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		Terroir by James E. Wilson Ref: BK900021 The role of geology, climate, and culture in the making of French wine. Why are the greatest vineyards of France located where they are? Why does one site produce a superior wine while an adjacent plot, that looks the same, yield a lesser one? The answer may lie in the terroir: the complex interplay of geology, soil, climate and culture. £30.00
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		Virgile's Vineyard by Patrick Moon Ref: BK900024 A year in the Languedoc wine country. Patrick Moon writes with flair about the Languedoc. He is befriended by Virgile, a young local winemaker, who offers to teach him everything he knows about wine making from the field to the cellar. A very funny and enjoyable read. £7.99
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		Wine And War by Don & Petie Kladstrup Ref: BK900025 Wine and war combine in this remarkable untold story of France's courageous, clever vintners, who protected and rescued the country's most treasured commodity from German plunder durung the Second World War. A sprightly and amusing book, full of spicy anecdotes. £8.99
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		Wine - The Good Web Guide by Tom Cannavan Ref: BK900026 The Good Web Guide team has scoured the internet to bring you the very best sites that every wine-lover needs. Read about the top sites then enjoy stress-free, quality surfing. Includes: FREE CD; ONLINE UPDATES; FREE SUBSCRIPTION; FREE INTERNET ACCESS; FREE BROWSER £12.99
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		Discovering Wine by Joanna Simon Ref: BK90007 Revised and fully updated Discovering Wine by Joanna Simon dispels the mystique surrounding wine, enabling the reader to enjoy every glass just that little bit more. Know and taste wine like a professional, match your favourite food and wine, master serving and storing your wine, experience the old classics and the new specialities. £14.99
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		Languedoc-Roussillon The Wines & Winemakers by Paul Strang Ref: BK90005 The sudden renaissance of the Languedoc Roussillon, one of France's oldest wine regions, is the most exciting development in the wine world in the last twenty years. This is the first illustrated book to explore the terroir, traditions, winemaking practices, laws, personalities and most importantly, the wines of the region. £25.00
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		Vines, Grapes & Wines by Jancis Robinson Ref: BK90008 The single most interesting factor in shaping the flavour of a wine is the grape variety it is made from. It is the key to understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of every wine we drink. Here is a book that illuminates wine from this viewpoint - every grape variety the wine enthusiast is likely to encounter is described but the key to this book's appeal is Jancis Robinson's analysis of the complex web of relationships between the world's grape varieties and the taste of wine. £17.99
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		Vine To Bottle: How Wine Is Made by Simon Woods Ref: BK90009 An intimate account of one vigneron's year, from pruning of the vines through the frantic harvest to the production of the wine. Simon Woods spent key periods throughout the year living with the winemaker to capture the pain, the passion and the pleasure encountered when producing one of the world's finest wines. £18.99
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		The Hachette Guide To French Wines 2004 Ref: BK90001 The authoritative guide and the bible for all French vignerons. Highly regarded by all producers of fine French wines. £25.00
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		Real Wine – The Rediscovery of Natural Winemaking by Patrick Mathews Ref: BK900010 An engaging account of the winemakers who have embraced nature, Real Wine reveals why so many of today's top wines from Europe and the New World are organically grown, born of the desire to produce wines that take their taste from the soil. £14.99
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		The Wine Experience by Gérard Basset Ref: BK900011 Gérard Basset acclaimed sommelier, wine taster and all-round expert caters for all levels and interests with his easy, clear style. If you wish to understand exactly what makes one wine better than another and to become confident in your assessment of the phenomenal array of wines now on offer. Start with the basics of wine tasting before being guided to more complex issues. From first glance to assessing the aftertaste, you will become proficient in tasting, judging and recommending wine, increasing your enjoyment and that of others. £25.00
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		The World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson & Jancis Robinson Ref: BK90002 The completely revised fifth edition of this famous reference book – the world's greatest success in wine publishing by wine's most elegant wordsmiths including detailed maps of unrivalled clarity and usefulness. £35.00
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		The Art & Science of Wine by James Halliday & Hugh Johnson Ref: BK90003 A unique analysis of how nature, art and science combine to make the infinite variety of the world's wines. Hugh Johnson, the world's favourite wine author joins forces with James Halliday Australia's leading wine authority and outstanding winemaker. £15.99
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		The Wines of the South of France by Rosemary George Ref: BK90004 A comprehensive and evocative guide to all the wonderful wines of Mediterranean France from Banyuls on the Spanish border to Bellet on the outskirts of Nice - and the people who are creating such a vibrant and energetic wine region. £30.00
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		Wine With Food by Joanna Simon Ref: BK90006 A book that unravels the mystery behind the fascinating relationship between food and wines, it explores the art of finding the perfect combinations. This is an eminently practical book answering a wide range of questions on food and wine pairing. £14.99
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Jardin de Frédéric 2000
Château Prieuré Borde Rouge,
Corbières Controlée

An excellent Corbières red made mostly from the Carignan grape described as a ‘vin des copains’ and ‘dangerously quaffable.' The Château is .... £8.45

Le Midi Carcassonne
425g

A selection contains a minimum of 34 handmade French chocolates (425g). All chocolates are all made using grade A calibaut chocolate ...£16.95

Cuvée Olivière Olive Oil
50cl bottle

Extra virgin, first cold pressing olive oil made solely from one type of olive: the Olivière winner of the Paris Gold Award 2003 made by the prestigious...£16.90

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