New 2nd edition of Cossart's Madeira: The Island Vineyard

[Richard Jennings]

I thought forum members might be interested in seeing my book review of this terrific resource on Madeira that I posted to my blog yesterday. Here's the link: http://www.rjonwine.com/vintage-madeira ... -vineyard/

The new edition is published by The Rare Wine Co., and contains new introductory material by Mannie Berk, including a very informative biography of Noel Cossart, as well as great new appendices. The most important of these is a detailed summary of auction prices, listed by vintage, for vintage Madeiras sold over the past forty years.

[Eric Ifune]

Am in the middle of my copy!

[Gary Banker]

I've finished the book. Very interesting account by someone who was involved for many years while the the business was consolidating. The prices and vintages/soleras are hard to believe.

The story about the stolen wine and the thieves' throwing it away because it wasn't sweet was sad.

[John Danza]

I would love to read your review Richard, but I can't! I'm writing a review right now for publication in the Wayward Tendrils quarterly. I don't want to take a chance on any overlap, no matter how unintentioned. After it gets published, I'll take a look at yours.

However, I can definitely report that it's a great book. Mannie's appendices really add to an already informative volume.

[Richard Jennings]

I would love to read your review Richard, but I can't! I'm writing a review right now for publication in the Wayward Tendrils quarterly. I don't want to take a chance on any overlap, no matter how unintentioned. After it gets published, I'll take a look at yours.

However, I can definitely report that it's a great book. Mannie's appendices really add to an already informative volume.

John,
I look forward to reading your review. Please let us know when it's available.
--Richard

[John Danza]

John,
I look forward to reading your review. Please let us know when it's available.
--Richard

Sure will Richard. Are you (or others reading this) a member of The Wayward Tendrils? For those who may not know, it's a group established around the collecting of wine-related books. They don't have a website, but you can get more information by contacting the founder Gail Unzelman at [email protected]. There is a quarterly publication that's always very good.

[Roy Hersh]

Yes, I have it as well and it is a fascinating read. Love the stories and indepth look at the island and its treasures. If you like Madeira, you should own this book!

[John Danza]

I can finally post my review, as it was published this week by the Wayward Tendrils. You can find a copy of the review here.

[Reidar Andersen]

Yes, I got it also.. Super excellent..

I am one of those lucky guys who managed to buy the first and only edition from Christie's in 2001.

I bought two copies, one for storing in the best part in my bookshelf together with the first edition. Second copy
for regular use and "work copy" where I will make notes, spill madeira and/or coffe ...

[Roy Hersh]

John,

Do you mind if I put a copy of your review into the FTLOP newsletter? Email me if you will say it is ok. Thanks!

Roy