Aug 11 2009

On Wine: A Master Sommelier and Master of Wine Tells All

Published by at under Wine Books

On Wine, written by Master Sommelier and Master of Wine Doug Frost-- one of three people in the world with these credentials-- combines an authoritative, entertaining, down-to-earth discussion of wine for what it is-- a drink to be enjoyed-- with stunning four-color photography, illustrations, and maps. Frost's uncanny ability to articulate the many facets of enjoying wine simply and accurately makes this an excellent reference for novices who want to better educate themselves on the subject and for more experienced oenophiles who wish to hone their knowledge.

Topics covered here include: the history of wine, including winemaking yesterday and today; understanding varietals, with an in-depth discussion of the most important ones, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah, and a guide to the others; how wine is made, with information on climate, barrels, and fortification; a survey of the world's wine-producing regions and their wines; understanding labels; pairing wines with food; an extensive listing of Frost's choice of the best wine producers in every major wine-making region worldwide; and an extensive glossary of "winespeak."

With a foreword by Robert Mondavi, this beautiful illustrated book is essential reading for every wine lover.

Customer Review: a must have for all

As a professional sommelier I read a lot of wine books. this is a must have for beginners and pro's alike. Great to start your passion with a good book behind you but also informative enough for me to be reading every word and learning more about the basics. The grape guide is awesome with Doug's personal take on most of the grapes I have ever encountered. Easy and fun to read
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Customer Review: Very nice indeed, Doug knows his juice

Doug lives here in my home town, writes a column for the local paper. So I'm an old fan. This is a book I can recommend without reservations, I only give it 4 stars because I wish there were a few more chapters. Combine this one with Andrea Immer's 'Great Wine Made Simple' and you're good to go.

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