The various thoughts and correspondence of Charles Walter Berry, once of Berry Brothers wine merchants in London.
A short and interesting read.
Publisher: Constable & Company Ltd., London
Edition: 1932
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A small pamphlet rather than a book, this was written by the author of “A Practical Handbook to Port Wine” and “Port, from the grape to the glass“.
Publisher: Harper & Co., London
Edition: 1931
Pages: 31
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The original of this book was limited to 200 copies and is very rare. Published in 1943, it gives an entertaining account of the various dinners and wines enjoyed by the members of the Saintsbury Club.
This 1993 reproduction was published by The Rare Wine Company to celebrate its 50th Anniversary as a limited edition of 140 copies, so is even rarer than the original, but one quarter of the price.
Publisher: The Rare Wine Company
Edition: 1993
Pages: 119
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This was the last of Shand’s major works on the subject of wine.
The book includes a chapter on Port.
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Edition: 1929
Pages: 185
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This is a fun little pocket book providing advice on how to dine and drink in the clubs and restaurants of London in the 1920s.
From the same series as “Through the Wine List” and “London Restaurants“.
Publisher: Geoffrey Bles, London
Edition: 1924
Pages: 118
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An entertaining guide on how to negotiate one’s way through the wine lists of London establishments in the 1920′s.
From the same series as “Dining and Wining”.
Publisher: Geoffrey Bles, London
Edition: 1924
Pages: 112
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A book which has the sole objective of persuading people to drink various types of classic wine.
A good read.
Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd, London
Edition: 1946
Pages: 146
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Described by the author as “A book about wine and other things”. This looks like an interesting read, and includes a chapter dedicated to Port.
Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd, London
Edition: 1941
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A very interesting little book and a great companion to Notes on a Cellar Book by George Saintsbury. You should not own one without the other.
Originally published in 1945 and re-printed many times since.
Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd, London
Edition: 1952
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Published in 1923, this book was aimed at people in the wine trade rather than consumers.
Publisher: Duckworth
Edition: 1923
Pages: 208
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