 | Moleskine Small Plain Notebook
Buy new: $11.89 "Writing is the opposite of Forgetting", and while there are plenty of ways to take tasting notes, or to jot down impressions of a vineyard, the Plain Pocket Moleskine notebook is, by far, the most elegant of them all.
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 | Lamy Safari Charcoal Fountain Pen - Charcoal, Medium Nib L17M
Buy new: $25.00 When on the road, visiting wineries or making notes towards my column, or anytime when you need a trust-worthy no-nonesense pen, without giving up on the fun of writing with a fountain pen, This is by fat the best alternative.
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 | Wine For Dummies (For Dummies (Cooking)) by Ed McCarthy
Buy new: $14.29 / Used from: $7.44 When you decide you want to learn, take this book (or the next one). Great informative book, that teached wine in a fun way.
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 | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine, Second Edition (2nd Edition) by Phillip Seldon
Buy used from: $0.13 Great beginner's guide to wine, that brings the fun back into the process.
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 | How to Taste: A Guide to Enjoying Wine by Jancis Robinson
Buy new: $18.72 / Used from: $6.91 Ms. Robinson, while very serious, is a great teacher of wine. Great starter's guide.
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 | A Year of Wine: Perfect Pairings, Great Buys, and What to Sip for Each Season by Tyler Colman
Buy new: $17.28 / Used from: $4.80 Great guide, nicely written, for the more advanced wine drinkers.
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 | Rogov's Guide to Israeli Wines 2009 by Daniel Rogov
Buy new: $14.96 / Used from: $10.95 If you're planning to visit Israeli wineries, like I usually do, don't forget Rogov! He gives sound, valuable ratings as well as brief description of the winery.
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 | Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2009: 32nd Edition by Hugh Johnson
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $0.97 Very brief, very matter-of-factly, but very good in judging wine. Take to restaurants as well.
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 | Sideways
Buy used from: $3.94 Don't take example from Miles and Jack, but do enjoy the great views of Santa Barbra Wine Country, and the great passion for fine wines.
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