Who's Afraid of Romanée-Conti?

A Shortcut to Drinking Great Wines

Dan Keeling

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Quadrille Publishing Ltd
12 November 2024

Cookery, food & drink; Wines

Wine can be daunting without an incisive guide. Who’s Afraid of Romanée-Conti? is a no-holds-barred voyage of discovery, from sourcing good cheap vino to drinking its most unattainable and holiest of grails – Romanée-Conti – and the universe of interstellar wines that lie in-between.

From new-school Burgundy, Barolo and Champagne to Tenerife, Corsica and Chianti, Noble Rot co-founder Dan Keeling visits some of the world’s most renowned vignerons and vineyards on a quest to find out why some wines matter – and why many others don’t. Throughout, he details the complex aspects of traditionalist wine culture, offering insights into subjects such as sulphur in winemaking, building a cellar, and many personal recommendations on what to buy for every pocket.

It’s wine – but not as you know it.

“I love this book. There’s pleasure on every page. It’s essential reading for wine lovers and wine novices.” – Keira Knightley

“Who’s Afraid of Romanée-Conti? makes discovering great wine as exciting as the NME made discovering great music back in the day.” – Mike Diamond, The Beastie Boys

“In the world of fine wine and fine eats, Keeling’s palate rules. Above all, this Englishman is a literate man of taste, passion, and talent. Bon appétit!” Kermit Lynch, author of Adventures on the Wine Route.

“This book is bloody amazing! ... Empowering, energising and without a scintilla of snobbery, this set off little explosions of excitement in me. It's your passport to pleasure.” Diana Henry

“Every word and thought here is shot through with verve, wit and often piercing snark. I dare you not to be engaged by the wisdom and writing of Dan Keeling. Do you need this collection of attitude-changing essays? If you care about wine (or want to) you absolutely do.” Alice Feiring, author of To Fall in Love, Drink This.

“No-one writes about wine like Dan Keeling. Who's Afraid is totally absorbing and just as importantly fun. Love it.” – Angela Hartnett

By: Dan Keeling
Imprint: Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 256mm, Width: 195mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 1.156kg
ISBN: 9781787139886
ISBN 10: 1787139883
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 12 November 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dan Keeling is a London-based writer, restaurateur and wine merchant. He is editor and co-founder of Noble Rot magazine, and co-owner of their three eponymous London restaurants, which have won 'Wine List of the Year' at the World Restaurant Awards, and the National Restaurant Awards an unprecedented five times. Keeling Andrew, the wine import company he co-owns, represents some of the world's most exciting winemakers and offers bottles to the public through its Shrine to the Vine retail shops. Dan’s first book Noble Rot: Wine from Another Galaxy (co-written with Mark Andrew) was The Guild of Food Writers ‘Drinks Book of the Year 2021’, and he has been awarded one Fortnum & Mason and three Louis Roederer awards for his writing about wine and food.

Reviews for Who's Afraid of Romanée-Conti?: A Shortcut to Drinking Great Wines

And for the person who’s always in pursuit of the next life-changing bottle, you need Who’s Afraid of Romanée-Conti? by Noble Rot’s Dan Keeling. It’s billed as ‘a shortcut to drinking great wines’ and is that and so much more; it’s a fun, intelligent, insightful, and usable book, as well as being gorgeously produced. * The Take Away * “Each essay is crammed with bits of wisdom and insight, self-deprecating humor and wonder. Interspersed are gorgeous photographs and recommendations of producers.” * The New York Times * ""And for the person who’s always in pursuit of the next life-changing bottle, you need Who’s Afraid of Romanée-Conti? by Noble Rot’s Dan Keeling. It’s billed as ‘a shortcut to drinking great wines’ and is that and so much more; it’s a fun, intelligent, insightful, and usable book, as well as being gorgeously produced."" -- Olivia Potts * The Take Away * “Each essay is crammed with bits of wisdom and insight, self-deprecating humor and wonder. Interspersed are gorgeous photographs and recommendations of producers.” * The New York Times *