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Author: Kevin Zraly
Publisher: Sterling
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

24 reviews
Sales Rank: 3728

Media: Hardcover
Edition: Updated
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 8.8 x 1.3

ISBN: 1402751419
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.22
EAN: 9781402751417
ASIN: 1402751419

Publication Date: October 1, 2007
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Well worth it March 5, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

Great book that covers all of the basics + provides real-world tasting ideas. Only downside is the focus on French wines; I wish there was more on Italy and "emerging" markets like Argentina. But with that said, Kevin Zraly recommends books that focus on these (and other) regions, so for those that need more information, it is easy to know where to read next.

5 out of 5 stars

Great book! March 2, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This was the first wine book I ever purchased (2006). At the time, it was too hard to read for me. This book is really packed with great information and great pictures. However, if you are buying your first book on wine, make it Oldman's guide to outsmarting wine. Later, when you grow a bit more "geeky" about wine, you will begin to fully appreciate this book.

5 out of 5 stars

ABSOLUTELY must buy this book. February 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

We were first introduced to this book at a vacation home we stayed in. I loved it so much I rushed to the bookstore and bought one for myself.
Excellent layout that takes you through the world of wine in a simple, easy-to-understand manner. Allows you to read a section at a time, or just use the book as a reference. A thorough index makes it easy to look up any question you may have about wineries, vintages, grapes, pairings, etc.
I was really impressed with the obvious work that went into this book -- including excellent photography, reproductions of wine labels, and interviews and commentary from some of the most respected vintners in the world. Truly a labor of love here by Zraly.
If you ever wanted to have a working knowledge of wines -- even if just enough to make a decent choice off the wine list on your next dinner out -- this book will not disappoint.

5 out of 5 stars

very informative February 9, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

This book is awesome! Every question I have ever been asked and then some is in this book and I haven't even finished the second half yet. I work in a retail wine shop and I will refer to this book often. I feel like I'm learning about wine all over again.

5 out of 5 stars

great book January 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

This book was recommended to me by a wine snob. He said it was a great way to learn about different wines, and he was right.

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