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Reading between the Wines, With a New Preface Paperback – September 19, 2011
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- Print length208 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherUniversity of California Press
- Publication dateSeptember 19, 2011
- Dimensions5.5 x 0.6 x 8.25 inches
- ISBN-100520271491
- ISBN-13978-0520271494
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“A consequential book, rich in ideas and powerful in feeling.” ― New York Times
“Wise and funny, committed and sincere, but never dogmatic. . . .A passionate defense of the importance of wine.” ― World of Fine Wine
"The most uplifting wine book of the year is also one of the shortest, Terry Theise's heartfelt ode to the liquid to which he has devoted his professional life, Reading between the Wines. . . . The book's opinions may sometimes be cranky but it is a wonderful antidote to the points-and-lifestyle wine coverage that predominates in the U.S." ― Financial Times
“Might contain the year's most literate wine writing. Theise, well-known for his lyrical wordsmithing, avoids the usual memoir take and instead pens a rhapsody to the wines he loves, and to the very beauty of wine itself.” ― San Francisco Chronicle
“Should be required reading for wine aficionados and also for newcomers who might not yet have put voice to their appetites for new and interesting wines. “ ― Washington Post
"Like most of the best wine writing, Terry Thiese’s new Reading between the Wines is a small, personal book that can be read in an evening with a bottle alongside. . . . Thiese is a true wine writer, not a compiler of notes and numbers, so he can extol the character and nuances of a wine in a way that the oenophile can really appreciate." ― Bloomberg News
"Reading Between the Wines is less about [Theise’s] discoveries and his adventures with growers than it is about wine itself. How should wine be tasted? How should it be described? Appreciated? Mr. Theise is articulate and impassioned on such topics. . . . Even at his most intransigent, he remains himself quite charming, especially when he readily admits that his judgments have not always been right, something wine writers and wine merchants rarely do.” ― Wall Street Journal
“A terrific read, between the wines, so to speak, and one of the books of the season.“ ― JancisRobinson.com
“A broad, insistent and eloquent meditation on wine in general and why it matters. ‘Passion' is one of the world’s most overused words, ‘commonsense” is unfortunately not, but both apply equally here. . . . Not many wine books make you think, or laugh out loud; this does both.” ― Decanter
“For years, importer Terry Theise has written catalogs that are impassioned manifestos for the sort of wines he admires, notably grower Champagnes and German rieslings. This is his first book, and it packs all that passion and opinion into a wide-ranging look at the beauty and aesthetics of wine” ― Seattle Times
“Terry Theise isn’t just an acclaimed importer of Teutonic wines and French Champagnes. He’s a philosopher, a dreamer and an inspiring writer whose catalogs have a following among lovers of the written word. . . . Reading Between the Wines is a chance to wallow in Theise’s delicious world, a place in which the love of wine is both cerebral and profoundly intimate.” ― The Oregonian
“In this inspiring and superbly written book, acclaimed importer Terry Theise muses on what constitutes beauty in wine and how to best appreciate it. Wine connoisseurs will savor his enthusiasm for answering the question, Why does wine matter?” ― Fine Cooking
“A wine book that's so stunning, your glass will never look the same.” ― Serious Eats
“For someone with a true passion for wine, Theise's book is an affirmation and a joy to read.” ― San Jose Mercury News
“Theise first demystifies how to experience wine, then remystifies it by reinstating pleasure as what it’s all about.” STARRED REVIEW ― Library Journal
“The book is a compelling read. . . . It draws you in as a thinker, makes you wonder and even compels you to argue back at times.” ― The Kitchn
“The book is meandering, heartfelt, cogent. Ideas froth over fancifully, artfully, unheard of in our climate of sucking up to celebrity or the deity of the next wine guide." ― Feiring Line
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"Terry Theise's humane, subtle and engaging book illustrates the superiority of wisdom to mere knowledge. Read and be richer." Andrew Jefford, columnist for Decanter and The World of Fine Wine
"Impassioned, insistent, and inimitable, Terry Theise is America's foremost wine philosopher. Lots of writers can explain the "what" of wine. Terry, uniquely, inspires us with the 'why'. I devoured Reading Between the Wines; it's the single best book I've ever read on why wine matters." Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible
"If you think you know something about wine, try Terry Theise's Reading Between the Wines because until you do, you haven't really started." Tom Stevenson, author of Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia
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"Terry Theise's humane, subtle and engaging book illustrates the superiority of wisdom to mere knowledge. Read and be richer."—Andrew Jefford, columnist for Decanter and The World of Fine Wine
"Impassioned, insistent, and inimitable, Terry Theise is America's foremost wine philosopher. Lots of writers can explain the "what" of wine. Terry, uniquely, inspires us with the 'why'. I devoured Reading Between the Wines; it's the single best book I've ever read on why wine matters."—Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible
"If you think you know something about wine, try Terry Theise's Reading Between the Wines because until you do, you haven't really started."—Tom Stevenson, author of Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia
"I read it almost in one gulp: he writes beautifully, uninhibitedly . . . almost, one might say, drunkenly . . . a man after my own heart."—Hugh Johnson
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- Publisher : University of California Press; First Edition (September 19, 2011)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 208 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0520271491
- ISBN-13 : 978-0520271494
- Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.25 inches
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Whether you are a professional in the wine industry, a dedicated wine collector or just enjoy tipping a good glass of white or red, consider this a must read. I had the pleasure of sharing this with a friend, long distance. He enjoyed the Kindle version, while I paged through my hard copy. We both enjoyed it so much that we fairly raced through the chapters. At the same time, neither of us could resist paging back for the immediate gratification of reading many parts yet again. You can feel the respect and profound love the author has come to have for the people, the earth, the vines ... as well as his great personal appreciation for coming to know the life of wine that the gods have bestowed upon him ... and he shares all of this with the reader, from his heart and soul.
