{"product_id":"9781787139886","title":"Who's Afraid of Romanée-Conti?","description":"Author: Dan Keeling\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781787139886\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Quadrille\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 12 Nov 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 288 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine can be daunting without an incisive guide. \u003ci\u003eWho’s Afraid of Romanée-Conti?\u003c\/i\u003e is a no-holds-barred voyage of discovery, from sourcing good cheap vino to drinking its most unattainable and holiest of grails – Romanée-Conti – and the universe of interstellar wines that lie in-between. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n From new-school Burgundy, Barolo and Champagne to Tenerife, Corsica and Chianti, Noble Rot co-founder Dan Keeling visits some of the world’s most renowned \u003ci\u003evignerons\u003c\/i\u003e and vineyards on a quest to find out why some wines matter – and why many others don’t. Throughout, he details the complex aspects of traditionalist wine culture, offering insights into subjects such as sulphur in winemaking, building a cellar, and many personal recommendations on what to buy for every pocket.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n It’s wine – but not as you know it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e“I love this book. There’s pleasure on every page. It’s essential reading for wine lovers and wine novices.” – Keira Knightley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e“\u003ci\u003eWho’s Afraid of Romanée-Conti?\u003c\/i\u003e makes discovering great wine as exciting as the \u003ci\u003eNME\u003c\/i\u003e made discovering great music back in the day.” – Mike Diamond, The Beastie Boys\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e“In the world of fine wine and fine eats, Keeling’s palate rules. Above all, this Englishman is a literate man of taste, passion, and talent. \u003ci\u003eBon appétit\u003c\/i\u003e!” Kermit Lynch, author of \u003ci\u003eAdventures on the Wine Route.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e“This book is bloody amazing! ... Empowering, energising and without a scintilla of snobbery, this set off little explosions of excitement in me. It's your passport to pleasure.” Diana Henry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e“Every word and thought here is shot through with verve, wit and often piercing snark. I dare you not to be engaged by the wisdom and writing of Dan Keeling. Do you need this collection of attitude-changing essays? If you care about wine (or want to) you absolutely do.” Alice Feiring, author of \u003ci\u003eTo Fall in Love, Drink This.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e“No-one writes about wine like Dan Keeling. \u003ci\u003eWho's Afraid\u003c\/i\u003e is totally absorbing and just as importantly fun. Love it.” – Angela Hartnett\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46518559178910,"sku":"TLD-9781787139886","price":59.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781787139886.jpg?v=1771202856","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781787139886","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}