John platters wine books

Nov 06, 2002 the platters, who live in south africa and who, in 1979, created the formidable john platter south african wine guide, have produced an exceptional wine book, a tour of winemaking countries from. Born in hungary, john platter grew up in italy and kenya and worked as a foreign correspondent in africa, europe and the middle east. This makes it a book that appeals to wine experts as much as. Established wineries with proven track records took the lions share of the fivestar rankings awarded in the 2004 edition of the john platter sa wine guide, to be published in late november. The platters only you and you alone original footage hd. He has also grown and made wine in franschhoek and stellenbosch. Platters by diners club international 2020 south african wine guide john platter sa wine guide pty ltd, 2020 r295.

What happened to the guide is part of south african wine history. John platter founded what is today platter s south african wine guide in 1979 and ran it until 1997. Books by john platter john platter south african wine guide 2009. Since 1980, platter s has been the wine lovers essential guide to exploring the world of south african wine, including ratings of over 8,000 wines and key winery information. Welcome to platters by diners club south african wine guide. The john platter south african wine guide is the most comprehensive, uptodate chronicle of whos who and whats what in the south african wine country. Hugh johnson is a bestselling wine writer and an expert on wine. Best wine books score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.

Platters wine guide this is a free download but thereafter a paid subscription to platters is required for a full years access to the data access includes online too by john platter sa wine guide. Hes back with a new wine book called my kind of wine price. John platter south african wine guide 2017 ask a question. His work has appeared in numerous places, including new world of wine and the oxford companion to wine.

The john platter south african wine guide packs everything you need to know about the sa wine scene into an informative, entertaining, illustrated pocket book focusing on more than 4 000 current releases and older vintages. Platter s wine guide this is a free download but thereafter a paid subscription to platter s is required for a full years access to the data access includes online too by john platter sa wine guide. My kind of wine john platter hardcover books online raru. Our selection of wine books give budding oenophiles a terrific head start and hopefully inspire a lifelong love of wine. My kind of wine john platter hardcover books online. He is currently busy on another, featuring the role wine has played in his adventures as a cattle dealer, polo player, war correspondent and much more. John platter s new south african wine guide, 1995 platter, john on. Deals on john platter south african wine guide 2017. Platters south african wine guide 2020 40th anniversary edition isbn. The platter s by diners club south african wine guide 2017 was launched in cape town on 31 october 2016 with over 200 guests in attendance, the vips including wine producers who had achieved the maximum five star rating in the new edition reserved for wines that are south african classics. John platter my kind of wine i first met john platter in 1978 when he had just arrived in franschhoek and had bought a wine farm.

Erica platter wine writer and the author of cape vineyards. Platters south african wine guide 2020 40th anniversary edition jeanpierre rossouw. This is not a systematic much less comprehensive tour of the wine lands. This as before the first john platter wine guide was released. John platter s south african wine guide 1997 in the africana category was sold for r80. For breaking news, competitions, special offers and more, also follow us on.

The great chestnutwood tables groaned under the weight of platters, trays, plates, dishes and bowls. Wines are starrated with 100point equivalents, and the guide also offers you introductions and updates to the producers and detailed notes on their wines. Train yourself to be as knowledgeable as a wine professional, learning all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food pairing. Order platters 2020 hardcover now this 40th anniversary edition of south africas indispensable wine guide features over 8,000 wines from more than 900 producers. John platter came to south africa as a foreign correspondent, bureau chief for upi, in the late 1970s. It began publication as john platter s book of south african wines, a slim hardback 19. Platters south african wine guide 2020 40th anniversary edition. Vergelegen, with a total of four fivestars, dominates the prestigious list. Percy tours in hermanus listed in the john platter wine book south africa. Africana john platters south african wine guide 1997. John platter stars in the south africa wine shop capreo. They are one of the most successful vocal groups of the early rock and roll era. It has been published annually except 1981 in the same format since 1980, with the colour. Oct 31, 2019 platters south african wine guide is the first and bestknown wine publication in south africa a comprehensive guide to the nations winelands and their products.

Nov, 2015 9 book and wine pairings that are perfect for a boozy book club. For visitors to this page unfamiliar with south african wines, the standard reference is platter s south african wines. Continue discovering our unique, surprising and exquisite collection of home furnishings in person by dropping by our store and be welcomed by the warm charm of sue and her friendly and experienced sales staff. The wine books are constructed so that your guest cannot see the screw posts when opening the book. Wine tours of hermanus and the cape winelands click here for the 9th year in a row, we are honoured that the highly influential john platter wine book of south africa, has listed us. The platters are an american vocal group formed in 1952. Food networks most beautiful star shares her secrets for staying fit and feeling great in this gorgeous, practical book with healthy recipes including nutritional information, and personal lifestyle and beauty tips.

