From the bestselling authors of Wine For Dummies, a different way to choose and enjoy wine Because the choices in a wine store or on a wine list can seem limitless or intimidating, wine drinkers often stick with what they know, such as Merlot, or go with the choice made by a wine critic or [...]

From the publishers of Wine Enthusiast Magazine comes this handy guide that provides you with everything you need to get the most out of wine, including easy-to-remember tips on how to buy, store, and enjoy it. Click For More Details

Customer Review: A jolly good introduction to the world of wine This is an entertaining, informative overview of basic wine knowledge. It is an excellent beginning point for a budding oenophile or anybody who just wants to learn about wines. Lively music evokes imagery of each country whose wines are featured. Additionally, there is a [...]

This illuminating study of cognac—written by an internationally recognized expert and leading authority on the subject—explores the fascinating, often dramatic history of this spirit and the world-famous town of its origin. Nicholas Faith tells an extraordinary story of fraud and reveals how it helped provide the foundation for the system of control that now protects [...]

In this groundbreaking new book, wine authority Marguerite Thomas both defines the East Coast Wine Country and conveys all the exciting developments in this fast-growing region. Customer Review: Offers the reader a wealth of reliable information Compiled and written by travel writer and cookbook author Marguerite Thomas, Touring East Coast Wine Country: A Guide To [...]

Customer Review: Finally, a comprehensive book on all kosher wines! When I was growing up, kosher wine reminded me of cough syrup – sweet, but nonetheless something to be avoided. However, kosher wines today compete with some of the finest wines in the world and the list continues to grow. Furthermore, kosher wines are being [...]

From the bucolic vineyards of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino valleys in the north to the exciting architecture, history, and scenery of Santa Barbara in the south, California’s wine country offers a variety of pleasures. Among such pleasures are delicious meals set in the warmth and hospitality of bed & breakfasts and country inns. Owners and [...]

Christine Ansbacher—the “Wine Diva”—has hosted tastings for corporations, cultural institutions, and nonprofit groups. Here she pops the cork on the page…and out pours information that wine lovers of every level can appreciate! “If you want to know how the soil and climate affect the taste of a wine, it’s not in my book. If you [...]

The French word, terroir, is used to describe all the ecological factors that make a particular type of wine special to the region of its origin. James E. Wilson uses his training as a geologist and his years of research in the wine regions of France to fully examine the concept of terroir. The result [...]

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