John Saker

New Zealand has become one of the world's great wine-drinking and producing countries. After six years as a top wine writer, John Saker has blended a thousand impressions, delicious experiences and startled taste buds into an engrossing guide to the world's most loved—and debated—beverage. A glass of wine is the simplest of pleasures—elixir of love, soothing balm, forger of friendships...

In this candid and beautifully written memoir, John Saker tells of his lifetime love affair with one of the world's most popular sports, how it changed his life, and the head-spinning moments when this 'minor' sport became the talk of New Zealand. From his early teens, when throwing hoops was a way of dealing with family tragedy, through his scholarship...

New Zealand has become one of the world's great wine-drinking and producing countries. After six years as a top wine writer, John Saker has blended a thousand impressions, delicious experiences, and startled taste buds into an engrossing guide to the world's most loved—and debated—beverage. A glass of wine is the simplest of pleasures—elixir of love, soothing balm, forger of friendships...

The perfect Christmas 2012 gift for everyone who enjoys life, love, laughter, and good wine. Delightful, imaginative, full-colour illustrations with witty descriptions of winemakers' phrases and expressions. Vinacular: A Wine Lover's A-Z offers a charming exploration into the world of wine through colourful artistry and clever commentary. For the wine enthusiasts and those who appreciate the finer things, this book...