Wine in Books, Songs, Media Events and Film
by Paula Barker
The Wine Lover’s Mystery Series by Michele Scott
Michele Scott has also written a series of books dubbed The Wine Lover’s Mystery Series, but the books are not associated with Aspler’s. Being a horse enthusiast, she has also produced a line of books entitled the Equine Mystery Series.
Scott’s wine mysteries feature heroine Nikki Sands, who starts out as a waitress seeking to become an actress, but instead works her way up in the wine industry. Women may identify with this protagonist, who struggles with life and her own flaws while progressing. Recipes and wine pairings pepper the books for an added treat. Murder Uncorked, 2005.
Working as a waitress while aspiring to be an actress, Nikki Sands meets handsome vineyard owner Derek Malveaux, who offers her a job upon learning of her wine savvy. Shortly after her arrival at the winery, she finds the body of the Malveaux Estate winemaker and feels compelled to follow the leads to solve the case.
BOOK PAIRING: sauvignon blanc served with mixed-mushroom bruschetta, featured recipe in this book
Murder by the Glass, 2006.
Now settled into her job as assistant to the owner at the Malveaux Estate, Nikki Sands helps her new friend and restaurateur Isabel cater a wedding. Unfortunately, both discover that the nasty bride Susan is marrying Isabel’s secret lover. When the bride is murdered at the wedding, Isabel is an immediate suspect, but Nikki knows better. Too many people have been offended by Susan…
BOOK PAIRING: Alexander Valley Vineyards Sin Zin with pork tenderloin in port wine mushroom sauce, featured recipe in this book
Silenced by Syrah, 2007.
The new restaurant, Georges on the Vineyard, is part of the new boutique hotel spa at Malveaux Estates. Renowned chef Georges Debussey soon disappears after leaving for a relaxing syrah bath splash at the spa. Of course, Nikki Sands, now the winery manager, feels obliged to solve this puzzle…
BOOK PAIRING: syrah served with chicken Thai wraps with spicy peanut sauce, featured recipe in this book
Michele Scott has also written a series of books dubbed The Wine Lover’s Mystery Series, but the books are not associated with Aspler’s. Being a horse enthusiast, she has also produced a line of books entitled the Equine Mystery Series.
Scott’s wine mysteries feature heroine Nikki Sands, who starts out as a waitress seeking to become an actress, but instead works her way up in the wine industry. Women may identify with this protagonist, who struggles with life and her own flaws while progressing. Recipes and wine pairings pepper the books for an added treat. Murder Uncorked, 2005.
Working as a waitress while aspiring to be an actress, Nikki Sands meets handsome vineyard owner Derek Malveaux, who offers her a job upon learning of her wine savvy. Shortly after her arrival at the winery, she finds the body of the Malveaux Estate winemaker and feels compelled to follow the leads to solve the case.
BOOK PAIRING: sauvignon blanc served with mixed-mushroom bruschetta, featured recipe in this book
Murder by the Glass, 2006.
Now settled into her job as assistant to the owner at the Malveaux Estate, Nikki Sands helps her new friend and restaurateur Isabel cater a wedding. Unfortunately, both discover that the nasty bride Susan is marrying Isabel’s secret lover. When the bride is murdered at the wedding, Isabel is an immediate suspect, but Nikki knows better. Too many people have been offended by Susan…
BOOK PAIRING: Alexander Valley Vineyards Sin Zin with pork tenderloin in port wine mushroom sauce, featured recipe in this book
Silenced by Syrah, 2007.
The new restaurant, Georges on the Vineyard, is part of the new boutique hotel spa at Malveaux Estates. Renowned chef Georges Debussey soon disappears after leaving for a relaxing syrah bath splash at the spa. Of course, Nikki Sands, now the winery manager, feels obliged to solve this puzzle…
BOOK PAIRING: syrah served with chicken Thai wraps with spicy peanut sauce, featured recipe in this book
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