In recent times, the epidemic has been repeated and repeated, and the mood that has just recovered after the National Day has been hit a lot. After the country began to advocate the "New Year at work", as a self-media account with wine as the theme, it also tried to do something to make a voice. Suddenly remembering the two articles I had written before, just suitable for home life, I specially rearranged it and took it out to share. Drinking in moderation is better, but reading books and watching movies is still more and more.
Reading
The word "Shuxiang" is from the poem of Song Lin Jingxi's "Shu Huai Ci Chai Master Book":
The sword of the book is very weak,
The body of the old and the poor parents.
Originally, it refers to the fragrance of vanilla in the book, and by extension, it refers to the reading style and habits. And the words written in wine have an intoxicating mellow aroma between the lines
Drops of God's water
Author: NaoYashu, Shu Okimoto
The most interesting thing to do is the manga, and "Water Drops of the Gods" is a popular manga with a wine theme. It mainly tells the story of wine critic Kamika Toyotaka, who left behind a wine collection worth more than 2 billion yen after his death, and only those who can blindly identify the names and vintages of the "Twelve Apostles" and "Water Drops of God" can inherit his legacy. Therefore, his son Shinsaki Shizuku and Yoshiko Yuanfeng Yiqing, led by his will, launched a thrilling wine competition.
This comic not only has a delicate drawing style and a twisty plot, but also the author's professional knowledge has effectively promoted the sale of wine and played a huge role in the promotion of wine culture. The "Twelve Apostles" of the wine world have since gained fame and become a selling point of their own.
The Story of Wine
Author: Hugh Johnson
"The Story of Wine" is one of the masterpieces of Hugh Johnson, a master wine connoisseur in the world today, and once published, it has almost won the highest level of wine publication awards in the United Kingdom and the United States, and has won high praise in France, Germany, Northern Europe and Japan, which is a milestone for contemporary wine guide books.
Starting from the origin of wine, this book combines the anecdotes and knowledge of wine in one place, and collects stories related to wine in various historical stages, such as why Muslims did not drink alcohol; for example, the Russian prince rejected Islam because "drinking is a pleasure for the Russians, without him, we cannot live"; for example, the birth of tokai Guifu originated from a lie...
Through interesting words and a large number of valuable and exquisite pictures, the author presents the reader with a vivid picture of the history of wine.
The World Atlas of Wine
Written by Hugh Johnson, Jess Robinson
The no.1 wine books sold in history, with a cumulative sales of more than 4 million copies, have been translated and published in more than 15 languages worldwide, and are regarded as the wine bible by many wine beginners...
Known for its superb maps, the book contains 215 unrivalled wine maps and, for the first time, includes emerging appellations such as the Croatian coast, Georgia, Canterbury, New Zealand, Swatland in South Africa, Northern Virginia in the United States, and Ningxia, China. The book covers a wide range of knowledge about wine history, appellations, grape varieties and storage, as if it is a sacred "key" to open up the fascinating world of wine.
Robinson Wine Tasting Workbook
（How to Taste: A Guide to Enjoying Wine）
Author: Jane Heath Robinson
The author is the "First Lady" of the wine world and one of the world's most famous wine critics, Master Jancis Robinson. The book is a concise and systematic explanation of tasting, tasting environments, white and red grapes, spirits and sparkling wines, and wine pairings.
The English language style is orthodox and fun, and whether you're a beginner or a veteran enthusiast, this book will benefit you immensely. It not only teaches you to distinguish between good and bad wines, but also helps you to think and savor the richer flavors of wine.
Tavern Jun highly recommend this book, whether it is a professional practitioner or an introductory enthusiast, really have to do it according to the requirements of the book, and there should be more or less a feeling of "overlooking the mountains" around you.
