Wine, Beer + Spirits

By Jeff Alworth
Here’s a fun way to discover the nuances of artisan beers from lagers and ales to porters and stouts. Learn More

By Karen Foley and the Editors of Imbibe magazine Photographs by Sheri Giblin
France has wine, Germany’s got beer, but America is the land of the cocktail. Learn More

By Tamara Leigh Murphy
Wine tasting + wine trivia = major fun! This exciting board game tests everyone’s wine knowledge with each sip. Learn More

By Anne Taintor
Who doesn’t enjoy a well-made drink and the opportunity for a little creative misbehavior? Anne Taintor’s deliciously wry artwork is the perfect complement for the dozens of fabulous drink recipes in this chic collection. Learn More

By Dan Becker,and Lance Wilson
Ever crack open a can of Chief Oshkosh of Wisconsin, or sample Pabst's Big Cat Malt Liquor? Remember the original St. Pauli Girl, Tennent's bevy of lager lovelies, or Olde Frothingslosh ("the pale stale ale with the foam on the bottom")? Presented alphabe... Learn More

By Kate Simon,Photographs by Lara Ferroni
Absinthe Cocktails is devoted entirely to cocktails made with barely-legal absinthe. Since this spirit was legalized in the U.S. in 2007, the absinthe category has exploded with 34 new brands introduced in 2008 and consumers willing to pay $50 fo... Learn More

By Laura Catena,Photographs by Sara Remington,Forewrod by Jay Miller
In this bookpart wine primer, part cultural exploration, part introduction to the Argentine lifestylediscover where to eat, what to see, and how to travel like a local with Laura Catena, the Argentina-born, United States-educated, globetrotting wine sta... Learn More

By Jeff Morgan,Photographs by France Ruffenach
Domaine Chandon is a French-owned wine producer in Napa Valley. Its Michelin-starred restaurant, étoile, is the only fine-dining restaurant within a winery in the Wine Country. With a seasonal menu created to showcase Domaine Chandon's sparkling an... Learn More

By Christine Hanna,Photographs by Sheri Giblin
Over 19 million people visit the California wine country every year to enjoy the area's renowned wine, food, and landscapesand the casual lifestyle. Christine Hannaaward-winning winemaker, mother, and consummate hostessepitomizes the regions laid-back... Learn More

By Denise Gee,Photographs by Robert M. Peacock
With this charming guide to casual outdoor entertaining by Denise Gee, belle-of-the-ball author of Southern Cocktails, party and decorating ideas have never been more simple or inspiring. Gee and acclaimed photographer Bobby Peacock crisscrossed... Learn More

By Joyce Lock
This fun and fascinating trivia game tests your knowledge of the fruit of the vine. Let the battle begin as players answerquestions in categories such as Vine to Vino (growing grapes, making wine, and world production), Wine Cellar (selecting, storing,... Learn More

By Karl Petzke
More than just the shot of choice and the foundation for margaritas, tequila is a liquor rich in history and lore. Created from the distilled juice of the agave plant, tequila boasts a lengthy fame and prized position in Mesoamerican society. To properly... Learn More

By Kathy Casey,Photographs by Angie Norwood Browne
When it comes to cocktails and appetizers, chef Kathy Casey is an expert at balancing flavors and textures. Sips & Apps has 100 recipes that include not only classics like the Martini and Manhattan but also creative new concoctions like the Dougl... Learn More

By Eve O'Neill,and Doug "Bix" Biederbeck,Photographs by Sheri Giblin
From San Francisco supper club Bix comes this stylish miscellany for cocktail lovers, foodies, and arts aficionados. Packed with fun facts, fascinating lists, and bon mots, it also includes recipes for classic drinks and the bar foods that go with them. P... Learn More

By Brian St. Pierre
Created for serious wine lovers, this deluxe leather-bound volume is the ultimate tool for recording everything about the world's most revered libation. With ample room for jotting down notes on all aspects from memorable wine tastings to vineyard visits... Learn More

By Jessica Strand,Photographs by Frankie Frankeny
Blended, shaken, stirred, sweet, tangy, or citrusy—this summertime collection of cocktails will have everybody'ssenses singing. Entertaining expert Jessica Strand puts a new spin on classic concoctions by mixing and matching garnishes and adornmen... Learn More

