Don't Spit the Good Stuff Author:Peter Ward Peter Ward discovered the joys of mixing wine and food as an international journalist. A former member of the Parliamentary Press Gallery, Peter made some memorable trips, such as the one that included Rome, Istanbul, Tehran, Jerusalem, Nicosia and Cairo. There was always time for a little sightseeing, and always wine - everywhere there was wine... more » to be sampled.
Later, Peter made a mid-life change and became a wine writer for several Canadian newspapers. Now he could spend more time sampling wines and visiting vineyards and their owners. At home he tried making his own wine, using the basement laundry tub and learning a lot in the process. He no longer makes his own wine.
In Don't Spit the Good Stuff, Peter shares many of his fascinating adventures abroad, while at the same time providing a wealth of information on grapes, grape growing, winemaking, and wines.« less