John platter south african wine guide 2002 ebooks for free. Sep 18, 20 the great pretender is a popular song recorded by the platters, with tony williams on lead vocals, and released as a single on november 3, 1955. John platters new south african wine guide, 1995 platter, john on. Platters guide was created in 1978 by husbandandwife duo john and erica platter, both wine lovers working in print journalism. Buy platters 2019 south african wine guide new edition by isbn. But most of his energy has gone into the regular revision of his book, john platter s south african wine guide, and to agitating for reforms in the south african wine. The first edition was published two years later, in a compact format inspired by hugh johnsons pocket wine book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Buy platters south african wine guide 2020 40th anniversary edition from waterstones today. Buy john platter south african wine guide 2015 by philip van zyl isbn. Buy john plater wine guide 2018 38th new edition by van zyl, philip isbn. Sep 18, 20 the first recording of the song on federal records, also by williams and the platters, turned out poorly in 1954, but after a rerecording, the song scored a major hit when it was released on july. Combining meticulouslyresearched fact with refreshing opinion and wit, the oxford companion to wine presents almost 4,000 entries on every wine related topic imaginable, from regions and grape varieties to the owners, connoisseurs, growers, and tasters in wine through the ages.

The couple wryly recall that the first 1980 edition an attempt at assembling a local version of the pocket book. Wines from many hundreds tasted by platter, more than. John platters new book my kind of wine julian richfield. More crazy wednesday weekend specials all crazy auctions book flights book holidays.

Platters 2019 south african wine guide philip van zyl isbn. This 40th anniversary edition of south africas indispensable wine guide features over 8,000 wines from more than 900 producers. This accolade is reserved for wines that are south african classics and score 95 points or more on the internationally. Retailer price delivery total searching for prices. Whether you want to invest in fine wine or savour an easydrinking glass on a sunny afternoon, john platter s my kind of wine will be your kind of book. Please note that this excludes all international deliveries. Free delivery to your door on all orders over r450. Platters south african wine guide everything you want to know about south african wine, brought to you by the countrys favourite wine adviser. Originally, their distinctive sound was a bridge between the prerock tin pan alley tradition and the burgeoning new genre.

Platter, john and erica john platter s book of south african wines revised 1982 edition. The platters by diners club south african wine guide 2020 was launched at. Like some other successful people, john platter saw his name become a brand and a saleable one. When the south africabased couple john and erica platter discovered hugh johnsons groundbreaking pocket wine book in the late 70s, they quickly developed the idea of doing something similar particularly for the great wines from south africa. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. In the 1980s and 1990s, he was a leading wine critic and journalist in the cape, already best known for his enduring achievement. Their travel wine adventure story africa uncorked won numerous international laurels including the uks most prestigious glenfiddich award. Find the best price for platter s south african wine guide 2017 philip van zyl, by john platter.

My kind of wine is john platter s first book since. Deals on john platter south african wine guide 2017 compare. The john platters wine guide with its stars is easily the internationally most renowned and most competent wine guide for south african wines and, until today, the bestselling yearbook of its kind. A new book by john platter is always a cause for excitement to pulsate through wine fans both here and beyond our borders. John is ranked in the top one percent of agents in the nation by real trends and is a founding member of the top producing wines team. Norman goodfellows have an extensive range of books like love your wine, john platters wine guide, various books for the beer connoisseur, the history of whisky and so much more. Hardcover and 224 pages in length, its substantial even if not allinclusive. Platter s south african wine guide 2014 2014 platter, john on. And theres no better time to combine books and wine than with your book club. Editor erica platter and photographerdesigner clinton friedman are partners in pawpaw publishing, which has published this book. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Go to bidorbuy and discover online shopping at its best. Every word in the book, every fruit in the gardens, every green thing that grew, every creature that ran or swim or flew.

Get free delivery to all exclusive books stores nationwide. Sold by the platters after 20 years, it remains a bestseller. This 36th edition features over 8,000 wines by more than 900 producers to bring you current and reliable information on which wines to buy and which estates to visit in our beautiful winelands. The platters the great pretender original footage hd. Antique decoupage and paper products designed by john derian. With the same simple approach to wine which made him a household name in south africa, he tells the stories of wines and winemakers. John platter is considered to be a wine pope and his opinion to be precise the opinion of the 20person degustation team influences the market value of south african wines. You can learn just like a sommelier or wine steward. The platter s app is your platter s in your pocket and features all the new editions ratings, top wine lists and wines of the year. These introductory works give budding oenophiles a head start.

Since we love our wine so very much and wanted to make notes of our favourites and find new favourites this was the app for us. Platter s by diners club south african wine guide 2020 was launched at cape towns table bay hotel on 8 november 2019 with over 230 guests in attendance, the vips including the wine producers who achieved the maximum 5star rating in the new edition. Nov 24, 2015 john platters new book my kind of wine november 24, 2015 julianrichfield books, food, wine a new book by john platter is always a cause for excitement to pulsate through wine fans both here and beyond our borders. John platters south african wine guide platter, john on. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Buy john platters south african wine guide 20 20 by van zyl, philip isbn. John platter books list of books by author john platter. John platters book of south african wines revised 1982. Published annually every year since 1980, the guide features several thousand wines from many hundreds of producers, negociants and. In addition to being a proud father and grandfather, john is the owner of two west highland white terriers and a corporate member of bullhead yacht club. Looking for platters wine guide buy online on bidorbuy. Compare new book prices for platter s south african wine guide 2017.

This is a very different, very personal sort of wine book, written in platters signature, approachable style. For 30 years, the john platters wine guide has been published annually and is now counting more than 600 pages. The rand daily mail wine column he began after leaving fulltime journalism to farm in franschhoek expanded into an annual wine guide which he and his wife erica wrote and selfpublished. John s youngest son, a boston college mba graduate, lives in southampton with his wife and is affiliated with saunders as an associate broker.