The Impossible Collection of Wine

For the one who loves that wine is a story.

PRODUCT:

Packaged in a beautiful box, this stunning addition to the Assouline Ultimate Collection by Enrico Bernardo, the world’s best sommelier, imagines the perfect cellar filled with the most exceptional wines of the 20th century: The Impossible Collection of Wine. Weighing the virtues of rarity, terroir, taste and historical mystique, Bernardo assembles a dream list. Despite changes in technology and tastes over the past 100 years, the craft has remained largely unchanged; a great wine remains the product of countless factors, not least of which is the smile of providence. In these pages, Bernardo celebrates the most exquisite vintages around the globe, from the 1928 Krug Champagne to the 1951 Penfolds Grange Bin 95 to the 1973 Stag’s Leap Estate SLV, inviting the reader on a journey through history to savor an impossible collection. It's a must-have for the library of any true wine connoisseur.

DETAILS:

• 204 pages
• More than 150 illustrations
• Released November 2016
• 17.9" W x 20" L x 3.2" D
• Hand-bound, limited edition, presented in a wooden crate
• 25 pounds

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Enrico Bernardo made his name at the Four Seasons George V in Paris and was named Best Sommelier of the World in 2004. His two restaurants, the Michelin Star–holding Il Vino and Goust, focus on pairing the perfect wine with each dish—and the perfect dish with each wine. Bernardo consults for numerous restaurants, and cooperates with the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale to promote wine culture for a new generation. He is the author of five books, including How to Taste Wine (2006) and How to Pair Wine (2011).

Michael Broadbent, Master of Wine, is a wine critic, writer, and auctioneer. He served as the head of Christie’s wine department for 32 years and is the author of numerous books.

MAKER STORY:

Founded in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline, Assouline has mastered the world of beauty and creativity. Known for its luxurious coffee table books, the brand also produces home fragrances and objets d'art.