You will find factual information here, along with many keen observations. You will find revelations that you may, in fact, have known all along but didn't realize until reading these very well expressed passages. You might not even agree with some of the author's opinions, but they will give you pause to think. In the end, my friend and I were left in awe - and in tears - with the intimacy of the stories in the last chapter of the book.
Just read it. You'll have no regrets. And now, for a glass of wine ...
Theise is an importer of wines -Austrian, German and Grower Champagnes.
His book will seriously challenge your relationship with wine.
What he promotes is timeless authenticity in wine. He is overthetop passionate and focused.
So much so that he rails against the New World and the world of engineered wines.
And he makes some very compelling arguments:
It has taken Old World 100's years to get things just right. No way New World can have done that in mere decades.
And the history of Family in the vineyard weighs heavily. Generations literally buried in the slate of the vines.
He seeks moments of clarity and rails against some universal perfection, preferring the flaws to create character.
He proudly stands behind his imports and is a prolific, talented and amusing writer.
Certainly don't always agree but certainly always entertained and most importantly educated.
His book has some fantastic tongue-in-cheek paragraphs on the 100 point system, for example.
And some priceless one-liners that may prove useful at a dinner party.
A tough to put down book for the hardcore wine lover. But may be a bit much for the merely curious.
Makes great gift with outstanding advice for anyone with more than a passing interest in vino.
A book that pays for itself.
Terry Theise has got his chops down, no doubt about it. He sure as heck knows German and Austrian wines better than any human I know -- to the extent that his focus on these wines makes portions of this book a bit of a tough sled for a dyed in the wool Burgundy addict like me, and probably for other folks who aren't devoted accolytes of Riesling, Gruner Veltliner, Scheurebe and the like. It would be easier for me to connect with the book were it more focused on the wines, the growers and the land that I do know pretty well, which ain't Germany and Austria.
As others have said here, this is a heartfelt and insightful little book, full of wisdom and witticisms about the making and enjoyment of wine -- wine as an integral part of life and culture, not as an academic exercise, or a competition among Screaming Eagle swilling hedge fund managers who buy and drink by the Parker bible. For all that, Theise is not a Parker basher, like some others. This book attempts to put both ends of the spectrum -- the terroiristes and the Wine Advocates and everyone in-between -- in a healthy perspective. There are turns of phrase and random observations that made me laugh out loud, or stop and think for a long, long time. Flashes of recognition abound.
So why not an unqualified five stars? Well, at times Theise wanders off into flights of psychobabble that are just a tad too much. At other times its just a bit too clever and too cute.
Despite these quibbles and misgivings -- and they are purely my own and may not be there for others -- I strongly recommend that anyone who cares about wine and who spends a good bit of time drinking and pondering it should buy the book and read it with a glass in hand. Short and to the point, it will get your juices flowing and make you think about the fermented grape juice to which quite a few of us devote quite a bit of our time and energy.
Whilst one will probably not agree with every one of his viewpoints one will after reading this book have been stimulated and almost certainly been provoked into a clearer definition of their own viewpoint on the issues broached. I considers it a must read for all keen wine drinkers. I bought a copy for my daughter who isn't yet a real wine fanatic like her father and much to my satisfaction she has found the book most stimulating. She also made the insightful observation that much of Terry's claims for the authenticity and real appeal of wines was almost as equally applicable to food and the sourcing of ingredients. Great job Terry.
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He will tell you how to find really interesting wines that don't cost a fortune.
I thoroughly recommend this book.