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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.
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.
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.
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