Notes on a Cellar-Book

Name: Notes on a Cellar-Book
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By George Saintsbury

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Notes on a Cellar-Book by George Saintsbury is a delightful exploration of wine, capturing the author's passion and reflections on his wine-tasting experiences. Saintsbury offers insights into various vintages and the nuances of wine appreciation, penned with a blend of wit, personal anecdotes, and a nostalgic tone. It serves as a charming guide for both new enthusiasts and seasoned oenophiles, celebrating the joys of wine culture.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a lover of wines and historical insight. It offers a delightful exploration of wine appreciation, providing a rich tapestry of personal anecdotes and a glimpse into wine culture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Notes on a Cellar-Book

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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.

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Reviews of Notes on a Cellar-Book by George Saintsbury highlight its blend of personal taste and historical insight into wine appreciation. Critics appreciate its status as an influential work on wine writing and note its charming and thoughtful narrative, which resonates with both wine enthusiasts and literary fans. The book is praised for its engaging prose that offers a nostalgic view of wine connoisseurship from a bygone era.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520397651

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

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Edited by Thomas Pinney
Contributions by Thomas Pinney

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 408g

Pages: 360

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About the Author

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).