Notorious Corks: History's Most Unstoppable Stoppers

You might know a great deal about wine but do you really know anything about the humble cork? When youre at an event and the subject arises do you find yourself at an uncomfortable loss for words? I thought so.Thankfully Notorious Corks is all you need to inform yourself on this overlooked topic. Distinguished Cork Historian Chad Crowe has compiled an informative humorous and questionably-true compendium of the worlds most unstoppable stoppers: a rogues gallery of corks for the history books. With lavish color photos and eruditely-written descriptions you will be introduced to the little movers and shakers the mainstream world of wine has overlooked. Such as: * Jose Mendoza: the cork on Che Guevaras Molotov cocktail.* Kermit OLeary: Unofficial cork of the San Francisco Flower Children.* Dr. Khatia Rheinhessen: the Sex Doctor.For the serious oenophile wine lover vintner wino or history buff it is simply shameful to not have this book prominently displayed on the coffee table or bookshelf. For the casual reader this book just might be the ecstasy-inducing gateway drug to delve deeper into the mysterious world of wine and its fascinating corks. Those who dont own a copy? Theyll be drinking Vinho Verde with envy. Knowledge is power - pour a glass and educate yourself on the worlds most iconic stoppers.