This book is an atlas, reference work, and guide to the world of wine. Following a classic organization, readers are first introduced to the topics of the history of wine, wine production, wine cellars and the enjoyment of wine. From the yearly cycle of the fruit to modern cellar techniques, the experience begins with the creation of the wine. The reader is then invited on a journey through all the winegrowing countries and regions of the world, with expert authors introducing each area, including Canada, Japan, and China. Naturally, Wine is also a reliable guide to buying wines. It includes numerous producer tips that convey sophisticated, highly useful recommendations. Newcomers to the passion of wine, in particular, will find invaluable aid in deciphering the enormous worldwide wine offerings.

Customer Review: Perfect for Students in the Profession

Contains a lot of great information. The first few chapters are about the History and Production of wine and include a great amount of detail. The pictures really help to show certain aspects, such as the photo progression of ripeness and grape bunches WITH the leaves, and pruning.

The chapters are written and edited by various experts in that region, so accuracy is quite high. The edition I just read is the 5th (2004) edition, so there should be a new edition within the next two years or so.

I bought this NEW for $6!!! What a deal!!!

Customer Review: Like A Large Glass Of Wine, To Be Enjoyed a Sip At A Time

I honestly believe that Domine has done an excellent job in compiling and authoring WINE. The book contains a plethora of information and is effectively enhanced with color photographs that allows the reader to better follow along with the details of wine and its production (in Europe.) To be repetitious, its as if the author never left the Old World to discover the abundance of quality wine, production methods and information awaiting his readers on "this side of the pond."

This should not be the first book purchased by a person new to wine, although it could be. A person's interest in any subject may begin with the purchase of a first book of the beginning level in order to learn more. Increased proficiency in the subject matter leads to more advanced books. In the case of Domine's WINE, the information a person new to wine needs to know is adequately covered in the first 150 pages. The book should then be put away. As an interest in wine and wine tasting continues, the book should be a steady resource of reference. Unlike a Ludlum novel which is meant to be read cover-to-cover, WINE is a reference book for all levels of Oenophiles. I can hardly imagine that any person purchases this book, reads it once, then disposes of it.

The holidays are coming. I know what you should be asking for. (Joseph Broski, Dionysian Society International - NJ)

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