Movie watching
I remember the other day, the tavern Jun accidentally saw a movie, fresh scenes and soothing rhythms, very suitable for the mood at that time. The vineyards in the film are full of the breath of nature, and the pictures of the scenery that appear frame by frame cut off the hustle and bustle of the surrounding cities, and the glass of red wine held in the hand at that time emits the fragrance of the trees and orchards.
After all, movies are more multi-dimensional sensory feelings than reading, so the tavern Jun will talk to everyone about the intersection of fine wine and movies.
A Good Year
The movie mentioned by the Tavern Jun earlier is this one. Set in the stunning scenery of Provence, France, The London securities dealer Max arrives here as heir to the estate, leaving behind a large vineyard and a large house by his deceased uncle.
Max initially wanted to sell the place in exchange for a large sum of money, but his relaxed pastoral life gradually changed him. From the deceitful financial world to the innocent and simple wine estate, the ups and downs of life finally made him realize the true meaning of life.
This movie makes the tavern Jun's desire to own a winery stronger, but then again, the biggest obstacle is probably that there is no money.
Bottle Shock
The film is based on the true events of the 1976 Judgment of Paris, at which red and white wines in California beat French wines on May 24, 1976, and caused a global sensation. For this reason, this blind tasting meeting is also known as the "Trial of Paris".
Professor Snape incarnates as a master of wine
The film uses documentary techniques to restore this blind tasting competition, depicting the birth, development and rise of California Napa wine, and finally successfully appeared on the map of world wine.
A Glass of Wine (Sideways)
This is a very indifferent literary and artistic film, telling the story of two frustrated American middle-aged people who travel to the red wine base in California, grape wine, life journey, originally wanted to borrow wine to pour sorrow, but accidentally found a new life story.
Wine knowledge runs through the film, which uses a large number of lenses to record the scenery of the vineyard, depicting various scenes such as grape picking and wine tasting.
The film is very meaningful, it not only shined at the 2005 Golden Globe Awards and oscars, winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Film and the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, changing the fate of several originally unknown starring actors in the film; it also made a significant contribution to Pinot Noir becoming the mainstream grape variety in California, completely redesigning the wine map of the United States.
Somm
"The Sommelier" should be considered a documentary, telling the story of four sommeliers who fall into a crazy preparation state in order to pass the International Master Sommelier qualification exam; during this time, the four have tasted a wide variety of wines and learned a lot of wine knowledge. Through this film, the audience can also feel the sommelier's love for wine, as well as the struggle and despair of preparing for the exam.
Sommeliers are a mysterious profession for many people, when in fact they do have multiple identities.
The sommelier is a professional salesman with a lot of knowledge about wines, spirits, cocktails, and can provide the most professional service to guests;
Sommeliers are good friends with chefs, and they know how to pair every dish they make with the perfect wine;
The sommelier is the storyteller and will tell guests the story behind each bottle of wine and its value;
Sommeliers are friends with wine lovers and help you pick the best wines within your budget.
A Walk in the Clouds
This is a beautiful love story, Paul returned from World War II and found that his wife who had been married in a hurry had become a passerby, and on the way to the business trip, he met Victoria, who was abandoned by her boyfriend after becoming pregnant, and Paul decided to pretend to be her husband and go home together.
As he worked in the vineyards in Napa Valley and spent time with Victoria's family, Paul gradually fell in love with the land, fell in love with Victoria, and finally the two of them became a family.
Old Plum's appearance is at its peak
Most importantly, in addition to the warmth, there are also large shots of the napa Valley vineyards in the film, where the vineyards have fantastic fog in the morning and dusk, providing a fairyland scene for the whole aesthetic story; in addition, the celebration scenes of people singing and dancing during the grape harvest and the noisy dance party celebrating the harvest all leave a beautiful enjoyment for the audience.
Wine is originally a product of the sense of smell and taste, and books and movies add an audiovisual experience to it, and the collection of multiple elements presents a more three-dimensional and vivid beauty. If you think about it, liking wine should be the right choice in life to show off.