The Oxford Companion to Wine51 reviews

Oxford University Press, USA, 1999

It's all there

+ Great Encyclopedia
+ It must be great
+ Value for Money
+ Wine books
  
  











  



  
Great Tastes Made Simple5 reviews
Andrea Immer

Broadway, 2002

Critical Thinking Beyond The Beverage

+ Great Taste Made Simple
+ a great book to build your knowledge of wine
+ Great book easy to understand
+ Guiding Two Passions For Taste
  
  











  



  
The Emperor of Wine: The Rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr. and the Reign of American Taste26 reviews
Elin Mccoy

Ecco, 2005

Like him or not, wine enthusiasts will benefit from reading this bio

+ Modern Tastes Have Changed Because of This Man
+ A great read for those who love wine
+ great overview of how a lawyer became a wine king
  
  











  



  
Champagne: How the World's Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times7 reviews
Don Kladstrup, Petie Kladstrup

William Morrow, 2005

Fascinating history of Champagne

+ An interesting angle on history
+ New Year's Eve every day

A well-written and easy-to-read story of the Champagne region and its wines. My copy of this book has been enjoyed by both drinkers and non-drinkers, but if the former you're get more out of it. Best read with a glass of cold Champagne in hand!
  
  











  



  
Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 2007 Edition (Windows on the World Complete Wine Course)20 reviews
Kevin Zraly

Sterling, 2006

Great book, espically for beginners!

+ Great book
+ WOW Wine Course

Before i bought this book, i didnt know a thing about wine. After completing it, i feel as if i am a sommelier. There are lots of pictures and helpful sidebar text to explain things in more detail. Very easy format and language that anyone can read and understand. It covers all types of wine ...
  
  











  



  
Great Wine Made Simple: Straight Talk from a Master Sommelier53 reviews
Andrea Robinson

Broadway, 2005

A near perfect introduction to wine for beginning and experienced wine drinkers

+ Simply the Best
+ Read the label.....know the wine
+ Absolutely essential for the wine lover
+ Excellent service
  
  











  



  
The World Atlas of Wine44 reviews
Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson

Mitchell Beazley, 2001

Just as good as the last editions

+ At Last, An Atlas!
+ Amazing
+ Best Darned Wine Book
+ A Must Have
  
  











  



  
From Vines to Wines: The Complete Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Your Own Wine30 reviews
Jeff Cox

Storey Publishing, LLC, 1999

Almost perfect

+ Review By Craig Justice, Founder, Blue Merle Vineyard & Winery
+ Especially good for trellising and pruning
+ Great for Home Winemakers or Wine Students
+ Complete resource
  
  











  



  
Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2006 (Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book)11 reviews
Hugh Johnson

Mitchell Beazley, 2005

Lees is more?

+ A good reference book
+ Useful, portable, practical and fun, but pugnacious
+ Excellent Condensed Wine Guide
  
  











  



  
The University Wine Course: A Wine Appreciation Text & Self Tutorial9 reviews
Marian W. Baldy Ph.D.

Wine Appreciation Guild, 1993

Intro to Wines

+ Great textbook
+ An excellent primer
+ Great course!
+ very informative
  
  











  



  
Champagne: How the World's Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times7 reviews
Don Kladstrup, Petie Kladstrup

William Morrow, 2005

Fascinating history of Champagne

+ An interesting angle on history
+ New Year's Eve every day

A well-written and easy-to-read story of the Champagne region and its wines. My copy of this book has been enjoyed by both drinkers and non-drinkers, but if the former you're get more out of it. Best read with a glass of cold Champagne in hand!
  
  











  



  
From Vines to Wines: The Complete Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Your Own Wine30 reviews
Jeff Cox

Storey Publishing, LLC, 1999

Almost perfect

+ Review By Craig Justice, Founder, Blue Merle Vineyard & Winery
+ Especially good for trellising and pruning
+ Great for Home Winemakers or Wine Students
+ Complete resource
  
  











  



  
The University Wine Course: A Wine Appreciation Text & Self Tutorial9 reviews
Marian W. Baldy Ph.D.

Wine Appreciation Guild, 1993

Intro to Wines

+ Great textbook
+ An excellent primer
+ Great course!
+ very informative
  
  











  



  
Great Wine Made Simple: Straight Talk from a Master Sommelier53 reviews
Andrea Robinson

Broadway, 2005

A near perfect introduction to wine for beginning and experienced wine drinkers

+ Simply the Best
+ Read the label.....know the wine
+ Absolutely essential for the wine lover
+ Excellent service
  
  











  



  
The Emperor of Wine: The Rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr. and the Reign of American Taste26 reviews
Elin Mccoy

Ecco, 2005

Like him or not, wine enthusiasts will benefit from reading this bio

+ Modern Tastes Have Changed Because of This Man
+ A great read for those who love wine
+ great overview of how a lawyer became a wine king
  
  











  



  
Great Tastes Made Simple5 reviews
Andrea Immer

Broadway, 2002

Critical Thinking Beyond The Beverage

+ Great Taste Made Simple
+ a great book to build your knowledge of wine
+ Great book easy to understand
+ Guiding Two Passions For Taste
  
  











  



  
The World Atlas of Wine44 reviews
Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson

Mitchell Beazley, 2001

Just as good as the last editions

+ At Last, An Atlas!
+ Amazing
+ Best Darned Wine Book
+ A Must Have
  
  











  



  
The Oxford Companion to Wine51 reviews

Oxford University Press, USA, 1999

It's all there

+ Great Encyclopedia
+ It must be great
+ Value for Money
+ Wine books
  
  











  



  
Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 2007 Edition (Windows on the World Complete Wine Course)20 reviews
Kevin Zraly

Sterling, 2006

Great book, espically for beginners!

+ Great book
+ WOW Wine Course

Before i bought this book, i didnt know a thing about wine. After completing it, i feel as if i am a sommelier. There are lots of pictures and helpful sidebar text to explain things in more detail. Very easy format and language that anyone can read and understand. It covers all types of wine ...
  
  











  



  
Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2006 (Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book)11 reviews
Hugh Johnson

Mitchell Beazley, 2005

Lees is more?

+ A good reference book
+ Useful, portable, practical and fun, but pugnacious
+ Excellent Condensed Wine Guide