By Janet Fletcher,Photographs by Victoria Pearson
From the best-selling author of The Cheese Course comes a new guide to enjoying one of the most basic yet sophisticated culinary delights: cheese and wine. Janet Fletcher leads readers on an international tour of 70 cheeses,exploring the best w... Learn More

By Denise Gee,Photographs by Robert M. Peacock
"Don't mind if I do . . . " Welcome to one of the South's most cherished traditionsthe cocktail hour. This charming volume overflows with Southern spirit with classics like the Mint Julep and the Hurricane to new concoctions like the Blueberry Martini an... Learn More

By Christina Melander,Photographs by Jānis Miglavs,Foreword by Kathy Casey
From the beloved Ultimate Winery Guide series, we bring you the first and only illustrated guide to the wine countries of Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, a region increasingly known not only for its popularity as a tourist destination, bu... Learn More

By Mittie Hellmich,Photographs by Frankie Frankeny
Don't let the small size fool youeach volume in the Mini Bar series is filled with more than 50 traditional and original recipes that pack a punch. Gin aficionados will toast concoctions like the Tasmanian Twister. Each title in this series descri... Learn More

By Mittie Hellmich,Photographs by Frankie Frankeny
Don't let the small size fool youeach volume in the Mini Bar series is filled with more than 50 traditional and original recipes that pack a punch. Rum lovers will break out the little umbrellas forMittie's innovative Frozen Watermelon Daiquiri... Learn More

By Mittie Hellmich,Photographs by Frankie Frankeny
Don't let the small size fool youeach volume in the Mini Bar series is filled with more than 50 traditional and original recipes that pack a punch. Tequila tipplers will love the agave-alicious Papaya Margarita and Tequila Sunrise. Each title in t... Learn More

By Lucy Brennan,with Carolyn Burleigh,Photographs by Sheri Giblin
Lucy Brennan shakes up the cocktail world with more than 60 refreshing drinks brimming with exotic combinations of ripened fruits, herbs, flavorings, and spirits. Guava Cosmos, a martini as smooth as James Bond, a frosty bowl of passion fruit-infused citr... Learn More

By Sandra Jordan,with Lindsey Lee Johnson
Wine is much more than a beverage to be enjoyedit's an experience that has a culture all its own. The Art of Decanting explores these rituals, tracing the evolution of wine presentation and its rich lore. Author Sandra Jordan, of Sonoma's acclaime... Learn More

By Jeff Hollinger,and Rob Schwartz,Foreword by Georgeanne Brennan,Photographs by Frankie Frankeny
From Tokyo to New York, a cocktail renaissance is happening as "bar chefs" create delicious elixirs worthy of their kitchen counterparts. An epicenter of this barroom artistry can be found at the Absinthe Brasserie & Bar in San Francisco (a city that spen... Learn More

By Mittie Hellmich,Photographs by Laura Stojanovic
The Mini Bar series maybe small in size, but each tiny tome is filled with classic and original recipes that pack quite a wallop! Vodka enthusiasts will find delightful concoctions covering everything from the sophisticated Martini to the festive F... Learn More

By Mittie Hellmich
Ultimate Bar Book is the first and only guide to classic and new drink recipes. Loaded with essential-to-know topics such as barware, tools, and mixing tips, this book has it all. As a mistress of mixology, the author has the classics down to a Tt... Learn More

By Jessica Strand,Photographs by Laurie Frankel
'Tis the seasonto add some pizzazz to your holiday fte! This spirited deck includes 50 festive drink recipes, as well as tips for equipping and stocking the perfect holiday bar. For teetotalers and younger merrymakers, there are also several nonalcoholi... Learn More

By Sid Goldstein,Photographs by Paul Moore
The long-awaited follow-up to the best-selling Wine Lover's Cookbook, The Wine Lover Cooks with Wine sets its sights on wine as an ingredient. Whether used to delicately poach fresh fish or braise a hearty stew, wine adds complexity and inte... Learn More

By Mittie Hellmich,Photographs by Victoria Pearson
From classic Spanish sangria to sparkling raspberry lemoncello, Sangria offers pitcher-perfect recipes for fruity wine and champagne drinks, plus tapas perfect for easy entertaining. With recipes for red, white, and sparkling sangria, these concoct... Learn More

Text by Brian St. Pierre,Photographs by E.J. Armstrong
Are you curious about wine, but cant tell the difference between a Pinot Noir and a Sangiovese? A Chenin Blanc and a Chardonnay? These cards describe over 40 wine varietals, including information on Taste Origin Reputation Food pair... Learn More