Love by the Glass

Name: Love by the Glass
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780812966862
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Tasting Notes from a Marriage

By Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher

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Love by the Glass by Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher is a heartfelt memoir that captures the authors' shared journey and passion for wine. As a celebrated wine-writing duo, they delve into their personal and professional lives, exploring how their love for wine mirrors their love for each other. The narrative weaves together anecdotes of memorable bottles, life experiences, and the role that wine plays in enriching relationships and celebrations.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate a heartfelt journey through the world of wine, intertwined with personal stories. Written by two renowned wine critics, it blends their expertise with charming anecdotes about their life and love for wine, offering both inspiration and insights to those who enjoy a good glass and a great story.

Love by the Glass

From the prize-winning husband-and-wife team known for their popular "Tastings" wine column in "The Wall Street Journal" comes this captivating memoir about falling in love with each other, and with wine.

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Love by the Glass is a captivating memoir by the authors of The Wall Street Journal's weekly "Tastings" column, Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher, who have merged their journalism careers with their love of wine.

She grew up in the all-black environment of Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, and he was raised in Jacksonville, where his was one of a handful of Jewish families.

Follow Dottie and John from their June 4, 1973, meeting in the newsroom of The Miami Herald to their first "Open That Bottle Night," which put them on the road to becoming full-time wine columnists.

From the Andre Cold Duck that accompanied their first date to the bottle of Taittinger Champagne smuggled into the delivery room to wet the lips of their newborn second daughter, lovers of books as well as lovers of wine can now join the wine world’s favourite couple as they embark on the ultimate quest for the perfect grape.

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Love by the Glass is regarded as a compelling blend of memoir, love story, and wine exploration. Reviews praise authors Dottie Gaiter and John Brecher for offering a delightful narrative of their marriage, enriched by their shared passion for wine. Many admire the book for its sophistication, elegance, and candid romantic storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780812966862

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 January 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House USA Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 282g

Pages: 352

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Biography & Memoir Dorothy J. Gaiter John Brecher Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher are the authors of Tastings, the weekly wine column of The Wall Street Journal. John was Page One editor of the paper from 1992 to 2000, and Dorothy was a national reporter and editor covering issues of race. John previously worked at The Miami Herald and Newsweek, and Dorothy at The Miami Herald and The New York Times. They are known to television viewers from their appearances on Martha Stewart Living and Today, and are the authors of The Wall Street Journal Guide to Wine.