Vintner teaches readers how to start and maintain a vineyard, providing vital information on topics such as planting, trellising, and proper pruning techniques for grapes; which grape varieties will grow best in every climate or region; and the wines that can be made from each variety. Basic recipes for wines, and advice on topics such as bottling, storing, and serving wines, are also provided. Backyard Vintner   SKU: REF1071,  Ship Wt: 3 lb.      $19.95       QTY:

The Grape Grower By: Rombough. From finding and preparing the right site for your vineyard to training, trellising, and pruning vines to growing new grapes from seeds and cuttings, The Grape Grower offers thorough and accessible information on all the basics. The chapters on grape species, varieties, and hybrids are alone worth the price of a college course in viticulture. Technical information on the major (and minor) insect pests and diseases that affect grapes, as well as their organic controls, makes this book an invaluable reference that readers will turn to again and again. A guide to Organic Viticulture. The Grape Grower TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE   SKU: REF1069,  Ship Wt: 3 lb.      $35.00       QTY:

The University Wine Course A comprehensive Text & Self Tutorial Marian W. Baldy, Ph.D Now the most widely used wine textbook for colleges and universities. Also popular with serious wine enthusiasts for home study. Provides a 12 week program for learning about wine in-depth, from sensory evaluation to the science of viticulture and winemaking. Written and organized in a "user friendly" style. Includes chapter exams and answers, study guides, lab exercises, final exams and extensive references and bibliography. Illustrated with appendixes on Wine & Food, Label Reading, Do-It-Yourself Labs, Student tasting notes and more. Dr. Baldy is a USDA award-winning professor of sciences who has operated her own vineyard and winery and has taught wine appreciation for academic credits to university students for over 20 years. 426pp, The University Wine Course   SKU: REF1036,  Ship Wt: 3 lb.      $35.00       QTY:

The Wine Maker's Answer Book Solutions to Every Problem Answers to Every Question by: Alison Crowe. Home winemaking is an appealing hobby for a new generation of wine lovers lured by the promise of a great payoff -- small batches of handmade wine. It’s the perfect opportunity to experiment with flavors, have fun playing with chemistry, and share a few tasty bottles with friends and family. But safely fermenting, bottling, and aging wine is a demanding process requiring special equipment, impeccable sanitation, an understanding of chemical reactions, and the patience to see the aging process through to the end. No matter how experienced the home winemaker, unforeseen questions develop with every batch of new wine. When a winemaker has problems with leaky corks or finds an oily film on top of his fermenting wine, what’s the simplest, quickest way to get an answer? The Wine Maker’s Answer Book is a 24/7 helpline with advice on hundreds of winemaking dilemmas. From the basic curiosity of the novice (What equipment will I need to get started?) to the finer points of fermentation (What is the impact of malolactic fermentation on acidity?), every step of the process is covered in detail. Author Alison Crowe uses a friendly question-and-answer format to explain the mysteries of turning grape juice into wine, whether the reader is beginning with fresh grapes or a home winemaking kit. To the straightforward requests for information, she offers detailed descriptions of procedures and equipment. For stickier real-life problems, she first carefully assesses the possible causes and then gives expert advice on fixing the trouble." The Wine Maker's Answer Book   SKU: REF1073,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $15.00       QTY:

Understanding Wine Technology NEW EDITION The Science of Wine Explained By: David Bird The first high-tech book on wine written by a Master of Wine who knows how to taste as well as make wine. Written originally as a tutorial for students of the Diploma exam of the nd the Master of Wine degree (the highest possible achievement in wine appreciation), this is the first book that explains the science and technological mysteries of wine in simple terms. Expert wine tasters who do not have an education in chemistry, physics or biology, can assimilate these concepts from this book. The topics range from the secrets of the vineyard, through the processing of grapes to the complexities of fermentation , the stabilization of wine and the various processes and treatments, quality control to the final bottling. Fully illustrated in color with user-friendly charts, diagrams, graphs and photos. Index and glossary. Paperback, 226pp, Understanding Wine Technology   SKU: REF1058,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $39.95       QTY:

Vines Grapes and Wine By: Jancis Robinson Vines Grapes and Wine   SKU: REF1059,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $27.95       QTY:

Vineyard Simple How to Build & Maintain Your Own Small Vineyard By: Tom Powers "Vineyard Simple" provides you with all the knowledge and step-by-step training you need to have the beauty of vineyard landscaping and the joy of your own grape harvest right in your own backyard. Finally a book that makes home vineyard planting and wine grape growing accessible to anyone with even a little spare land. Since the author's business helps people plant small-scale vineyards and solve grape-growing problems, he has created a how-to book filled with valuable information for the novice viticulturist. In 16 chapters and an extensive appendix, Powers presents the clear and up-to-date information home grape growers need to get started and produce successful grape harvests. He also shares the advantages of grapevines as landscaping: low maintenance, aesthetic appeal, wine production and more. Vineyard Simple   SKU: REF1072,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $19.95       QTY:

Wine t+The classic companion from one of the worlds great connoisseurs. By: Johnson Wine   SKU: REF1043,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $16.95       QTY:

Wine Chemistry Hardcover New Edition Wine Chemistry -New Edition   SKU: REF1037,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $89.95       QTY:

Wine Microbiology and Biotechnology By: Specail Order Only Wine Microbiology and Biotechnology   SKU: REF1050,  Ship Wt: 3 lb.      $176.00       QTY:

Wine Production Technology By: Amarine Wine Production Technology   SKU: REF1024,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $39.95       QTY:

Winemakers Recipe Handbook by Massaccesi. The little purple book with 101 one-gallon fruit wine recipes. Over 100 recipes that use ingredients found in this country; from the corner grocery store and hopefully from your own garden; recipes like Chokecherry, Rhubarb, Persimmon, Prickly Pear, Watermelon, and many, many more. Our biggest selling recipe book. (34 pages) Winemakers Recipe Handbook   SKU: REF1005,  Ship Wt: 8 oz.      $4.25       QTY:

Winemaking as a Hobby Penn. State University Winemaking as a Hobby   SKU: REF1032,  Ship Wt: 1 lb.      $15.00       QTY:

Winemaking From Grapes to Market Processing and controls. (Formerly known as Commercial Winemaking) Winemaking From Grapes to Market   SKU: REF1014,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $60.00       QTY:

Winery Technology & Operations A Handbook for Small Wineries By: Yair Margalit, Ph.D The original handbook for professional winemakers written by a professor of chemistry who is also a practicing winemaker. Everything you need to know from grape harvest to the bottling laboratory with practical charts and tables. Includes pre-harvest operations, sulfur-dioxide, skin contact, must corrections, yeast, cellar operations, fining, oak and aging, quality control, analysis of must and wine and specifics for setting up your wine lab. Ideal for students and cellar rats. 224 pp, Winery Technology & Operations   SKU: REF1031,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $29.95       QTY:

Winery Utilities By: David R. Storm Winery Utilities   SKU: REF1046,  Ship Wt: 2 lb.      $121.00       QTY: