Description
With its clear, engaging style Kevin Zraly's definitive book on understanding and appreciating Wine has been a favourite for more than three decades. This freshly redesigned 2017 edition demystifies every aspect of wine; from grape varieties and their flavours, types of wines and how they're produced, to the latest developments in the winemaking industry, how to read a wine label and the physiology of smell and taste. This book features lush new photos, enlightening infographics and the latest vintages to savour and it gives beginners and experts alike all the tools they'll need to enjoy the world of wine.
Freshly redesigned 2017 edition. Features lush new photos, enlightening infographics and the latest vintages to savour. Gives beginners and experts alike all the tools they need to enjoy the world of wine.
About the Author
Kevin Zraly is the founder and teacher of the Windows on the World Wine School which ran for over 40 years, graduating 25,000 happy students. He still teaches wine classes both live and virtual. Zraly is the youngest person to be honored with a James Beard Lifetime Award; his other honors include the Lifetime Achievement Award from the European Wine Council and the James Beard Award for Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year. He has been featured in The New York Times, People, The Wall Street Journal and Newsweek, and many other publications. He is also the editor of the highly acclaimed The Ultimate Wine Companion.
Reviews
Praise for Kevin Zraly and the Windows on the World Complete Wine Course:
"Kevin Zraly is the finest wine educator I have known." -Robert Parker Jr.
"One of the best start-from-scratch wine books ever written." -The New York Times
"The great Zraly wit and his legendary front-of-the-classroom presence are integral parts of this fresh approach."-Wine Spectator
"A visually exciting, intelligently structured reference." -Bon Appetit
"Brims with enthusiasm ... breezy, down-to-earth." -Chicago Tribune
"The liveliest short course on wine ever wrapped between two covers." -Boston Globe
"As entertaining as it is informative." -New York Daily News
"Kevin Zraly has built a reputation as the best wine educator, period, and this book is a distillation of his expertise. The fact that it's sold over 3 million copies over 35 years tells you a little something about its effectiveness."-Food & Wine
Praise for Kevin Zraly and the Windows on the World Complete Wine Course:
"Kevin Zraly is the finest wine educator I have known." -Robert Parker Jr.
"One of the best start-from-scratch wine books ever written." -The New York Times
"The great Zraly wit and his legendary front-of-the-classroom presence are integral parts of this fresh approach." -Wine Spectator
"A visually exciting, intelligently structured reference." -Bon Appetit
"Brims with enthusiasm ... breezy, down-to-earth." -Chicago Tribune
"The liveliest short course on wine ever wrapped between two covers." -Boston Globe
"As entertaining as it is informative." -New York Daily News
Book Information
ISBN 9781454921066
Author Kevin Zraly
Format Hardback
Page Count 384
Imprint Sterling
Publisher Union Square & Co.
Freshly redesigned 2017 edition. Features lush new photos, enlightening infographics and the latest vintages to savour. Gives beginners and experts alike all the tools they need to enjoy the world of wine.
About the Author
Kevin Zraly is the founder and teacher of the Windows on the World Wine School which ran for over 40 years, graduating 25,000 happy students. He still teaches wine classes both live and virtual. Zraly is the youngest person to be honored with a James Beard Lifetime Award; his other honors include the Lifetime Achievement Award from the European Wine Council and the James Beard Award for Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year. He has been featured in The New York Times, People, The Wall Street Journal and Newsweek, and many other publications. He is also the editor of the highly acclaimed The Ultimate Wine Companion.
Reviews
Praise for Kevin Zraly and the Windows on the World Complete Wine Course:
"Kevin Zraly is the finest wine educator I have known." -Robert Parker Jr.
"One of the best start-from-scratch wine books ever written." -The New York Times
"The great Zraly wit and his legendary front-of-the-classroom presence are integral parts of this fresh approach."-Wine Spectator
"A visually exciting, intelligently structured reference." -Bon Appetit
"Brims with enthusiasm ... breezy, down-to-earth." -Chicago Tribune
"The liveliest short course on wine ever wrapped between two covers." -Boston Globe
"As entertaining as it is informative." -New York Daily News
"Kevin Zraly has built a reputation as the best wine educator, period, and this book is a distillation of his expertise. The fact that it's sold over 3 million copies over 35 years tells you a little something about its effectiveness."-Food & Wine
Praise for Kevin Zraly and the Windows on the World Complete Wine Course:
"Kevin Zraly is the finest wine educator I have known." -Robert Parker Jr.
"One of the best start-from-scratch wine books ever written." -The New York Times
"The great Zraly wit and his legendary front-of-the-classroom presence are integral parts of this fresh approach." -Wine Spectator
"A visually exciting, intelligently structured reference." -Bon Appetit
"Brims with enthusiasm ... breezy, down-to-earth." -Chicago Tribune
"The liveliest short course on wine ever wrapped between two covers." -Boston Globe
"As entertaining as it is informative." -New York Daily News
Book Information
ISBN 9781454921066
Author Kevin Zraly
Format Hardback
Page Count 384
Imprint Sterling
Publisher Union Square & Co.
