• 144 pages
• More than 150 illustrations
• in English
• Released in November 2016
• W 45.5 x L 50.8 x D 8 cm
• Limited edition hand-bound in a wooden case
• ISBN: 9781614284710
• 9.07 kg

About the Author

Enrico Bernardo made his name at the Four Seasons George V in Paris and was named the world's best sommelier in 2004. His two Michelin-starred restaurants, Il Vino and Goust, focus on pairing the perfect wine with every dish and the perfect dish with every wine. Bernardo is a consultant for many 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 was head of the wine department at Christie's for thirty-two years and is the author of numerous books.

Craftsmanship

Assouline's ultimate collection is a tribute to the art of luxury bookmaking. Hand-bound using traditional techniques, with hand-stamped color plates on artist-quality paper, each page of this limited edition series bears the unique imprint of the artisan. Covering a range of subjects from jewelry and fashion, to fine art and “impossible collections,” the ultimate collection curates culture from around the world and across the ages. Nestled in linen clamshell boxes, these books attract collectors, lovers of the printed page, and those who devour the culture of our time. Signifying a new level of sophistication for true connoisseurs, these unique books are works of art in their own right.