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- Love by the Glass is a captivating memoir by the authors of The Wall Street Journal's weekly "Tastings" column, Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher, who have merged their journalism careers with their love of wine.
- About the Author: Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher are the authors of Tastings, the weekly wine column of The Wall Street Journal.
- 352 Pages
- Cooking + Food + Wine, Beverages
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About the Book
From the prize-winning husband-and-wife team known for their popular "Tastings" wine column in "The Wall Street Journal" comes this captivating memoir about falling in love with each other, and with wine.Book Synopsis
Love by the Glass is a captivating memoir by the authors of The Wall Street Journal's weekly "Tastings" column, Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher, who have merged their journalism careers with their love of wine. She grew up in the all-black environment of Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, and he was raised in Jacksonville, where his was one of a handful of Jewish families. Follow Dottie and John from their June 4, 1973, meeting in the newsroom of The Miami Herald to their first "Open That Bottle Night," which put them on the road to becoming full-time wine columnists. From the André Cold Duck that accompanied their first date to the bottle of Taittinger Champagne smuggled into the delivery room to wet the lips of their newborn second daughter, lovers of books as well as lovers of wine can now join the wine world's favorite couple as they embark on the ultimate quest for the perfect grape.Review Quotes
"A memoir, a love story, and a wine tutorial."--Chicago Tribune "Even for those of us who don't know Mondavi from Mateus, Love by the Glass is a treat. Wine columnists Dottie Gaiter and John Brecher have one of the best marriages you'll ever see, and a delightful story to tell."--Carl Hiaasen "A sophisticated and elegant book about love, marriage--and the drink that made everything that much sweeter."--Rocky Mountain News "Candidly romantic . . . a timely taste of lives lived happily and well with wineglass in hand."--The Seattle Times
About the Author
Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher are the authors of Tastings, the weekly wine column of The Wall Street Journal. John was Page One editor of the paper from 1992 to 2000, and Dorothy was a national reporter and editor covering issues of race. John previously worked at The Miami Herald and Newsweek, and Dorothy at The Miami Herald and The New York Times. They are known to television viewers from their appearances on Martha Stewart Living and Today, and are the authors of The Wall Street Journal Guide to Wine.Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.18 Inches (W) x .74 Inches (D)
Weight: .56 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Cooking + Food + Wine
Sub-Genre: Beverages
Publisher: Random House Trade
Theme: Alcoholic, General
Format: Paperback
Author: Dorothy J Gaiter & John Brecher
Language: English
Street Date: January 14, 2003
TCIN: 94476184
UPC: 9780812966862
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-4381
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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