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Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 2007 Edition (Windows on the World Complete Wine Course)Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 2007 Edition (Windows on the World Complete Wine Course) by Kevin Zraly
Buy used from: $5.36
I graduated from Kevin Zraly's wine school in the spring of 2001. I spent a memorable 2 months at the top of the World Trade Center learning about wine. It was fantastic!
Great Wine Made Simple: Straight Talk from a Master SommelierGreat Wine Made Simple: Straight Talk from a Master Sommelier by Andrea Robinson
Buy new: $18.45 / Used from: $13.99
Andrea Immer makes learning about wine easy, and her enthusiasm is infectious.
The Oxford Companion to WineThe Oxford Companion to Wine
Buy used from: $17.85
If I could only have one book about wine, this is the one. Completely indispensable.
The World Atlas of WineThe World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson
Buy used from: $6.13
Detailed, informative, fascinating. So fun to look for vintages you see on a label; and helpful in planning your next trip to a wine region.
Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2006 (Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book)Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2006 (Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book) by Hugh Johnson
Buy used from: $0.01
Keep it in your purse or briefcase all the time--comes in handy when you are out shopping for wine. Practical, concise advice and suggestions.
Great Tastes Made SimpleGreat Tastes Made Simple by Andrea Immer
Buy new: $18.15 / Used from: $4.83
Practical advice on food and wine pairings--some classic, some unexpected.
The Emperor of Wine: The Rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr. and the Reign of American TasteThe Emperor of Wine: The Rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr. and the Reign of American Taste by Elin Mccoy
Buy new: $20.76 / Used from: $0.29
A fascinating portrait of the man who literally changed the way we look at wine in this country.
Champagne: How the World's Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard TimesChampagne: How the World's Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times by Don Kladstrup
Buy new: $18.68 / Used from: $2.59
Insightful book on the history of the region of Champagne, and the wines made there.
The University Wine Course: A Wine Appreciation Text & Self TutorialThe University Wine Course: A Wine Appreciation Text & Self Tutorial by Marian W. Baldy Ph.D.
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $11.00
Not a page turner, but very detailed. A wonderful course for an oenophile who wants to learn more.
From Vines to Wines: The Complete Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Your Own WineFrom Vines to Wines: The Complete Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Your Own Wine by Jeff Cox
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $10.20
If you like wine tasting and would like to try your hand at making your own wine (or just learning more about the process), this book is for you.