Description
A definitive compendium of red wine, covering 50 essential varieties and styles. Each chapter covers tasting notes, food pairings and recommended wines. Includes a complete checklist for wine enthusiasts.
About the Author
Kevin Zraly is the founder and teacher of Windows on the World Wine School as well as the Sherry- Lehmann/Kevin Zraly Wine Club and master classes. His Windows on the World Complete Wine Course has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, the World Wine Guys, are wine, spirits, food and travel writers, educators and hosts. They are the authors of the successful Wines of the Southern Hemisphere.
Reviews
"This new, definitive resource for all things red wine covers 50 essential varieties and styles from around the world, plus facts about wine that everyone deserves to know... perfect for wine newbies and experts alike." - Marie Claire
"Red Wine isn't a book made to collect dust on your shelf, it's a book made to be used. ... brief and engaging narratives . . . make the book super user-friendly and a must-check before running out to the wine store." - HuffPost
"Red Wine is, simply stated, an exceptional book." - Wineormous
"With eye-catching photography and engaging anecdotes from winemakers the world over, Red Wine is . . . a great, easy-to-read resource with tasting notes, food pairings and more . . . which makes it a great gift for the novice and geek alike."-Wine Enthusiast
"This user-friendly guide is organized by grape rather than region. All the better for big Cabernet Sauvignon fans read up on global offerings and the authors' specific wine suggestions ranging from bargain options to special occasion options for each varietal. Bundle this book with a nice bottle of red wine for the oenophile in your life. It'll be a hit. Oh, and Zraly is the founder of Windows on the World Wine School; DeSimone and Jenssen are the World Wine Guys-wine, spirits, food and travel writers, educators and hosts. The combined expertise of the three wine minds behind this guide is equal to almost a century's worth of wine education and experience." - Forbes.com
"It's a great introductory book for a new wine lover - the chapters are short and punchy but thorough-and also a very solid reference text for true experts as well." - Santa Barbara Independent
"This new, definitive resource for all things red wine covers 50 essential varieties and styles from around the world, plus facts about wine that everyone deserves to know... perfect for wine newbies and experts alike." - Marie Claire
"Red Wine isn't a book made to collect dust on your shelf, it's a book made to be used. ... brief and engaging narratives . . . make the book super user-friendly and a must-check before running out to the wine store." - HuffPost
"Red Wine is, simply stated, an exceptional book." - Wineormous
"With eye-catching photography and engaging anecdotes from winemakers the world over, Red Wine is . . . a great, easy-to-read resource with tasting notes, food pairings and more . . . which makes it a great gift for the novice and geek alike."-Wine Enthusiast
"This user-friendly guide is organized by grape rather than region. All the better for big Cabernet Sauvignon fans read up on global offerings and the authors' specific wine suggestions ranging from bargain options to special occasion options for each varietal. Bundle this book with a nice bottle of red wine for the oenophile in your life. It'll be a hit. Oh, and Zraly is the founder of Windows on the World Wine School; DeSimone and Jenssen are the World Wine Guys-wine, spirits, food and travel writers, educators and hosts. The combined expertise of the three wine minds behind this guide is equal to almost a century's worth of wine education and experience." - Forbes.com
"It's a great introductory book for a new wine lover - the chapters are short and punchy but thorough-and also a very solid reference text for true experts as well." - Santa Barbara Independent
Book Information
ISBN 9781454918233
Author Kevin Zraly
Format Paperback
Imprint Sterling
Publisher Union Square & Co.