Nestlé Library
Wines
+ Top Picks
Adams Wine Handbook. Adams Media Inc. Annual. (Reference HD9372 .W76).
Reports consumption and sales of wine by brand, wine variety, wine category, and location. Analyzes supplier performance; trends in advertising expenditures; wine operations and industry data; and wine consumer demographics.
The U.S. Wine Market. M. Shanken Communications. Annual. (Reference HD9374 .I56).
Profiles the performance of the U.S. wine market. Reports wine consumption by type and origin; wine volume consumption by state; brand data and analysis; wine retail expenditures; wine advertising expenditures; wine consumer demographics; and wine market trends.
Wine for Dummies. McCarthy, E., and M. Ewing-Mulligan. Wiley. 2006. (Reference TP548 .M465x).
Introduces wine drinkers to the qualities of different kinds of wine. Describes wine character and bottle label differences from region to region. Provides guidance in identifying and purchasing good wine. Provides recommendations for combining wine and food. Guides readers in ordering wine at restaurants, and much more.
Vintage: The Story of Wine. Johnson, H. Simon and Schuster. 1989. (TP549 .J63).
Explores wine’s cultural significance and evolution from its time of origin in the Caucasus Mountains to the present day.
+ Overview (Regions and History)
Vintage: The Story of Wine. Johnson, H. Simon and Schuster. 1989. (TP549 .J63).
Explores wine’s cultural significance and evolution from its time of origin in the Caucasus Mountains to the present day.
The Oxford Companion to Wine. Robinson, J. 2006. (TP548 .O76 2006).
Reports on the history of wine making, profiles major wine making regions, and explains the intricacies of wine making.
Exploring Wine: The Culinary Institute of America's Complete Guide to Wines of the World. Kolpan, S., B.H. Smith, M.A. Weiss. Wiley. 2001. (Reference TP548 .K578x).
Profiles all the major wine regions of the world. Describes the qualities of different wine grapes; explains how wine is made; provides guidance in appreciating and identifying distinctions of taste, appearance, smell; and more.
+ Wine Tasting and Making
Wine for Dummies. McCarthy, E., andM. Ewing-Mulligan. Wiley. 2006. (Reference TP548 .M465x).
Introduces wine drinkers to the qualities of different kinds of wine. Describes wine character and bottle label differences from region to region. Provides guidance in identifying and purchasing good wine. Provides recommendations for combining wine and food. Guides readers in ordering wine at restaurants, and much more.
Windows on the World Complete Wine Course. Zraly, K. Sterling Pub. Co. 2000. (TP548 .Z73).
Introduces wine drinkers to the wine styles and classification systems of all the major wine regions of the world.
The Vintner's Art. Johnson, H. and J. Halliday. Simon & Schuster. 1992. (TP548 .J648).
Explores the intricacies of wine making from the vineyard, through the winery and into the bottle. Explains the influence of terroir, the chemistry of wine; choices, consequences, and techniques for making different styles of wine, and much more.
+ Trends and Statistics
Adams Wine Handbook. Adams Media Inc. Annual. (Reference HD9372 .W76).
Reports consumption and sales of wine by brand, wine variety, wine category, and location. Analyzes supplier performance; trends in advertising expenditures; wine operations and industry data; and wine consumer demographics.
The U.S. Wine Market. M. Shanken Communications. Annual. (Reference HD9374 .I56).
Profiles the performance of the U.S. wine market. Reports wine consumption by type and origin; wine volume consumption by state; brand data and analysis; wine retail expenditures; wine advertising expenditures; wine consumer demographics; and wine market trends.
Wine Industry Profile (for individual countries). Datamonitor report available through Business Source Premier.
Search for "wine industry profile" in Business Source Premier. For every wine-producing country in the world, these reports identify market size, analyze the competitive landscape, and forecast market performance.
California Grape Acreage. California Crop and Livestock Reporting Service. Annual. (Reference HD9259 .G7 U515).
Reports annual grape acreage in California by type of grape and by location, from 1991 through 2001.
Final Grape Crush Report. California Department of Food and Agriculture. Annual. (Reference TP557 .C27).
Reports the size of the annual California grape crush by region and grape variety.
Wine Statistical Information. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. U.S. Department of the Treasury. Monthly.
Reports detailed U.S. wine production data for different kinds of wine products.
+ Finger Lakes Wine
Culture in a Glass : Reflections on the Rich Heritage of Finger Lakes Wine. Figiel, R. Silver Thread Books. 1995. (TP557 .F47x).
Chronicles the history of the Finger Lakes wine region and describes how terroir expresses itself in the Finger Lakes.
New York Wine & Culinary Center Web Site
Located in Canandaigua, the New York Wine & Culinary Center provides seminars, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, and special events showcasing New York State wine and food.
Greetings from the Finger Lakes: A Food and Wine Lover's Companion. Turback, M. Ten Speed Press. 2005. (TX907.3.N72 F558).
Briefly describes the history and personality of the wines and wine makers in every winery in the Finger Lakes. Also includes profiles of the major restaurants and organic farms of the region. Organized by lake.
Wineries of the Finger Lakes Region: The Heart of New York State. Klees, E. Friends of the Finger Lakes Pub. 2003. (Reference TP557 .K56).
Profiles over 70 Finger Lakes wineries. Includes photographs.
+ Wine Buying Guides
The Wine spectator. The Wine Group. Annual January issue. ( TP544 .W74).
The annual January issue of the Wine Spectator is dedicated as a buying guide -- entitled "The Ultimate Buying Guide."
Beverage Media. Beverage Media Ltd. Annual January Issue. (TX815 .B492).
Annual January issue is a price list for all wines carried by Metropolitan New York distributors.
Good Wine Guide 2003. Joseph, R. Dorling Kindersley. 2002. (Reference TP548 .J72x).
Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide. Parker, R.M. Simon & Schuster. 2002. (Ref TP548 .P287x).
+ Current News
Mintel Market Intelligence (full-text)
An expanding database of reports covering many sectors and focusing on topical marketing issues. Each report analyzes market size, trends, market segmentation, consumer attitudes, and purchasing habits. Includes many U.K. reports but there are also a substantial number of reports on U.S. and other international markets. Contains several research reports on the U.S. and European wine industries. Includes data on wine consumption, sales volume, and import and export volume.
VITIS-VEA (citation and abstracts only)
“Viticulture and Enology Abstracts is an international German or English-language publications database in the field of viticulture and enology. It covers grapevine morphology, physiology, and biochemistry, soil science, genetics and grapevine breeding, phytopathology and grapevine protection, cellar techniques, economics of viticulture and enology, and the microbiology of wine” (CU Library Catalog).
Wine Enthusiast (selected articles from current issues)
Profiles U.S. and international wine regions, wineries, and prominent winemakers. Also reports wine industry news and rates individual wines and spirits from across the globe.
