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The Oxford Companion to Wine, 3rd EditionThe Oxford Companion to Wine, 3rd Edition
Buy new: $40.95 / Used from: $34.92
The holy grail of wine knowledge! This should be the first book any wine student should purchase.
World Atlas of WineWorld Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson
Buy new: $27.50 / Used from: $20.00
The greatest collection of wine maps in a single volume! Not for beginners but for anybody
Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia: Fourth Edition, RevisedSotheby's Wine Encyclopedia: Fourth Edition, Revised by Tom Stevenson
Buy new: $31.50 / Used from: $28.35
Superb maps and well written information. This should be one of the first three books of any wine library.
Understanding Wine Technology: The Science of Wine Explained, New EditionUnderstanding Wine Technology: The Science of Wine Explained, New Edition by David Bird
Buy new: $26.37 / Used from: $38.40
A wonderful technical reference. This is the most in-depth text on the topic without needing to be a chemistry major to read it.
The Science of Wine: From Vine to GlassThe Science of Wine: From Vine to Glass by Jamie Goode
Buy new: $23.73 / Used from: $30.19
Another fantastic technical wine reference.
The Art and Science of WineThe Art and Science of Wine by James Halliday
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $24.06
Wonderful intro to winemaking.
The New France: A Complete Guide to Contemporary French Wine (Mitchell Beazley Wine Guides)The New France: A Complete Guide to Contemporary French Wine (Mitchell Beazley Wine Guides) by Andrew Jefford
Buy new: $31.79 / Used from: $25.00
The best in depth look into French wines.
The New Spain: A Complete Guide to Contemporary Spanish Wine (New (Mitchell Beazley))The New Spain: A Complete Guide to Contemporary Spanish Wine (New (Mitchell Beazley)) by John Radford
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Immerse yourself in Spain! This is a wonderful and engaging book about this up and coming region.
Burgundy (Classic Wine Library)Burgundy (Classic Wine Library) by Anthony Hanson
Buy used from: $136.37
The Bible of Burgundy! This text is indespensible for anyone who wants to explore this classic region.
Bordeaux (Classic Wine Library)Bordeaux (Classic Wine Library) by David Peppercorn
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A fantasic look into this classic region. Very in depth and articulate.
Sherry (Classic Wine Library)Sherry (Classic Wine Library) by Julian Jeffs
Buy used from: $111.09
A surprisingly fun text about one of wine's most misunderstood styles.