Bestselling wine author Kevin Zraly and the World Wine Guys tell the story of red wine, grape by grape, revealing the vast world of the 50 major varietals and blend styles. The helpful introduction shows how red wine grapes evolved and spread and also how red wine is made. Peppered with engaging facts and figures, each chapter of the book profiles a varietal or blend style, featuring a brief history, taste profiles, along with food pairings, recommended producers and all-inclusive bottle selections.

Raise a glass to the 35th anniversary edition of the definitive guide to understanding and appreciating wine--written by James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Kevin Zraly and with more than three million copies sold. "When it comes to beginners' wine guides, Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is one of the perennial best." -- TheWall Street Journal Kevin Zraly is America's ultimate wine educator, and his entertaining teaching style has made this must-have book a treasured favorite for more than three decades. He demystifies every aspect of wine: grape varieties, winemaking techniques, different types and styles of wine, how to read a wine label, and how to evaluate a wine in just 60 seconds. Ranging from the renowned reds of Bordeaux and California to the trailblazing whites of New York and Burgundy, this essential volume features maps of each region, lush photographs, a wealth of infographics, more than 800 of the best-value wines from around the world, over 100 labels--including some new to this edition--to help you find the right wines, and guided tastings. It also highlights the best vintages to savor and includes comprehensive notes on food pairings, frequently asked questions, and quizzes to test your knowledge. In short, Kevin Zraly Windows on the World Complete Wine Course provides all the tools you need to discover and enjoy the perfect wines for you. This revised edition includes new chapters on Prosecco, Rose, and the wines of Sicily, plus a fascinating chapter written from the author's unique 50-year perspective on how wine and food culture has changed since 1970.

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.