The Wine Bible

Product Features

• A wonderful book on wine
• 910 Pages

From the Editors

THE WINE BIBLE is like a lively course from an expert teacher, grounded deeply in the fundamentals and enriched with passionate opinions, asides, tips, anecdotes, definitions, glossaries, illustrations, maps, charts, and wine labels-everything, in fact, but the actual wine itself. Beginning with the basics of mastering wine-how to taste with focus and build a wine-tasting memory, understanding the subtle interplay of variety, vineyard, and vintner to demystifying the issue of vintages-it covers the essentials: The emotion and intrigue of Burgundy. Rhne's untamed reds. The flinty pleasures of sauvignon blanc and surprising delicacy of Spain's Riojas. Bordeaux, the largest fine wine vineyard on the globe and epitome of terroir. Fourteen Sonoma wines to know. The importance of finish. Tuscany, kingom of variable microclimates. The precise and food-friendly wines of Germany. The narrow 30-mile stretch of ambition, experimentation, and surpassing quality called Napa. Why the "punt," or indentation in a wine bottle. Australia, where cutting-edge technology meets easy, outgoing, unpretentious character. Plus Austria, New Zealand, South Africa, Portugal, and more. <P>Eight years in the writing, Karen MacNeil's THE WINE BIBLE takes any reader, at any level of interest and sophistication, and offers the one thing guaranteed to increase his or her pleasure in wine-knowledge. It's illustrated throughout with maps, photographs, charts, wine labes, and has hundreds of boxes featuring historical tidbits, fun wine facts, and wine destinations while traveling.
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Customer Response

Great guide to the wines of the world
I was looking to see if this book has been updated and found that the original is still sold. Well, it's still a great book and gives you an impressive overview of the world's wine growing regions. I continue to be amazed how much information is found in its 900+ pages. Certainly some of the up and coming regions such as Virginia could use an update, however the book still has tremendous value. For less than $14 bucks, it's a must have.

Wine
The book has everything you want to know about wine, where it comes from, and much more. It's a great reference for answering any questions concerning wine.

if you love wine, you'll love the book
Very informational and she knows what she is talking about. Pay attention, take your time and digest this book. You will be glad you did!

new book!
Reviews said this book would have been used a bit, but it was brand new! Such a comprehensive educational book. Shipping was great- only 4 business days. Thanks so much!

well after 2 attempts I still don't have it
Not too happy, but I am sure it will get resolved.I ordered it and it did not come in the envelope it was mailed in and I contacted the seller and they said they would send another one right away. I still have not received it,it has been at least 5 weeks. so......not sure what to do at this point???

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