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Weekends with Matt: A memoir of an unlikely friendship forged over wine
Weekends with Matt is a classic odd-couple tale of two very different men and the common ground that can be found over a shared passion.
It was at the bottle shop, somewhere between the chardonnay and the zinfandel, that Peter realised he didn't have a clue about wine. On his way to a dinner party and in a mild panic, he called Matt, a wine-loving acquaintance who expertly steered him towards the perfect bottle. The selection was a hit, but it was Matt's passion that stuck in Peter's mind. He decided to visit Matt's vineyard for an introduction to the noble grape. One visit led to another and this unlikely pairing of a Proust-quoting intellectual and a farmer with a love of hunting found themselves bonding over life, ideas, vulnerability, aspiration, nature, philosophy - and, of course, a glass or three of wine.
Like a tipsy Tuesdays with Morrie, this well-crafted tale is as much a guide to life as the mysteries of wine. With thought-provoking notes and philosophical undertones, this is a delightful story that readers will love to sip and savour.
It was at the bottle shop, somewhere between the chardonnay and the zinfandel, that Peter realised he didn't have a clue about wine. On his way to a dinner party and in a mild panic, he called Matt, a wine-loving acquaintance who expertly steered him towards the perfect bottle. The selection was a hit, but it was Matt's passion that stuck in Peter's mind. He decided to visit Matt's vineyard for an introduction to the noble grape. One visit led to another and this unlikely pairing of a Proust-quoting intellectual and a farmer with a love of hunting found themselves bonding over life, ideas, vulnerability, aspiration, nature, philosophy - and, of course, a glass or three of wine.
Like a tipsy Tuesdays with Morrie, this well-crafted tale is as much a guide to life as the mysteries of wine. With thought-provoking notes and philosophical undertones, this is a delightful story that readers will love to sip and savour.
288 pages, Hardcover
Published July 26, 2022
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August 7, 2022
More than a wine book - or a book about friendship - this is a tale that masterfully intertwines discussions of art, philosophy, and our relationship with nature.
A truly enjoyable read. Can’t recommend it more highly!
A truly enjoyable read. Can’t recommend it more highly!
December 10, 2022
Like wine, I enjoyed this book slowly. Sipping on each chapter and savouring it. This is a wonderful expression about life, love, friendship, and self that makes you pause, reflect, and appreciate. You walk away from each moment with this book with a feeling of contentment.
August 7, 2022
What a delightful, thought provoking read. Highly recommend this book.
August 7, 2022
Simply AMAZING!!!
August 8, 2022
An amazing blend of philosophy and wine. This book will make you appreciate wine like you never have before.
July 20, 2023
Insightful and fascinating exploration into the blending of wine enjoyment and philosophy...two of my favourite things!
December 26, 2024
A thought-provoking read about wine, life, nature, philosopy.....now, for a glass of wine....
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