Notes on a Cellar Book

Much of the wine writing of the early 20th century might be characterized as one particular writer’s take on the beverages they had enjoyed—or not. Books were strongly opinionated and, though they might be limited in scope, they offered thoughtful insight, charisma, and, often, a touch of humor. Chief among those of that caliber was George Saintsbury’s (1845–1933) reflection on his personal cellars, Notes on a Cellar-Book. Writing at the age of 75, Saintsbury draws inspiration from a... Voir plus